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Hog Roast for a Wake in Middleton, Hampshire
Funeral wake catering in Middleton: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Remembrance gatherings
- One-year memorials
- Gatherings after a cremation
Planning an event in Middleton?
What comes off the roaster
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we’ll plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Funeral wake catering near Middleton
Wakes in Middleton happen at homes, halls, clubs and pubs. Wherever it is, the roaster cooks outdoors under cover, and the food can be served inside. Typical bookings include gatherings at the family home and celebration-of-life gatherings, with apple sauce, rotisserie chicken and salads.
For a wake near Middleton, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the roaster in the yard or garden. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
Towns and villages near Middleton
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Wakes in Middleton: venues and practical details
Middleton is about 4 miles east of Andover, in Hampshire. We take a hog roast for the wake to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Middleton and the surrounding area. We bring hog roasts to 683 places across Hampshire. Our bookings stretch from Middleton to Southampton (about 19 miles away).
Relatives arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, roughly 3.7 miles north-east of the centre.
We cater wakes across SP11 and the streets around it. Other places close to Middleton we cover include Longparish (1 mile east), Barton Stacey (2 miles south-east), Egypt (3 miles south-east), Sutton Scotney (4 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 (4 miles west), Chandler's Ford (14 miles south), Romsey (14 miles south) and Tadley (15 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Andover War Memorial Hospital (4.8 miles west) and Finkley Down Farm Museum (3.4 miles north-west). Open spaces near Middleton include Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
- Pubs nearby include The Plough Inn (less than half a mile west)
The process
Slow roasting is the whole point: the meat cooks gently until it’s tender while the skin turns into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. For a summer wake in Middleton, there is light until about 9:25pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
Getting ready for the day
- Send final numbers in good time
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Get a quote
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Middleton, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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Working with your venue
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we will tell you what we can send.
Before you choose a spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- A safe distance from the hall
- A friend or relative we can call
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
Events we cater in Middleton
The family can spend time with guests.
Whatever the occasion in Middleton, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We are often asked to cater:
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- One-year memorials
- Wakes at a local club
- Life celebrations
For a service at a church like Church of St Nicholas, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
What your quote should include
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Travel and any London charges
- Exactly what’s included in the price
A hog roast compared with other options
Rather than relatives cooking, we take the cooking off the family’s hands. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- No surprises: everything in writing
See our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Questions from Middleton
What’s the nearest station to Middleton?
Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, about 3.7 miles north-east of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Middleton?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
How big a hog will we need?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
What if the service runs late?
That is fine: we hold the food until people arrive.
What if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Do you serve the food?
No need for your own staff: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
What if things run late?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll adjust.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Your quote depends on:
- How many people are eating
- Menu choices and extras
- Travel to Middleton
- Whether you want china
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Getting an accurate quote
These are the details we need:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- A picture of the cooking area
- Your date and serving time
- Rough numbers
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Ask close family about dietary needs
One contact for the day helps, so the family can focus on guests.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards