Hampshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Liss
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Funeral wake catering in Liss.
- Wakes in village halls
- Gatherings at the family home
- Family get-togethers after a service
Planning an event in Liss?
Funeral wake catering near Liss
Services can run over, and that’s fine: we will hold the food until people arrive. Give us a contact for the day. We are often asked to cater anniversary memorials and gatherings after a cremation, with halloumi skewers, new potatoes and salads.
In Liss, the hall is frequently where people gather, and its grounds suit the roaster. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish before booking.
Working with your venue
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Space, access and the venue
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- Permission from the hall or venue
- A hall or room for eating
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
Wakes in Liss: venues and practical details
Liss is about 3 miles north-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. We bring a hog roast for the wake to wakes anywhere in Liss, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook. We bring hog roasts to all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. We cater events right across the region, from Liss to Guildford (about 20 miles away).
If relatives are coming by rail, Liss station is in Liss itself. Liss is within about 4 miles of the South Downs National Park; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
This part of Hampshire takes in GU33. We can cater a wake on streets such as Station Road, Shotterfield Terrace and Greenfields, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in West Liss (1 mile south-west), The Mint (1 mile north-east), Liss Forest (1 mile north), Hill Brow (1 mile south-east) and Durford Wood (1 mile south). We also serve nearby towns such as Havant (13 miles south), Horndean (11 miles south-west), Aldershot (15 miles north), Alton (8 miles north-west), Waterlooville (13 miles south-west) and Petersfield (3 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Petersfield Community Hospital (3.6 miles south-west) and Bear Museum (3.5 miles south-west). The countryside around Liss includes Liss Riverside Railway Walk South and Wheatham Hill.
- Pubs nearby include Whistle Stop pub (less than half a mile south-west)
Events we cater in Liss
We serve calmly and clear away discreetly.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Liss:
- Home wakes
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Ashes ceremonies
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
Families holding a service at Church of St Mary frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Before you book anyone
- Who carves and who serves
- Allergen information for every dish
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- VAT, if it applies
Liss questions
How far is Liss from London?
Roughly 47 miles from the centre of London.
Which station is closest to Liss?
Liss station, in Liss itself.
Do you cater in village halls?
Wherever the family gathers, if the roaster can cook outside.
How long does the roast need?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
What if the service runs late?
We wait: a cooked roast can be held for a while.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
Do we need our own staff?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
How much will it be?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we will quote.
What affects the price in Liss
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Menu choices and extras
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- How many people are eating
- Site access
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What we need to know
To get the best quote, tell us:
- A photo of the cooking area
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The address or postcode
- Allergies we should know about
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.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
If the venue has its own caterer, check whether we can cater there. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Why Liss hosts choose us
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Served at the time you choose
Read our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
What comes off the roaster
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there’s a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so everyone has something hot.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, turned until the skin is golden.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Request gluten-free rolls
We clear away discreetly once everyone has eaten.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
How the day works
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so we don’t need mains power to cook. Summer evenings in Liss stay light until about 9:20pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We cook on site.
- We serve quietly.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Getting a price
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
Planning help
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More for events in Liss
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors 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