Hampshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Lychpit
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Funeral wake catering in Lychpit.
- Wakes at a local club
- Wakes at home
- Church and village hall wakes
A hog roast near Lychpit
About our funeral wake catering in Lychpit
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. We are frequently asked to cater remembrance gatherings and hall gatherings after a service, with halloumi skewers, apple sauce and rotisserie chicken.
Near Lychpit, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
Wake catering near Lychpit
Lychpit is about 2 miles east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Wakes in Lychpit are part of our patch, along with the towns and villages around it. We cater all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Lychpit to Reading (about 13 miles away).
Relatives arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Basingstoke station, roughly 1.6 miles west of the centre.
This part of Hampshire takes in RG24, and we can cater your wake anywhere in it. From Park Lane, Crown Lane and Manor Lane or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Old Basing (1 mile east), Eastrop (1 mile west), Chineham (1 mile north), Oakridge (2 miles west) and Mapledurwell (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Farnborough (12 miles east), Fleet (9 miles east), Aldershot (13 miles east), Alton (9 miles south), Yateley (11 miles north-east) and Tadley (7 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (2.6 miles west) and Basing House (less than half a mile south). Within reach you will find Farleigh Hill and The Mill Field.
- Nearby schools include The Costello School (1.3 miles south-west) and The Costello School (1.3 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Crown Public House (under half a mile east)
Nearby places to Lychpit
What else we do in Lychpit
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so nobody misses out.
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll.
Organising for someone else?
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Planning for dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Request gluten-free rolls
We hold the food if people are delayed.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Who books funeral wake catering in Lychpit?
It copes with timings that shift.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Lychpit:
- Pub and club wakes
- Anniversary memorials
- Church and village hall wakes
- Family get-togethers after a service
After a service at Church of St Mary, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Questions to ask before booking
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Whether travel is included
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Whether plates or china are included
A hog roast or other catering?
If the hall or pub provides food, ask whether outside caterers are allowed. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why book our hog roast in Lychpit
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- All the equipment comes with us
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
We work out each quote from:
- Plates or china
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Distance from us
- Site access
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What to tell us
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Your date and serving time
- What the outdoor space is like
- Rough numbers
- Rules from the venue or landowner
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Lychpit, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
What the cooking area needs
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- One contact on the day
- A level outdoor area
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Lychpit
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
How it works
Expect a calm, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and get on with roasting and serving. For a summer wake in Lychpit, there is light until about 9:25pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while you are at the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
Before we arrive
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Ask for a quote
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A photo of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
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Lychpit: your questions answered
How far is Lychpit from London?
Roughly 44 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Mary: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is usually elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will confirm everything in writing.
What do you need from us on the day?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We will bring the rest.
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. We do not provide halal meat.
Do you come to Lychpit?
Yes, Lychpit is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will check the date.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Do you need anything from the family?
Only the place, numbers and a contact. We will handle the rest.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away