Hampshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Ibworth
We bring a hog roast for the wake to Ibworth and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Gatherings at the family home
- Anniversary memorials
Slow-roasted pork in Ibworth
Funeral wake catering in Ibworth, slow-roasted on site
Wake catering across Ibworth and Hampshire, wherever the family gathers, with the roast cooked on site. We’re often asked to cater wakes at a local club and family meals after a funeral, with roast pork in rolls or on plates, halloumi skewers and new potatoes.
In a small place like Ibworth, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. The hog is roasted on site at your wake, slowly, over several hours, and carved only when you’re ready to eat.
Working with your venue
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll tell you what we can send.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Who books funeral wake catering in Ibworth?
It copes with timings that shift.
Here’s what people in Ibworth most often book a hog roast for:
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Gatherings at the family home
- Pub and club wakes
- Remembrance days
Relatives arriving by train should know that Overton station is about 3.5 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Whether VAT is included
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Plates, china and cutlery
What the cooking area needs
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- One contact on the day
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- Approval from the landlord or committee
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Ibworth
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Salads
Towns and villages near Ibworth
What else we do in Ibworth
What comes off the roaster
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved thick or thin, as people like it, straight from the roaster.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, turned until the skin is golden.
Step by step
Expect a calm, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we have agreed, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. Autumn and winter afternoons in Ibworth get dark early: about 7:10pm in late September and 4:00pm in December, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- We set up and roast while you are at the service.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
How to prepare
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
How to get a price
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Ibworth: halls, homes and travel
Ibworth is about 4 miles west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Our roaster is a regular sight at wakes around Ibworth. Ibworth is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Ibworth to Reading (about 15 miles away).
We cover wakes in every part of RG26 and RG23 and the streets around it. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Newfound (2 miles south-east), Oakley (2 miles south), Worting (3 miles south-east), Buckskin (3 miles south-east) and Winklebury (3 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (4 miles east), Fleet (15 miles east), Andover (14 miles west), Alton (13 miles south-east), Tadley (5 miles north) and Hook (10 miles east).
A little further out are Park Prewett Hospital (3.1 miles east).
A hog roast or other catering?
Rather than relatives cooking, a catered hog roast lets everyone be together. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What you get with us
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Our staff serve and clear
Take a look at how we price or what a hog roast costs.
Prices and what affects them
We don’t use a fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Access to the cooking area
- Plates or china
- The journey to the venue
- How long the roast and service take
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
What to tell us
When you enquire, please mention:
- Any venue rules
- Roughly how many people
- What the outdoor space is like
- Any dietary needs or allergies
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
Food is served as everyone gathers, calmly and without fuss.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Common questions in Ibworth
What’s the nearest station to Ibworth?
The closest is Overton station, roughly 3.5 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Ibworth?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
How much does a hog roast cost?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
What should we provide?
Very little: the space and a contact.
Will there be enough to go round?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
When do you start roasting?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You will get allergen details for everything.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards