Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Meonstoke, Hampshire
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Meonstoke and the surrounding area.
- Church and village hall wakes
- Pub and club wakes
- Family meals after a funeral
A hog roast near Meonstoke
What we serve, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, easy to eat standing up. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, in a roll, with salad on the side.
How our funeral wake catering works in Meonstoke
Some families choose a hog roast because it was a favourite. Tell us what matters to you and we’ll do our best. Whether it is church and village hall wakes and memorial gatherings, we’ll put together a menu of salads, roast pork in rolls or on plates and rotisserie chicken and more.
In rural Meonstoke, home or the hall is usual. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
Arranging a wake in Meonstoke
Meonstoke is about 7 miles north-west of Horndean, in Hampshire. Planning a hog roast for the wake in Meonstoke? We cover the whole area. Meonstoke is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Meonstoke to Southampton (12 miles away).
We bring hog roasts to wakes all over the SO32 postcode area. From High Street, Oxendown and Fry's Lane or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Corhampton (1 mile north), Exton (1 mile north), Brockbridge (1 mile south-west), Droxford (1 mile south-west) and Soberton (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Winchester (10 miles north-west), Gosport (12 miles south), Havant (10 miles south-east), Eastleigh (10 miles west), Fareham (9 miles south) and Horndean (7 miles south-east).
Within reach you’ll find Beacon Hill and St Clair's Meadow.
- Nearby, you will find The Bucks Head pub (within half a mile north-west)
Nearby places to Meonstoke
Also in Meonstoke
Allergies and dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Check with family about dietary needs
We arrive in good time and roast quietly, out of the way of arriving guests.
China crockery is available on request.
For planners, venues and organisers
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.
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Meonstoke questions
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Andrew?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is generally elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Do you come out to small places like Meonstoke?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We don’t provide halal meat.
What comes with the hog roast?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Is mains power needed?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Can you cater at home?
Wherever the family gathers, with an outdoor spot for cooking.
Do you cover Meonstoke?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Meonstoke and Hampshire. Send us the address for a quote.
How quickly can you cater a wake?
Usually. Contact us as soon as you have a date and we’ll tell you quickly.
Planning the wake in Meonstoke
Alternatives are available.
However big or small the event in Meonstoke, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings often include:
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
For a service at a church like Church of St Andrew, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
What to look for in a quote
- Staffing on the day
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- VAT, if it applies
- Any travel or access charges
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. Autumn and winter afternoons in Meonstoke get dark early: about 7:10pm in late September and 4:00pm in December, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
Getting ready for the day
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
Ask for a quote
Every wake is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your wake: send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
What the cooking area needs
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Salads
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Travel to Meonstoke
- The number of people
- How long the roast and service take
- Whether you want china
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Your date and serving time
- Your menu choices
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Anything the venue has asked for
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to sandwiches, a hog roast is a warm meal, especially in colder months. For larger numbers, a hog roast is normally good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why book our hog roast in Meonstoke
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, 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