Hampshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Longparish
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Longparish and across Hampshire.
- Remembrance gatherings
- Pub and club wakes
- Anniversary memorials
Book a hog roast in Longparish
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If things run late, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so tell us as soon as plans change. For a summer wake in Longparish, there’s light until about 9:25pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while you are at the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We pack up quietly.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Think about shelter for your guests
Get a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
About our funeral wake catering in Longparish
If the service runs late, we wait: we’ll hold the food until people arrive. Name someone we can call on the day. We are frequently asked to cater anniversary memorials and wakes at home, serving new potatoes, halloumi skewers and roast pork in rolls or on plates.
In rural Longparish, home or the hall is usual, with the roaster in the yard or garden. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
Arranging a wake in Longparish
Longparish is about 5 miles east of Andover, in Hampshire. Our roaster is a regular sight at wakes around Longparish. Longparish is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 19 miles away.
Families holding a service at Church of St Nicholas often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Wakes anywhere in SP11 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. From Mill Lane and Southside Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. If your venue is just outside Longparish, we also cover Middleton (1 mile west), Barton Stacey (2 miles south), Egypt (3 miles south-east), Sutton Scotney (3 miles south-east) and Hunton (4 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (13 miles east), Winchester (10 miles south), Andover (5 miles west), Chandler's Ford (14 miles south), Romsey (15 miles south) and Tadley (15 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Finkley Down Farm Museum (3.6 miles north-west) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (5.1 miles west). Within reach you will find Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
- Local pubs include The Cricketers Inn (within half a mile north)
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Some families mix a hog roast with cakes brought by friends, which is fine with us. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why book with us
- A clear quote with everything listed
- All the equipment comes with us
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Served at the time you choose
Allergies and dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Keep the alternatives labelled
Food is served as everyone gathers, calmly and without fuss.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
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Common questions in Longparish
Do you come out to small places like Longparish?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Which station is closest to Longparish?
Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, about 3.5 miles north-east of the centre.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat is not something we offer.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Hours rather than minutes. You will know our arrival time in advance.
What if the service runs late?
Name someone we can call and we will serve when everyone is there.
Can we just hire the roaster?
DIY machine hire is available. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Where does the hog roast go?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A photo helps.
Do you provide china?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Working with your venue
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Longparish?
There are options for those who do not eat pork.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Typical bookings include:
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Wakes at home
- Church and village hall wakes
- Family get-togethers after a service
For family travelling by train, Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, about 3.5 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
Before you book anyone
- How dietary needs are handled
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Staffing on the day
- Whether plates or china are included
The menu, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed goes into rolls or onto plates alongside the pork.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Planning the cooking spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- One contact on the day
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- Space inside for guests
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Longparish
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
Prices and what affects them
We do not use a fixed price list, because every wake is different. What matters most:
- Plates or china
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The journey to the venue
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
What to tell us
To check availability and the cooking area, we’ll need:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The venue or postcode
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Rough numbers
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- 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