Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Ludgershall, Hampshire
Funeral wake catering in Ludgershall: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Pub and club wakes
- Life celebrations
- Memorial gatherings
Book a hog roast in Ludgershall
Events we cater in Ludgershall
The family can spend time with guests.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Ludgershall:
- Life celebrations
- Church and village hall wakes
- Home wakes
- Family get-togethers after a service
Relatives driving in can use the A342 to reach Ludgershall.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether plates or china are included
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- If the price includes VAT
Funeral wake catering in Ludgershall, carved to order
For a celebration of life, a hog roast can reflect the person being remembered. Tell us what matters to you and we will try to help. On the menu are halloumi skewers, new potatoes and rotisserie chicken, and we’re often booked for wakes at home and gatherings after a cremation.
For a wake in a place like Ludgershall, the village hall is often the heart of it, and its grounds suit the roaster. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
If you’re booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We’ll fit in with site rules.
How it works
Expect a calm, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. For a summer wake in Ludgershall, there is light until about 9:25pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- Get in touch when the date is set.
- We confirm the space.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- We serve quietly.
- We tidy up and go.
Before we arrive
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Get a quote
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
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Why choose a hog roast in Ludgershall?
Next to sandwiches, a hog roast is a warm meal. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What you get with us
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Timed around your day
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Our staff serve and clear
Take a look at how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Planning for dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing generally contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Ask close family about dietary needs
We dress smartly and keep a low profile.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Plates or china
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Access to the cooking area
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- An estimate of numbers
- Dietary requirements
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The address or postcode
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
Wakes in Ludgershall: venues and practical details
Ludgershall is about 7 miles north-west of Andover, in Hampshire. Thinking about a hog roast for the wake in Ludgershall? We cover the whole area. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 25 miles away.
Families holding a service at Church of St James often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Wherever your wake is in SP11, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From High Street, Eleanor Court and Princess Mary Gardens or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Being close to the A342, Ludgershall is simple for us to get to with the roaster. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Perham Down (1 mile south), Great Shoddesden (1 mile south-east), Tidworth (2 miles south-west) and Kimpton (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Andover (7 miles south-east), Whitchurch (12 miles east), East Anton (7 miles east), Picket Piece (8 miles east), Picket Twenty (8 miles south-east) and Finkley Down (8 miles east).
A little further out are Ludgershall Castle (within half a mile north).
- Local schools include The Wellington Academy (2.1 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include Prince of Wales Hotel (under half a mile north-east)
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- A friend or relative we can call
- A hall or room for eating
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Ludgershall
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
Common questions in Ludgershall
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St James: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
How far is Ludgershall from London?
About 68 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you cater at home?
Most places, with an outdoor spot for cooking.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
How do we prepare?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat is not something we offer.
What do people get?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
A closer look at the menu
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, perfect for eating on the move. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, a hot, filling option of their own.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards