Hampshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Hill Brow
We bring a hog roast for the wake across Hill Brow and Hampshire, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Wakes in village halls
- Memorial events
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
A hog roast near Hill Brow
Funeral wake catering in Hill Brow, carved to order
While you are at the service, the roast cooks quietly, so food is ready when people arrive. We serve without fuss and clear up quietly. On the menu are roast pork in rolls or on plates, salads and halloumi skewers, and typical bookings are for gatherings after a cremation and memorial gatherings.
In a small place like Hill Brow, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Planning the wake in Hill Brow
Alternatives are available.
In Hill Brow and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Life celebrations
- Church and village hall wakes
- Home wakes
Families holding a service at Rake Mission Church frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Questions to ask before you book
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Whether travel is included
- A clear list of what’s included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
Also near Hill Brow
More for events in Hill Brow
A hog roast or other catering?
If the hall or pub provides food, check whether we can cater there. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Why Hill Brow hosts choose us
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Timed around your day
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
See our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
What affects the price in Hill Brow
There is no fixed price list, because every wake is different. The main factors are:
- Numbers
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Distance from us
- Plates or china
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Roughly how many people
- The venue or postcode
- Your menu choices
- Allergies we should know about
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Hill Brow
What’s the nearest station to Hill Brow?
Liss station, about 1.1 miles north-west of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Hill Brow?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you do something else?
Chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Halal isn’t available.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
Is a week’s notice enough?
Typically. Get in touch when the date is set and we’ll answer straight away.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
What do people get?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Hours rather than minutes. You will know our arrival time in advance.
Space, access and the venue
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- Permission from the hall or venue
- Clearance from walls and branches
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
A closer look at the menu
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, roasted until golden.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so nobody misses out.
Allergies and dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Let us know if there is something the person especially liked.
For event organisers in Hill Brow
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
The process
A hog roast is always cooked outside, under a gazebo on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We agree exactly where before the day. For a summer wake in Hill Brow, there’s light until about 9:20pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- Contact us when the date is set.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- We serve quietly.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Ask for a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or GU33 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Arranging a wake in Hill Brow
Hill Brow is about 3 miles north-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. We are happy to travel to Hill Brow for wakes. We cater all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. We cater events right across the region, from Hill Brow to Guildford (about 20 miles away).
Relatives arriving by train should know that Liss station, about 1.1 miles north-west, is the nearest station. Relatives driving in can use the B2070 to reach Hill Brow. The South Downs National Park is within about 4 miles of Hill Brow, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
This part of Hampshire takes in GU33, and we can cater your wake anywhere in it. From London Road, Plantation Road and Malvern Road or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. With the B2070 close by, Hill Brow is easy for us to reach. Close by, we cover wakes in Durford Wood (1 mile west), Liss (1 mile north-west), West Liss (1 mile north-west), Rake (1 mile north-east) and The Mint (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Havant (13 miles south), Horndean (10 miles south-west), Alton (9 miles north-west), Waterlooville (12 miles south-west), Petersfield (3 miles south-west) and Purbrook (13 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Bear Museum (3.4 miles south-west) and Petersfield Community Hospital (3.5 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Liss Riverside Railway Walk South and Wheatham Hill.
- Local pubs include Whistle Stop pub (1 mile north-west)
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards