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Hog Roast for a Wake in Hinton Ampner, Hampshire
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast for the wake in Hinton Ampner.
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Remembrance days
- Wakes in village halls
Funeral wake catering for Hinton Ampner
Working with your venue
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Funeral wake catering near Hinton Ampner
For a celebration of life, a hog roast can reflect the person being remembered. Let us know if there is anything special and we’ll try to help. Popular choices include roast pork in rolls or on plates, new potatoes and apple sauce, and typical bookings are for memorial gatherings and remembrance days.
For a wake near Hinton Ampner, a farmhouse or village hall often works well, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
Name a friend or relative as our contact, so the immediate family is not disturbed.
Add chicken as an alternative.
What affects the price in Hinton Ampner
Your quote depends on:
- Plates or china
- Site access
- Time on site
- Travel to Hinton Ampner
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
What to tell us
To get the best quote, send us:
- The date and time of the event
- What the outdoor space is like
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Any dietary needs or allergies
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
What the cooking area needs
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- A hall or room for eating
- A friend or relative we can call
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
FAQs for Hinton Ampner
Do you come out to small places like Hinton Ampner?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Is Hinton Ampner close to London?
About 55 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We don’t offer halal meat.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
What space does the roaster need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a picture if you’re unsure.
What do people get?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Will there be enough to go round?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so tell us your best estimate. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
Can you work around our timings?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Hinton Ampner: halls, homes and travel
Hinton Ampner is about 7 miles east of Winchester, in Hampshire. We cover wakes in Hinton Ampner, along with the towns and villages around it. Hinton Ampner is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Hinton Ampner to Southampton (14 miles away).
Wherever your wake is in SO24, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Petersfield Road and Hinton Hill or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Cheriton (1 mile west), Bramdean (1 mile east), Beauworth (2 miles south-west), Bishop's Sutton (3 miles north) and New Alresford (3 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (15 miles north), Winchester (7 miles west), Havant (15 miles south-east), Eastleigh (10 miles south-west), Fareham (14 miles south) and Horndean (11 miles south-east).
Green spaces nearby include Shutts Copse and Beacon Hill.
How it works
The roaster is gas-fired, so cooking doesn’t depend on mains power. In late September, sunset in Hinton Ampner is about 7:10pm; in December, about 4:00pm, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
Get a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Towns and villages near Hinton Ampner
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Why choose funeral wake catering in Hinton Ampner?
One roast feeds everyone together, so people can sit and talk.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Hinton Ampner:
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Home wakes
- Memorial gatherings
Families holding a service at Church of All Saints frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Comparing caterers
- Who carves and who serves
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether VAT is included
What we serve, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there is a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so nobody misses out.
A hog roast compared with other options
Some families mix a hog roast with cakes brought by friends. For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why book with us
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Served at the time you choose
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards