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Funeral Wake Catering in Knights Enham
Looking for a hog roast for the wake in Knights Enham? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Remembrance days
Book a hog roast in Knights Enham
Funeral wake catering near Knights Enham
Wakes in Knights Enham happen at homes, halls, clubs and pubs. Wherever it is, the roaster cooks outdoors under cover, and the food can be served inside. We are often asked to cater scattering-of-ashes gatherings and celebrations of life, serving apple sauce, salads and new potatoes.
For a wake near Knights Enham, a farmhouse or village hall often works well, with the roaster in the yard or garden. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Common questions in Knights Enham
Is Knights Enham 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.
Which station is closest to Knights Enham?
Andover station, about 1.5 miles south-west of the centre.
How much will it be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
What happens in bad weather?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you’re not left with the mess.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
There is no fixed price list, because every wake is different. The main factors are:
- Site access
- How many people are eating
- Distance from us
- Whether you want china
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and the cooking area, we’ll need:
- Dietary requirements
- Where the event is
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- An estimate of numbers
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- A safe distance from the hall
- A contact for the day who isn’t immediate family
- A hall or room for eating
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Knights Enham
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
How the day works
The secret is time: the meat cooks gently until it’s tender while the skin crisps into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. For a summer wake in Knights Enham, there’s light until about 9:25pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
How to get a price
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and alternatives
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
We dress smartly and keep a low profile.
China crockery is available on request.
Planning the wake in Knights Enham
There are options for those who do not eat pork.
In Knights Enham and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Wakes at a local club
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Anniversary memorials
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Andover station, about 1.5 miles south-west.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, if it applies
- Staffing on the day
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
Knights Enham: halls, homes and travel
Knights Enham is about 1 mile north of Andover, in Hampshire. We take a hog roast for the wake to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Knights Enham. Knights Enham is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Knights Enham to Southampton (about 22 miles away).
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Michael and All Angels, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
For wakes in SP10, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. Local streets include Manor Copse and Newbury Road; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. If your venue is just outside Knights Enham, we also cover East Anton (1 mile south-east), Enham Alamein (1 mile north), Smannell (1 mile north-east), Upper Enham (1 mile north) and Finkley (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (14 miles south-east), Hyde (13 miles south-east), Tidworth (8 miles west), Weeke (13 miles south-east), Kempshott (15 miles east) and Stanmore (14 miles south-east).
A little further out are Finkley Down Farm Museum (1.2 miles south-east) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (1.3 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Mill Lake and Anton Lakes.
- Schools near Knights Enham include Harrow Way Community School (1.4 miles south-west)
Places near Knights Enham
Other occasions in Knights Enham
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
If the venue has its own caterer, ask whether outside caterers are allowed. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Why book with us
- No surprises: everything in writing
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Served at the time you choose
Take a look at our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, served in a roll with salads.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness go with the pork perfectly. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
Organising for someone else?
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards