Hampshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering in New Copse
We bring a hog roast for the wake across New Copse and Hampshire, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Remembrance gatherings
- Celebrations of life
- Pub and club wakes
Book a hog roast in New Copse
Funeral wake catering near New Copse
While you’re at the service, the roast cooks quietly, so food is ready when people arrive. Our staff serve calmly and clear away discreetly. Whether it’s remembrance gatherings and scattering-of-ashes gatherings, we can cook salads, roast pork in rolls or on plates and apple sauce and more.
In rural New Copse, home or the hall is usual, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Why choose funeral wake catering in New Copse?
We serve calmly and clear away discreetly.
However big or small the event in New Copse, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We are often asked to cater:
- Pub and club wakes
- Ashes ceremonies
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Gatherings at the family home
If relatives are coming by rail, Alton station is about 4.3 miles away.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether plates or china are included
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- A clear list of what’s included
- VAT, if it applies
What a hog roast costs
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Site access
- Crockery choices
- The journey to the venue
- Menu choices and extras
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Details that help
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- A picture of the cooking area
- Allergies we should know about
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Which meats and sides you’d like
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for New Copse, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed can be served in a roll or on a plate.
New Copse: halls, homes and travel
New Copse is about 4 miles west of Alton, in Hampshire. Thinking about a hog roast for the wake in New Copse? We can help. New Copse is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 21 miles away.
Families holding a service at Church of St Andrew frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Wakes anywhere in GU34 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. If your venue is just outside New Copse, we also cover South Town (1 mile south), Holt End (1 mile north), Hattingley (1 mile south-west), Wivelrod (1 mile east) and Bentworth (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (9 miles north), Winchester (12 miles south-west), Fleet (14 miles north-east), Aldershot (15 miles north-east), Alton (4 miles east) and Petersfield (11 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Alton Community Hospital (3.2 miles east) and Gliding Heritage Centre (3.7 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find King's Hill.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We will fit in with site rules.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen list
One contact for the day helps, so the immediate family isn’t disturbed.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Compared with a venue’s set menu, a hog roast at home or a hall can be simpler and better value. The main driver is numbers: the price per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why book with us
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Our staff serve and clear
- An itemised quote
- Fresh carving at the serving station
Take a look at how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Places near New Copse
What else we do in New Copse
New Copse questions
Do you come out to small places like New Copse?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What’s the nearest station to New Copse?
The closest is Alton station, roughly 4.3 miles away.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
Do you need power or water?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
What should we provide?
Not much: the space and a contact.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Who serves?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
How big a hog will we need?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will confirm everything in writing.
Space, access and the venue
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- Clearance from walls and branches
- A hall or room for eating
- A contact for the day who is not immediate family
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
From the roaster
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
How the day works
Serving is straightforward: the chef carves and the team serves, 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 New Copse by about 4:00pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Contact us when the date is set.
- We confirm the space.
- We cook on site.
- We serve quietly.
- We tidy up and go.
How to prepare
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Getting a price
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards