Hampshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Heckfield
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Heckfield and the surrounding area.
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Memorial gatherings
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
Funeral wake catering in Heckfield
Funeral wake catering near Heckfield
Some families choose a hog roast because it was a favourite. Let us know if there is anything special and we’ll try to help. We are often asked to cater gatherings at the family home and memorial events, serving rotisserie chicken, apple sauce and halloumi skewers.
In a small place like Heckfield, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
Events we cater in Heckfield
It feeds everyone at once, so people can eat and share memories.
We are regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Heckfield, including:
- Wakes in village halls
- Gatherings at the family home
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Family get-togethers after a service
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Mortimer station, about 3.9 miles north-west.
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Diets, allergies and alternatives
Rolls and stuffing usually contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
Food is served as everyone gathers, calmly and without fuss.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
Arranging a wake in Heckfield
Heckfield is about 6 miles west of Yateley, in Hampshire. Heckfield and the surrounding area are covered for wakes. Heckfield is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Heckfield to Reading (7 miles away).
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Michael, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Here we cover the RG27 postcode area, and we can cater your wake anywhere in it. Local streets include Church Lane and Chamberlains Meadow; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. For wakes just outside Heckfield, we cover Heckfield Heath (1 mile north), Hound Green (1 mile south), Bramshill (1 mile east), Hazeley (1 mile south-east) and Riseley (1 mile north). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (8 miles south-west), Farnborough (9 miles east), Fleet (7 miles south-east), Aldershot (11 miles south-east), Alton (13 miles south) and Yateley (6 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Beaumys Castle (2.6 miles north) and West Green House Agricultural Museum (3 miles south-east). Open spaces near Heckfield include The Marshes Local Nature Reserve.
- Pubs nearby include New Inn (under half a mile south)
Step by step
The roaster cooks outdoors, on a level, open spot under cover, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We will agree the spot with you beforehand. Wakes in Heckfield are usually in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, but by late December it is dark at about 3:55pm.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We pack up quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Getting a price
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
A hog roast compared with other options
Rather than relatives cooking, a catered hog roast lets everyone be together. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What you get with us
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Fresh carving at the serving station
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
What the cooking area needs
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- Space inside for guests
- A safe distance from the hall
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
From the roaster
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
What we serve, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables, in a roll or on a plate.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we’ll plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Heckfield
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Michael: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Which station is closest to Heckfield?
Mortimer station, about 3.9 miles north-west of the centre.
Do you serve the food?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Can you cater in Heckfield?
Yes, Heckfield is in our area. Send us the address and we’ll check the date.
Where does the hog roast go?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will confirm the space with your quote.
Can you cater at home?
At home, a hall, a club or a venue, given an outdoor cooking area.
What if things run late?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
What a hog roast costs
Things that change the price:
- Crockery choices
- Time on site
- Travel to Heckfield
- How easy it is to reach the spot
The main driver is numbers: bigger groups generally cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What to tell us
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Where the event is
- Your date and serving time
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Which meats and sides you’d like
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we will tell you what we can send.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Also near Heckfield
What else we do in Heckfield
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards