Hampshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Liphook
Looking for a hog roast for the wake in Liphook? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Gatherings at the family home
- Celebrations of life
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
Funeral wake catering in Liphook
A closer look at the menu
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed goes into rolls or onto plates.
About our funeral wake catering in Liphook
We know families have a lot to arrange: one call, one quote and quiet, reliable service. We’re often asked to cater anniversary memorials and celebrations of life, serving roast pork in rolls or on plates, salads and apple sauce.
For a wake in a place like Liphook, the village hall is frequently the heart of it, and its grounds suit the roaster. The hog is roasted on site at your wake, slowly, over several hours.
A hog roast compared with other options
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea, which is fine with us. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. There is no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Timed around your day
- A choice of salads and potatoes
See our pricing or the cost guide.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
We hold the food if people are delayed; just let us know.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
Who books funeral wake catering in Liphook?
It feeds everyone at once, so people can eat and share memories.
We are regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Liphook, such as:
- Family meals after a funeral
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Remembrance gatherings
- Gatherings at the family home
After a service at St Mary's Church Centre, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What your quote should include
- A clear list of what’s included
- VAT, if it applies
- The space, cover and access they need
- The menu, including sides and any extras
How it works
The roaster is gas-fired, so we don’t need mains power to cook; a nearby socket helps with lights if service runs into the evening. Wakes in Liphook are usually in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, though in December it’s dark by about 4:00pm.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
How to prepare
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Nearby places to Liphook
More for events in Liphook
Liphook: halls, homes and travel
Liphook is about 8 miles north-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Planning a hog roast for the wake in Liphook? We can help. Liphook is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 15 miles away.
Relatives arriving by train should know that Liphook station, about 0.5 miles south, is the nearest station. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Liphook, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We bring hog roasts to wakes all over GU30 and the streets around it. We can cater a wake on streets such as London Road, Station Road and Childerstone Close or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. For wakes just outside Liphook, we cover Weavers Down (1 mile west), Conford (1 mile north-west), Passfield (2 miles north-west), Milland (3 miles south) and Longmoor (3 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Farnborough (15 miles north), Fleet (14 miles north), Horndean (15 miles south-west), Aldershot (12 miles north), Alton (9 miles north-west) and Petersfield (8 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Chase Community Hospital (3.3 miles north-west). Open spaces near Liphook include Lynchmere Commons and Wheeler's Down.
- Nearby schools include Liphook Infant School (less than half a mile north-west)
- Local pubs include The Green Dragon Public House (under half a mile south-west)
Prices and what affects them
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Distance from us
- The number of people
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The serving time and how long we are on site
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Allergies we should know about
- Your menu choices
- Your date and serving time
- Where the event is
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
Questions from Liphook
We’re gathering after a service at St Mary's Church Centre: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Is Liphook close to London?
Roughly 42 miles from the centre of London.
What happens after service?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
What do you need from us on the day?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
How long does the roast need?
Hours rather than minutes. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Do you need power or water?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
How quickly can you cater a wake?
We’ll always try. Send the date and venue for a quick answer.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
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 don’t offer halal meat.
Planning the cooking spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- A contact for the day who is not immediate family
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- Approval from the landlord or committee
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
From the roaster
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away