Hampshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Micheldever Station
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the wake turns the food into a centrepiece of your wake in Micheldever Station.
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Memorial gatherings
- Wakes at home
Funeral wake catering in Micheldever Station
Step by step
Slow roasting is the whole point: the meat cooks gently until it’s tender while the skin turns into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. Wakes in Micheldever Station are generally in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, but by late December it’s dark at about 4:00pm.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We confirm the space.
- We cook on site.
- We serve quietly.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Before we arrive
- Name a contact for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Getting a price
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A picture of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Funeral wake catering in Micheldever Station, carved to order
If the service runs late, we wait: a cooked roast can be held for a while. Give us a contact for the day. Popular choices include salads, apple sauce and rotisserie chicken, and typical bookings are for gatherings after a cremation and wakes at home.
Near Micheldever Station, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish.
Places near Micheldever Station
Other occasions in Micheldever Station
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Here’s what affects the price:
- Crockery choices
- Access to the cooking area
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- How many people are eating
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Your menu choices
- The address or postcode
- Dietary requirements
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- A safe distance from the hall
- Approval from the landlord or committee
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Planning the wake in Micheldever Station
If the service runs late, the food waits.
We’re regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Micheldever Station, including:
- Wakes at a local club
- Remembrance gatherings
- One-year memorials
- Family get-togethers after a service
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Overton station, about 5 miles north.
What your quote should include
- Travel and any London charges
- The full menu and the sides
- A clear list of what’s included
- How many staff will carve and serve
A hog roast compared with other options
Some families mix a hog roast with cakes brought by friends. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why us?
- Carved to order by a chef
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- All the equipment comes with us
- Served at the time you choose
See our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
For event organisers in Micheldever Station
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.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
What we serve, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, a hot, filling option of their own.
Wake catering near Micheldever Station
Micheldever Station is about 8 miles north of Hyde, in Hampshire. We bring a hog roast for the wake to wakes anywhere in Micheldever Station, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. Micheldever Station is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 19 miles away.
We cover wakes in every part of SO21. Whether your wake is on Andover Road, Overton Road and Ellis Drive or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. Close by, we cover wakes in Northbrook (2 miles south), Micheldever (2 miles south), East Stratton (3 miles south-east), Hunton (3 miles south-west) and Stoke Charity (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (9 miles north-east), Winchester (9 miles south), Eastleigh (15 miles south), Andover (10 miles west), Chandler's Ford (15 miles south) and Alton (13 miles east).
- Local pubs include The Dove Inn (less than half a mile north-east)
Looking after everyone
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Stuffing usually contains gluten
Name a friend or relative as our contact, so the family can focus on guests.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
Common questions in Micheldever Station
Is Micheldever Station close to London?
About 55 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Micheldever Station?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What if people arrive late?
We wait: we hold the food until people arrive.
Do you need anything from the family?
Only the place, numbers and a contact. We bring everything else.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We pack everything away after service, so you’re not left with the mess.
What comes with the hog roast?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- 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