Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Hook, Hampshire
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Hook and the surrounding area.
- Remembrance gatherings
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Life celebrations
A hog roast near Hook
Hook: halls, homes and travel
Hook is about 5 miles west of Fleet, in Hampshire. Thinking about a hog roast for the wake in Hook? We cover the whole area. Hook is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Hook to Reading (11 miles away).
Families holding a service at St John the Evangelist frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready. For family travelling by train, there’s a station right in Hook: Hook station.
Anywhere in RG27, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include London Road, Station Road and Rookswood Close, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Hook is on the B3349, which makes the journey straightforward. Other places close to Hook we cover include Hook Common (1 mile south-west), Murrell Green (1 mile east), Warnborough Green (1 mile south), Newnham (1 mile west) and Nately Scures (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (6 miles west), Farnborough (8 miles east), Fleet (5 miles east), Aldershot (9 miles east), Alton (9 miles south) and Yateley (7 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Odiham Castle (1.6 miles south) and West Green House Agricultural Museum (1.6 miles north-east). Open spaces near Hook include Tundry Hill and Dogmersfield Lake.
- Nearby schools include Robert May's School (2.2 miles south)
Funeral wake catering in Hook, slow-roasted on site
After a funeral in Hook, people need somewhere to gather and something warm to eat. Roast pork in a roll or on a plate is comforting and familiar, and it takes the cooking off the family. For life celebrations and memorial gatherings, we can cook new potatoes, halloumi skewers and rotisserie chicken for your guests.
In Hook, the hall or the family home is a natural choice. Tell us about outdoor space for the roaster. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
Nearby places to Hook
What else we do in Hook
Questions from Hook
How far is Hook from London?
About 40 miles from central London, and well within our area.
We are gathering after a service at St John the Evangelist: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is generally elsewhere. Send us the address.
How much will it be?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
How much room do you need?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. A picture helps.
Is mains power needed?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Can you cater at home?
Wherever the family gathers, if the roaster can cook outside.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
A closer look at the menu
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so everyone has something hot.
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with family members cooking, a catered hog roast lets everyone be together. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Why book our hog roast in Hook
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Served at the time you choose
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
Read our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Working with your venue
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Occasions we serve in Hook
Quiet, respectful service.
However big or small the event in Hook, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings frequently include:
- Remembrance days
- Church and village hall wakes
- Ashes ceremonies
- Gatherings at the family home
Relatives driving in can use the B3349 to reach Hook.
Comparing caterers
- VAT, if it applies
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Whether travel is included
Looking after everyone
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
If the service runs late, we wait; just let us know.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
What a hog roast costs
There is no fixed price list, because every wake is different. The main factors are:
- Crockery choices
- The journey to the venue
- Site access
- Time on site
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
What to tell us
When you enquire, please mention:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Roughly how many people
- The date and time of the event
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
What the cooking area needs
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- A short route for the equipment
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Hook
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
Step by step
Service is quick once we start carving: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, and sides go out at the same time. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. For a summer wake in Hook, there’s light until about 9:25pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- We serve quietly.
- We tidy up and go.
Before we arrive
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Get a quote
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
Related guides
- 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
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away