Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Little London, Hampshire
We bring a hog roast for the wake across Little London and Hampshire, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Remembrance gatherings
- Celebrations of life
- Family meals after a funeral
A hog roast near Little London
How our funeral wake catering works in Little London
A wake in Little London is a chance to gather, talk and share a warm meal. Roast pork in a roll or on a plate is comforting and familiar, and nobody in the family has to cook. On the menu are new potatoes, apple sauce and roast pork in rolls or on plates, and we are regularly asked to cater wakes at a local club and gatherings after scattering ashes.
Near Little London, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Here’s what affects the price:
- The number of people
- The journey to the venue
- Time on site
- Whether you want china
Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head normally falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
Details that help
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Where the event is
- A photo of the cooking area
- Anything the venue has asked for
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Little London, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Some ideas:
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Check with family about dietary needs
If the service runs late, we wait; just let us know.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Step by step
When we arrive, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. It then roasts slowly for several hours, worked back from your serving time. In winter, it is dark in Little London by about 4:00pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Contact us when the date is set.
- We confirm the space.
- We cook on site.
- We serve quietly.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Send final numbers in good time
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Get a quote
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.
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Little London: halls, homes and travel
Little London is about 3 miles north-east of Andover, in Hampshire. Planning a hog roast for the wake in Little London? We cover the whole area. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 23 miles away.
If the funeral is at a church such as Christ Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Anywhere in SP11, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. If your venue is just outside Little London, we also cover Smannell (1 mile south), Upper Enham (1 mile west), Enham Alamein (1 mile south-west), Finkley (1 mile south-east) and Knights Enham (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (15 miles east), Winchester (14 miles south-east), Andover (3 miles south-west), Tadley (15 miles north-east), Hyde (14 miles south-east) and Tidworth (9 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.7 miles south-west) and Finkley Down Farm Museum (1.7 miles south). The countryside around Little London includes Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
- Local pubs include The Oak pub (0.5 miles south)
What we serve, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Stuffing and apple sauce
No hog roast roll is complete without sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce, cutting through the richness of the pork.
Where the roaster can go in Little London
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- Space away from the building and any trees
- A contact for the day who is not immediate family
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
Why choose a hog roast in Little London?
Next to booking a function room menu, a hog roast at home or a hall can be simpler and better value. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book our hog roast in Little London
- All the equipment comes with us
- Carved to order by a chef
- Our staff serve and clear
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
See our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
Common questions in Little London
Do you come out to small places like Little London?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Little London close to London?
About 61 miles from central London.
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. We do not offer halal meat.
How much does a hog roast cost?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Send us the details and we will quote.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Is it a sit-down meal?
Both are possible: plates with sides or simple rolls.
Who serves?
You don’t need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
What space does the roaster need?
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.
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Who books funeral wake catering in Little London?
It is simple, warm, familiar food, just right after a funeral.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Little London and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Memorial events
- Family get-togethers after a service
- One-year memorials
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the closest railway station is Andover station, roughly 2.9 miles south-west of the centre.
What your quote should include
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- VAT, if it applies
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- A clear list of what’s included
Working with your venue
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards