Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Monxton, Hampshire
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Funeral wake catering in Monxton.
- Ashes ceremonies
- Church and village hall wakes
- Remembrance gatherings
A hog roast near Monxton
How our funeral wake catering works in Monxton
A wake might be at home, a village or church hall, a club or a pub. Wherever it is, the roaster cooks outdoors under cover, and the food can be served inside. We’re frequently asked to cater gatherings after a cremation and hall gatherings after a service, with roast pork in rolls or on plates, new potatoes and halloumi skewers.
For a wake near Monxton, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well. The hog is roasted on site at your wake, low and slow, for hours, then carved fresh for your guests.
What a hog roast costs
Your quote depends on:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Crockery choices
- The journey to the venue
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
What we need to know
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- The venue or postcode
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Dietary requirements
- Your date and serving time
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Working with your venue
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Compared with sandwich platters, a hog roast is a warm meal. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
What you get with us
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Timed around your day
See how we price and what a hog roast costs.
The menu, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
No hog roast roll is complete without sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce, balancing the rich, salty pork.
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it’s needed, which keeps it hot and moist right to the last roll.
Looking after everyone
Some guests won’t eat pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
Food is served as everyone gathers, calmly and without fuss.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Common questions in Monxton
Is Monxton close to London?
About 66 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Monxton?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What’s the price?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
Do you bring plates?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Often, yes. Get in touch when the date is set and we will answer right away.
Is there a non-pork option?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is generally fine if the venue is happy.
Can you cater in Monxton?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Monxton and Hampshire. Send us the address for a quote.
Space, access and the venue
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- Space away from the building and any trees
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- Space inside for guests
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
Step by step
Here’s how the day typically runs: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the roast cooks gently through the day, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. Most wakes in Monxton are held in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, but by late December it’s dark at about 4:00pm.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
Getting ready for the day
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Name a contact for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
How to get a price
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning the wake in Monxton
Alternatives are available.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Monxton, such as:
- Life celebrations
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Memorial gatherings
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
Relatives arriving by train should know that Andover station is about 2.8 miles away.
What your quote should include
- Any travel or access charges
- The full menu and the sides
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Arranging a wake in Monxton
Monxton is about 3 miles west of Andover, in Hampshire. We cater wakes across Monxton and nearby. We cater 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 21 miles away.
After a service at Church of St Mary, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
This part of Hampshire takes in SP11, so your wake can be anywhere in it. From High Street, Green Lane and Abbotts Ann Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Close by, we cover wakes in Amport (1 mile west), Abbotts Ann (1 mile south-east), Fox (1 mile south-west), Little Ann (2 miles south-east) and Anna Valley (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (14 miles south-east), Andover (3 miles east), Romsey (14 miles south), Hyde (14 miles south-east), Tidworth (6 miles north-west) and Weeke (13 miles south-east).
A little further out are Andover Museum (3.4 miles east) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.8 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
- Schools near Monxton include John Hanson Community School (2.2 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Black Swan Public House (less than half a mile east)
Places near Monxton
More for events in Monxton
- 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