Hampshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Itchen Abbas
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the wake makes the food part of your wake in Itchen Abbas.
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Life celebrations
- Ashes ceremonies
Funeral wake catering for Itchen Abbas
Funeral wake catering near Itchen Abbas
A wake might be at home, a village or church hall, a club or a pub. Wherever it is, the roaster cooks outdoors under cover, and we serve indoors where the venue allows. Typical bookings include memorial events and family meals after a funeral, with apple sauce, salads and new potatoes.
In rural Itchen Abbas, home or the hall is usual. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
Events we cater in Itchen Abbas
It is simple, warm, familiar food, which is what people want after a service.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Itchen Abbas. Here are some of the most popular:
- Memorial events
- Gatherings at the family home
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Family get-togethers after a service
If relatives are coming by rail, Winchester station, about 4.2 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before booking
- Travel and any London charges
- Allergen information for every dish
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- What the price includes, item by item
Towns and villages near Itchen Abbas
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Where the roaster can go in Itchen Abbas
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- Space away from the building and any trees
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
From the roaster
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
Working with your venue
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
How it works
Here’s how the day normally runs: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and our chef carves it when you’re ready. Most wakes in Itchen Abbas are held in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, but by late December it’s dark at about 4:00pm.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We confirm the space.
- We cook on site.
- We serve quietly.
- We leave the venue tidy.
How to prepare
- Name a contact for the day
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
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What a hog roast costs
Your quote depends on:
- Access to the cooking area
- Whether you want china
- How long the roast and service take
- The journey to the venue
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
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- Allergies we should know about
- What the outdoor space is like
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Rough numbers
Every wake is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your wake: fill in our quote form.
What we serve, dish by dish
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and it’s carved fresh as people come up.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we will plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
A hog roast compared with other options
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea, which is fine with us. A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What you get with us
- Served at the time you choose
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Our staff serve and clear
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
Read how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Wake catering near Itchen Abbas
Itchen Abbas is about 4 miles north-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. Itchen Abbas and the surrounding area are covered for wakes. We bring hog roasts to all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. Our bookings stretch from Itchen Abbas to Southampton (about 14 miles away).
For a service at a church like Church of St John the Baptist, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Wakes anywhere in SO21 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. Local streets include Little Hayes Lane, Northington Road and Station Hill; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Close by, we cover wakes in Martyr Worthy (1 mile west), Itchen Stoke (1 mile east), Ovington (2 miles south-east), Easton (2 miles west) and Temple Valley (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (13 miles north-east), Winchester (4 miles south-west), Eastleigh (10 miles south-west), Andover (13 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (10 miles south-west) and Alton (12 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include St John's Rooms And Chapel (3.9 miles south-west) and Wolvesey Castle (4.1 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Winnall Moors and Twyford Down.
- Nearby, you will find The Plough pub (less than half a mile south-west)
Common questions in Itchen Abbas
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St John the Baptist: 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 typically elsewhere. Send us the address.
Which station is closest to Itchen Abbas?
Winchester station, about 4.2 miles south-west of the centre.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
Can you cater in Itchen Abbas?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Itchen Abbas and the rest of Hampshire included. Send us the address for a quote.
What if the service runs late?
Name someone we can call and we will serve when everyone is there.
Can you roast in the rain?
Rain does not stop the cooking. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Do you provide china?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Where does the hog roast go?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a picture if you’re unsure.
Allergies and dietary needs
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
If the service runs late, we wait; just let us know.
Let us know if there is something the person especially liked.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away