Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Hunton, Hampshire
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the wake turns the food into a centrepiece of your wake in Hunton.
- Life celebrations
- Home wakes
- Remembrance gatherings
Book a hog roast in Hunton
Funeral wake catering in Hunton, carved to order
For a celebration of life, a hog roast can reflect the person being remembered. Let us know if there’s anything special and we will try to help. On the menu are rotisserie chicken, apple sauce and new potatoes, and we are regularly asked to cater remembrance days and church and village hall wakes.
Near Hunton, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours, then carved fresh for your guests.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- Clearance from walls and branches
- A short route for the equipment
- Space inside for guests
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Hunton
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Looking after everyone
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Questions from Hunton
How far is Hunton from London?
Roughly 58 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Hunton too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
Chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We don’t offer halal meat.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Do you cover Hunton?
We do. Send us the address and we will confirm availability.
What happens after service?
We pack everything away after service, so you are not left with the mess.
Where does the hog roast go?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A picture helps.
Events we cater in Hunton
We serve calmly and clear away discreetly.
Here’s what people in Hunton most often book a hog roast for:
- Wakes at home
- Pub and club wakes
- Celebrations of life
- Family meals after a funeral
Relatives arriving by train should know that Micheldever station is about 2.9 miles away.
What your quote should include
- How many staff will carve and serve
- The full menu and the sides
- Whether VAT is included
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
About the food
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
More for events in Hunton
Planners, venues and businesses
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll tell you what we can send.
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Why choose a hog roast in Hunton?
Compared with sandwich platters, a hog roast is a warm meal, especially in colder months. The main driver is numbers: the price per head generally falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
What you get with us
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Planned to your running order
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
Read our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
Wake catering near Hunton
Hunton is about 7 miles north of Winchester, in Hampshire. We are happy to travel to Hunton for wakes and the places nearby. Hunton is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Hunton to Southampton (17 miles away).
After a service at Church of St James, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO21. For wakes just outside Hunton, we cover Stoke Charity (1 mile south-east), Egypt (1 mile west), Sutton Scotney (1 mile west), South Wonston (3 miles south) and Barton Stacey (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (12 miles north-east), Winchester (7 miles south), Eastleigh (13 miles south), Andover (8 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (12 miles south) and Alton (15 miles east).
- Nearby, you will find The Wonston Arms (0.6 miles south-west)
What a hog roast costs
The biggest factors are:
- Crockery choices
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Distance from us
- Site access
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
What we need to know
To check the date and the space, we’ll need:
- The address or postcode
- Any venue rules
- An estimate of numbers
- Which meats and sides you’d like
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
How it works
The secret is time: the meat cooks gently until it’s tender while the skin turns into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. In late September, sunset in Hunton is about 7:10pm; in December, about 4:00pm, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- Share the date, place and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- We set up and roast while you are at the service.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
Before we arrive
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or SO21 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away