Hampshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Isington
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the wake makes the food part of your wake in Isington.
- Anniversary memorials
- Wakes at home
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
Planning an event in Isington?
Funeral wake catering in Isington, slow-roasted on site
Services can run over, and that’s fine: a cooked roast can be held for a while. Name someone we can call on the day. We serve salads, rotisserie chicken and halloumi skewers, and we are often booked for scattering-of-ashes gatherings and anniversary memorials.
Near Isington, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
Wakes in Isington: venues and practical details
Isington is about 4 miles north-east of Alton, in Hampshire. Planning a hog roast for the wake in Isington? We cover the whole area. Isington is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Isington to Guildford (14 miles away).
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Bentley (Hampshire) station, about 0.8 miles east. Isington is within about 8 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We cover wakes in every part of GU34 and the streets around it. For wakes just outside Isington, we cover Binsted (1 mile south), Blacknest (1 mile east), Bentley (1 mile north-east), Bucks Horn Oak (2 miles east) and Frithend (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (11 miles north-west), Farnborough (10 miles north-east), Fleet (7 miles north), Aldershot (7 miles north-east), Alton (4 miles south-west) and Petersfield (12 miles south).
A little further out are Chase Community Hospital (5 miles south) and Barley Pound (2.8 miles north-east). Open spaces near Isington include Farnham Heath and Holybourne Hill.
- Local pubs include The Star Inn (1 mile north-east)
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Not everyone eats pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Keep the alternatives labelled
Food is served as everyone gathers, calmly and without fuss.
Let us know if there is something the person especially liked.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Rather than relatives cooking, a catered hog roast lets everyone be together. The main driver is numbers: the price per head usually falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why us?
- Our staff serve and clear
- All the equipment comes with us
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- An itemised quote
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day generally runs: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the roast cooks gently through the day, and our chef carves it when you are ready. Most wakes in Isington are held in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, but by late December it’s dark at about 4:00pm.
- Share the date, place and rough numbers.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
Ask for a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
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What affects the price in Isington
We do not use a fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Crockery choices
- Travel to Isington
- The number of people
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
What to tell us
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Dietary requirements
- The venue or postcode
- An estimate of numbers
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or GU34 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
Places near Isington
Also in Isington
Why choose funeral wake catering in Isington?
One roast feeds everyone together, so people can sit and talk.
Here’s what people in Isington most often book a hog roast for:
- Anniversary memorials
- Memorial events
- Pub and club wakes
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
After a service at Church of the Holy Cross, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Before you book anyone
- What the price includes, item by item
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Whether plates or china are included
Where the roaster can go in Isington
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- A level outdoor area
- One contact on the day
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
About the food
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken can be served in a roll or on a plate alongside the pork.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Organising for someone else?
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
If you are a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
Common questions in Isington
Which station is closest to Isington?
The closest is Bentley (Hampshire) station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of the Holy Cross: 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. Tell us where you will gather.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
Is it a sit-down meal?
Plates come as standard, and china is available on request.
Do you need power or water?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
What do you need from us on the day?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Can you do gluten-free?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
Can you do something else?
Chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We do not offer halal meat.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards