Hampshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Monk Sherborne
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the wake turns the food into a centrepiece of your wake in Monk Sherborne.
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Slow-roasted pork in Monk Sherborne
Funeral wake catering near Monk Sherborne
We cater wakes in Monk Sherborne and the surrounding area, at homes, halls and venues. Whether it’s wakes in village halls and family meals after a funeral, we can cook halloumi skewers, apple sauce and salads for your guests.
Near Monk Sherborne, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. The hog is roasted on site at your wake, low and slow, for hours, and carved only when you’re ready to eat.
For event organisers in Monk Sherborne
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we will confirm what we can provide.
What comes off the roaster
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and our chef carves it to order.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, served in a roll with salads.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
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
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Monk Sherborne
How far is Monk Sherborne from London?
Roughly 46 miles from the centre of London.
What’s the nearest station to Monk Sherborne?
The closest is Basingstoke station, roughly 3.1 miles away.
Do you bring plates?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
Who serves?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Do you come to Monk Sherborne?
Yes, Monk Sherborne is in our area. Send us the address and we will confirm availability.
How quickly can you cater a wake?
We’ll always try. Send the date and venue for a quick answer.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, for confident cooks. We’ll explain the details with your quote.
Will there be enough to go round?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
The biggest factors are:
- Plates or china
- Travel to Monk Sherborne
- How long the roast and service take
- Numbers
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Details that help
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many people
- Allergies we should know about
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your wake for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Monk Sherborne
It is simple, warm, familiar food, which is what people want after a service.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Monk Sherborne and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Gatherings at the family home
- Memorial events
- Family meals after a funeral
- One-year memorials
For a service at a church like Church of All Saints, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Questions to ask before booking
- Staffing on the day
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether travel is included
Towns and villages near Monk Sherborne
Other occasions in Monk Sherborne
Where the roaster can go in Monk Sherborne
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- Clearance from walls and branches
- A short route for the equipment
- Approval from the landlord or committee
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
A hog roast compared with other options
If the venue has its own caterer, ask whether outside caterers are allowed. A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why book with us
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Fresh carving at the serving station
See our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
Arranging a wake in Monk Sherborne
Monk Sherborne is about 3 miles north of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. From village halls to gardens and fields, wakes around Monk Sherborne suit a hog roast. We bring hog roasts to 683 places across Hampshire. Our bookings stretch from Monk Sherborne to Reading (about 12 miles away).
Relatives arriving by train should know that Basingstoke station, about 3.1 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
Wherever your wake is in RG26, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include The Close, Ramsdell Road and Salters Heath Road, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Other places close to Monk Sherborne we cover include Salters Heath (1 mile north-east), Charter Alley (1 mile north-west), Pamber End (1 mile north), Ramsdell (1 mile north-west) and West Heath (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (3 miles south), Fleet (13 miles east), Alton (13 miles south-east), Yateley (13 miles east), Tadley (3 miles north) and Hook (7 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Park Prewett Hospital (1.8 miles south) and Basing House (4.1 miles south-east). Open spaces near Monk Sherborne include Daneshill Park Woods.
- Local schools include Everest Community Academy (1.9 miles south-east)
The process
Serving is straightforward: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, and sides go out at the same time. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. In winter, it’s dark in Monk Sherborne by about 4:00pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Send final numbers in good time
Ask for a quote
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards