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Funeral Wake Catering in Holybourne
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the wake makes the food part of your wake in Holybourne.
- Life celebrations
- Family meals after a funeral
- Remembrance gatherings
Planning an event in Holybourne?
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
If the venue has its own caterer, ask whether outside caterers are allowed. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why Holybourne hosts choose us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
Read our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Funeral wake catering near Holybourne
We know families have a lot to arrange: one call, one quote and quiet, reliable service. For church and village hall wakes and wakes at home, we will put together a menu of halloumi skewers, new potatoes and salads and more.
In a small place like Holybourne, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Timings are planned around your wake, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
Planning the cooking spot
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- One contact on the day
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Holybourne
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Salads
Working with your venue
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
How the day works
On the day, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. It then roasts slowly for several hours, timed so it’s ready when you want to eat. Summer evenings in Holybourne stay light until about 9:20pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- Get in touch when the date is set.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We cook on site.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We tidy up and go.
How to prepare
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Getting a price
Every wake is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your wake: fill in our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and alternatives
Not everyone eats pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
We set up quietly and start the roast early, out of the way of arriving guests.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
Wakes in Holybourne: venues and practical details
Holybourne is about 2 miles north-east of Alton, in Hampshire. We bring a hog roast for the wake to wakes anywhere in Holybourne, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. Holybourne is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Holybourne to Guildford (about 17 miles away).
For family travelling by train, Alton station, about 1.2 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
We cover wakes in every part of GU34 and the streets around it. That could mean a wake in a garden on London Road, Carpenters Close and Inhams Road, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. If your venue is just outside Holybourne, we also cover Neatham (1 mile south-east), Alton (2 miles south-west), Upper Froyle (2 miles north-east), Wyck (2 miles south-east) and East Worldham (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (10 miles north-west), Farnborough (12 miles north-east), Fleet (9 miles north-east), Aldershot (10 miles north-east), Petersfield (11 miles south) and Yateley (13 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Alton Community Hospital (2.4 miles south-west) and Allen Gallery (1.5 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Holybourne Hill.
- Schools near Holybourne include Treloar School (under half a mile west) and Eggar's School (0.5 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find White Hart pub (within half a mile south-west)
Holybourne: your questions answered
How far is Holybourne from London?
About 44 miles from central London, and well within our area.
We’re gathering after a service at Holy Rood Church: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
What comes with the hog roast?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
How long does the roast need?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
We will always try. Send the date and venue for a quick answer.
What if the service runs late?
That’s fine: a cooked roast can be held for a while.
Do you bring plates?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
What affects the price in Holybourne
Here’s what affects the price:
- Crockery choices
- Menu choices and extras
- Numbers
- Site access
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Details that help
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- An estimate of numbers
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Who books funeral wake catering in Holybourne?
It feeds everyone at once, so people can eat and share memories.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Holybourne, such as:
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Anniversary memorials
For a service at a church like Holy Rood Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
What to look for in a quote
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- What the price includes, item by item
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- How many staff will carve and serve
What comes off the roaster
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and it’s carved fresh as people come up.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards