Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Kimpton, Hampshire
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Funeral wake catering in Kimpton.
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Wakes in village halls
- Pub and club wakes
Funeral wake catering in Kimpton
Step by step
People love watching the carving: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. Late-December sunset in Kimpton is about 4:00pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
How to prepare
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Getting a price
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Kimpton, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, use our quote form.
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How our funeral wake catering works in Kimpton
Wakes in Kimpton happen at homes, halls, clubs and pubs. We need an outdoor spot to cook, and we serve indoors where the venue allows. Whether it is ashes ceremonies and church and village hall wakes, we will put together a menu of apple sauce, new potatoes and salads for your guests.
In a small place like Kimpton, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
Where the roaster can go in Kimpton
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
Diets, allergies and alternatives
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Request gluten-free rolls
Name a friend or relative as our contact, so the immediate family is not disturbed.
China crockery is available on request.
Questions from Kimpton
Is Kimpton too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Kimpton from London?
About 68 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
What if it rains?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
How quickly can you cater a wake?
Usually. Contact us as soon as you have a date and we’ll tell you quickly.
Do you need power or water?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
What should we provide?
Just the venue, rough numbers and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
Can you do gluten-free?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Kimpton: halls, homes and travel
Kimpton is about 5 miles west of Andover, in Hampshire. A hog roast suits wakes around Kimpton, whatever the venue. We bring hog roasts to 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Kimpton to Southampton (23 miles away).
Families holding a service at Church of St Peter and St Paul often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Anywhere in SP11, we can roast on site for your guests. From Cow Lane, Deacon Road and Down Road or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Great Shoddesden (1 mile north), Perham Down (2 miles north-west), Ludgershall (2 miles north-west), Tidworth (3 miles west) and Shipton Bellinger (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Andover (5 miles east), Whitchurch (11 miles east), East Anton (6 miles east), Harestock (15 miles south-east), Overton (15 miles east) and Picket Piece (7 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Ludgershall Castle (2.6 miles north-west) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (4.6 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Anton Lakes and Quarley Hill.
About the food
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, straight from the roaster.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal.
What affects the price in Kimpton
We work out each quote from:
- Travel to Kimpton
- How many people are eating
- Whether you want china
- Menu choices and extras
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The address or postcode
- An estimate of numbers
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or SP11 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning the wake in Kimpton
It is simple, warm, familiar food, just right after a funeral.
We’re regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Kimpton, including:
- Anniversary memorials
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Life celebrations
- Church and village hall wakes
For family travelling by train, Grateley station, about 3.9 miles south, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- How dietary needs are handled
- Whether travel is included
Towns and villages near Kimpton
Also in Kimpton
A hog roast compared with other options
Some families mix a hog roast with cakes brought by friends. 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.
Why Kimpton hosts choose us
- Carved to order by a chef
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
Read our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- 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