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Hog Roast for a Wake in Little London, Hampshire
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the wake makes the food part of your wake in Little London.
- Wakes at home
- Anniversary memorials
- Life celebrations
Slow-roasted pork in Little London
Little London: your questions answered
Is Little London close to London?
Roughly 45 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station is closest to Little London?
The closest is Bramley (Hants) station, roughly 2.1 miles away.
Is it a sit-down meal?
Plates come as standard, and china is available on request.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
When do you start roasting?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Do you bring plates?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
Is there an alternative to pork?
Chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Halal isn’t available.
Do you clear up?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
About our funeral wake catering in Little London
A wake might be at home, a village or church hall, a club or a pub. Wherever it is, the roaster cooks outdoors under cover, and we serve indoors where the venue allows. Typical bookings include life celebrations and hall gatherings after a service, with roast pork in rolls or on plates, new potatoes and apple sauce.
In a small place like Little London, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
Where the roaster can go in Little London
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- One contact on the day
- Space away from the building and any trees
- Parking close by for our vehicle
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the roaster
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
For event organisers in Little London
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we will confirm what we can provide.
How it works
Slow roasting is the whole point: the meat cooks gently until it is tender while the skin crisps into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. Most wakes in Little London are held in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, though in December it’s dark by about 4:00pm.
- Get in touch when the date is set.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We cook on site.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We tidy up and go.
Before we arrive
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Ask for a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
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What comes off the roaster
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so nobody misses out.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness go with the pork perfectly. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
Who books funeral wake catering in Little London?
There are options for those who do not eat pork.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Little London. Typical bookings include:
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Home wakes
Families holding a service at Saint Stephen's Church frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Before you book anyone
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Travel and any London charges
- How many staff will carve and serve
- How dietary needs are handled
How we price a hog roast for the wake
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Access to the cooking area
- The number of people
- Distance from us
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many people
- A picture of the cooking area
- Your menu choices
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
A hog roast compared with other options
Some families mix a hog roast with cakes brought by friends. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Why us?
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- We bring everything to cook and serve
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
If the service runs late, we wait; just let us know.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who don’t eat pork.
Arranging a wake in Little London
Little London is about 2 miles south-east of Tadley, in Hampshire. Little London is well within our area for wakes. Little London is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Little London to Reading (10 miles away).
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Bramley (Hants) station, about 2.1 miles east.
Wherever your wake is in RG26, we can roast on site for your guests. From Silchester Road and New Road or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Pamber Green (1 mile west), Pamber End (1 mile south-west), Salters Heath (1 mile south-west), Silchester (2 miles north) and Pamber Heath (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (5 miles south), Farnborough (15 miles east), Fleet (12 miles east), Alton (14 miles south-east), Yateley (12 miles east) and Hook (7 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Calleva Museum (1.7 miles north) and Basing House (5 miles south-east). The countryside around Little London includes Daneshill Park Woods.
- Pubs nearby include The Queens College Arms (1 mile south-west)
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More for events in Little London
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards