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Funeral Wake Catering in Monkwood
Funeral wake catering in Monkwood: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Memorial events
Slow-roasted pork in Monkwood
Funeral wake catering near Monkwood
Funerals are generally planned within a week or two. Contact us as soon as you have a date, and we will tell you right away whether we can help. We serve halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and new potatoes, and we’re regularly asked to cater memorial gatherings and gatherings at clubs and pubs.
In a small place like Monkwood, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
What a hog roast costs
We do not use a fixed price list, because every wake is different. The main factors are:
- Site access
- The journey to the venue
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Menu choices and extras
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
These are the details we need:
- Rough numbers
- A photo of the cooking area
- The venue or postcode
- Any venue rules
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
Wake catering near Monkwood
Monkwood is about 6 miles south-west of Alton, in Hampshire. Thinking about a hog roast for the wake in Monkwood? We can help. We bring hog roasts to all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Monkwood to Southampton (about 18 miles away).
Monkwood is within about 7 miles of the South Downs National Park; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO24. Your wake could be at a house on Hill Farm Road, Flint Fields and Soame's Lane or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Close by, we cover wakes in Charlwood (1 mile north-east), West Tisted (1 mile south-west), Gilbert Street (1 mile north-west), Kitwood (2 miles north) and Ropley (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (14 miles north), Winchester (12 miles west), Havant (15 miles south), Eastleigh (15 miles south-west), Horndean (11 miles south) and Alton (6 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Alton Community Hospital (5.5 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Red Hill and Shutts Copse.
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Monkwood
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you come out to small places like Monkwood?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What space does the roaster need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will confirm the space with your quote.
Is a week’s notice enough?
Frequently, yes. Get in touch when the date is set and we’ll answer right away.
Can you roast in the rain?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Is mains power needed?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Do you serve rolls or plates?
We serve on plates, with china as an option.
What if the service runs late?
That is fine: a cooked roast can be held for a while.
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Tips:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Check with family about dietary needs
If the service runs late, we wait; just let us know.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
How the day works
Rain doesn’t stop the roast, because we cook under cover. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. For a summer wake in Monkwood, there’s light until about 9:20pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while you’re at the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We pack up quietly.
Before we arrive
- Send final numbers in good time
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Get a quote
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your wake: fill in our quote form.
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A hog roast or other catering?
Some families mix a hog roast with cakes brought by friends. Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups typically cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why us?
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Planned to your running order
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Occasions we serve in Monkwood
It’s simple, warm, familiar food, which is what people want after a service.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Monkwood:
- Wakes at a local club
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Family meals after a funeral
- Memorial gatherings
If the funeral is at a church such as Monkwood Mission Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
What your quote should include
- The space, cover and access they need
- What the price includes, item by item
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Whether plates or china are included
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Planning the cooking spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Space away from the building and any trees
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- A level outdoor area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
From the roaster
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
Organising for someone else?
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we will plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, roasted until golden.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards