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Hog Roast for a Wake in High Cross, Hampshire
We bring a hog roast for the wake to High Cross and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Home wakes
- Remembrance gatherings
- Pub and club wakes
Slow-roasted pork in High Cross
About our funeral wake catering in High Cross
If the service runs late, we wait: a cooked roast can be held for a while. Give us a contact for the day. Popular choices include new potatoes, salads and halloumi skewers, and we’re often booked for life celebrations and gatherings after scattering ashes.
In rural High Cross, home or the hall is usual, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish.
How it works
The roaster cooks outdoors, on a level, open spot under cover, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We agree exactly where before the day. Most wakes in High Cross are held in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, though in December it is dark by about 4:00pm.
- Get in touch when the date is set.
- We confirm the space.
- We cook on site.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We tidy up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
Ask for a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
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What the cooking area needs
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- A friend or relative we can call
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
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Organising for someone else?
If you’re booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
FAQs for High Cross
Which station is closest to High Cross?
The closest is Petersfield station, roughly 2.6 miles away.
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Peter?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Do you serve rolls or plates?
We serve on plates, with china as an option.
Is mains power needed?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
Is there a non-pork option?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat is not something we offer.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is usually fine if the venue is happy.
How long does the roast need?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. You will know our arrival time in advance.
How do we prepare?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Wake catering near High Cross
High Cross is about 3 miles north-west of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Our roaster is a regular sight at wakes around High Cross. We cater all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. We cater events right across the region, from High Cross to Southampton (20 miles away).
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Peter, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. High Cross is within about 3 miles of the South Downs National Park, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Anywhere in GU32, we can bring the roaster to you. Whether your wake is on High Cross Lane, Dellfield and Deans Dell or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. If your venue is just outside High Cross, we also cover Froxfield Green (1 mile south-west), Oakshott (2 miles north-east), Langrish (2 miles south), Stroud (2 miles south) and Steep (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (15 miles west), Havant (12 miles south), Horndean (9 miles south), Alton (8 miles north), Waterlooville (11 miles south) and Petersfield (3 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Petersfield Community Hospital (2.7 miles south-east) and Bear Museum (3.1 miles south-east). Open spaces near High Cross include Wheatham Hill and Liss Riverside Railway Walk South.
What we serve, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so nobody misses out.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Check with family about dietary needs
One contact for the day helps, so the family can focus on guests.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
Planning the wake in High Cross
Nobody in the family has to cook or serve.
We are regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around High Cross, including:
- Anniversary memorials
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Wakes at home
- Remembrance gatherings
For family travelling by train, Petersfield station is about 2.6 miles away.
Questions to ask before you book
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Whether plates or china are included
- Staffing on the day
Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors are:
- Plates or china
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Numbers
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Where the event is
- Allergies we should know about
- Any venue rules
- Your menu choices
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with sandwich platters, hot food feels more caring. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
What you get with us
- All the equipment comes with us
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- An itemised quote
- Timed around your day
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away