Hampshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Nately Scures
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Nately Scures and across Hampshire.
- Anniversary memorials
- Celebrations of life
- Gatherings after a cremation
Funeral wake catering in Nately Scures
Planning the wake in Nately Scures
Alternatives are available.
We are regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Nately Scures, such as:
- Remembrance days
- Life celebrations
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Church and village hall wakes
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St. Nicholas, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
What your quote should include
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- How many staff will carve and serve
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
How our funeral wake catering works in Nately Scures
While you are at the service, the roast cooks quietly, so food is ready when people arrive. We serve without fuss and clear up quietly. Whether it is wakes at home and ashes ceremonies, we can cook apple sauce, new potatoes and salads.
In a small place like Nately Scures, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours.
How it works
Here’s how the day typically runs: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the roast cooks gently through the day, and our chef carves it when you’re ready. Summer evenings in Nately Scures stay light until about 9:25pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
Preparing for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Getting a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
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For event organisers in Nately Scures
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Why choose a hog roast in Nately Scures?
Next to booking a function room menu, a hog roast at home or a hall can be simpler and better value. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Why book with us
- Carved to order by a chef
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Planned to your running order
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
Read our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
About the food
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so nobody misses out.
Stuffing and apple sauce
No hog roast roll is complete without sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce, cutting through the richness of the pork.
Looking after everyone
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
Our staff are discreet and respectful throughout.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
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What affects the price in Nately Scures
We work out each quote from:
- How many people are eating
- Time on site
- Whether you want china
- How easy it is to reach the spot
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
Details that help
To get the best quote, send us:
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of the cooking area
- An estimate of numbers
- Any venue rules
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
Arranging a wake in Nately Scures
Nately Scures is about 5 miles east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Our roaster is a regular sight at wakes around Nately Scures, from gardens to fields. We cater all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 12 miles away.
If relatives are coming by rail, Hook station is about 1.2 miles away.
Wakes anywhere in RG27 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Newnham (1 mile north), Up Nately (1 mile south), Hook Common (1 mile north-east), Warnborough Green (1 mile east) and Greywell (1 mile south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (5 miles west), Farnborough (10 miles east), Fleet (6 miles east), Aldershot (10 miles east), Alton (9 miles south) and Yateley (8 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Basing House (2.8 miles west) and Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (5.3 miles west). Green spaces nearby include The Mill Field and Dogmersfield Lake.
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- A short route for the equipment
- A contact for the day who is not immediate family
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
FAQs for Nately Scures
How far is Nately Scures from London?
About 42 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Nately Scures?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What should we provide?
Only the place, numbers and a contact. We bring everything else.
Do you cover Nately Scures?
We do. Send us the address and we’ll confirm availability.
Is there an alternative to pork?
Chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We do not offer halal meat.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
What do you need from us on the day?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Do you cater in village halls?
Most places, if the roaster can cook outside.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away