Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Hurstbourne Priors, Hampshire
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Hurstbourne Priors and across Hampshire.
- One-year memorials
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Church and village hall wakes
Funeral wake catering in Hurstbourne Priors
Step by step
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can enjoy your wake in Hurstbourne Priors. In winter, it is dark in Hurstbourne Priors by about 4:00pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- We set up and roast while you are at the service.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Getting a price
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Funeral wake catering in Hurstbourne Priors, slow-roasted on site
A wake in Hurstbourne Priors is a chance to gather, talk and share a warm meal. Roast pork in a roll or on a plate is comforting and familiar, and it takes the cooking off the family. For church and village hall wakes and memorial gatherings, we can cook new potatoes, salads and apple sauce and more.
Near Hurstbourne Priors, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Access to the cooking area
- Crockery choices
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- How long the roast and service take
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.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Rough numbers
- Where the event is
- Your menu choices
- Your date and serving time
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
Wake catering near Hurstbourne Priors
Hurstbourne Priors is about 5 miles east of Andover, in Hampshire. Hurstbourne Priors and the surrounding area are covered for wakes. Hurstbourne Priors is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 20 miles away.
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, about 2.3 miles north-east.
We bring hog roasts to wakes all over RG28. If your venue is just outside Hurstbourne Priors, we also cover Firgo (2 miles south-east), Whitchurch (2 miles north-east), Wells-in-the-Field (3 miles north-east), St Mary Bourne (3 miles north) and Freefolk (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (12 miles east), Winchester (11 miles south), Andover (5 miles west), Tadley (14 miles north-east), Hyde (10 miles south) and Popley (14 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Andover War Memorial Hospital (5.2 miles west) and Finkley Down Farm Museum (3.4 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Anton Lakes.
- Pubs nearby include The Cricketers Inn (1 mile south)
What comes off the roaster
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we’ll bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, perfect for eating on the move. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Occasions we serve in Hurstbourne Priors
It copes with timings that shift.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Hurstbourne Priors:
- Remembrance gatherings
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
For a service at a church like Church of St Andrew, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Questions to ask before booking
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- How dietary needs are handled
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- VAT, if it applies
Hurstbourne Priors questions
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Andrew: 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 usually elsewhere. Send us the address.
What’s the nearest station to Hurstbourne Priors?
Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, about 2.3 miles north-east of the centre.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Can we just hire the roaster?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. We’ll explain the details with your quote.
What space does the roaster need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
What if things run late?
We work back from when you want to eat, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
Will there be enough to go round?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will talk it through when we quote.
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
What the cooking area needs
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- Space inside for guests
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- A contact for the day who is not immediate family
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Looking after everyone
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
We arrive in good time and roast quietly, out of the way of arriving guests.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a venue’s set menu, a hog roast at home or a hall can be simpler and better value. Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups typically cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why book our hog roast in Hurstbourne Priors
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Planned to your running order
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- No surprises: everything in writing
See our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Also near Hurstbourne Priors
Other occasions in Hurstbourne Priors
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away