Hampshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Newfound
Planning a hog roast for the wake in Newfound? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Anniversary memorials
- Memorial gatherings
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
Planning an event in Newfound?
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
Food is served as everyone gathers, calmly and without fuss.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
How our funeral wake catering works in Newfound
Served on plates with salads and potatoes, a hog roast is a full meal. Chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option are there for anyone who does not eat pork. For one-year memorials and scattering-of-ashes gatherings, we can cook new potatoes, salads and apple sauce.
In a small place like Newfound, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. The hog is roasted on site at your wake, low and slow, for hours, and carved only when you’re ready to eat.
What comes off the roaster
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, straight from the roaster.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Wake catering near Newfound
Newfound is about 3 miles west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. We cover wakes in Newfound, along with the towns and villages around it. Newfound is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Newfound to Reading (about 15 miles away).
For family travelling by train, Basingstoke station, about 3.5 miles east, is the nearest station.
Here we cover the RG23 postcode area, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Your wake could be at a house on Fox Lane, Dellfield and Foxmoor Close, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Other places close to Newfound we cover include Oakley (1 mile south-west), Worting (1 mile east), Buckskin (1 mile east), Kempshott (2 miles south-east) and Ibworth (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (3 miles east), Winchester (15 miles south-west), Fleet (14 miles east), Andover (14 miles west), Alton (11 miles south-east) and Yateley (15 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include The Malls (3.5 miles east) and Willis Museum (3.5 miles east). Open spaces near Newfound include Daneshill Park Woods and Farleigh Hill.
- Nearby schools include Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School (1.9 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Fox pub (within half a mile south-west)
Why choose funeral wake catering in Newfound?
It feeds everyone at once, so people can sit and talk.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Newfound, such as:
- Remembrance gatherings
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Wakes at a local club
- Family get-togethers after a service
After a service at St John's, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What to look for in a quote
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Whether VAT is included
- The full menu and the sides
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
What the cooking area needs
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- A hall or room for eating
- Clearance from walls and branches
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
What happens on the day
On the day, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, timed so it is ready when you want to eat. In late September, sunset in Newfound is about 7:10pm; in December, about 4:00pm, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- We clear away discreetly.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Getting a price
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.
Planning help
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to sandwiches, hot food feels more caring. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
What you get with us
- Timed around your day
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
See our pricing and the cost guide.
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Newfound
Which station is closest to Newfound?
The closest is Basingstoke station, roughly 3.5 miles away.
Can you cater after a service at St John's?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Do we need our own staff?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
What comes with the hog roast?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Is a week’s notice enough?
Frequently, yes. Contact us as soon as you have a date and we’ll tell you quickly.
Can we just hire the roaster?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
How long does the roast need?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Do you serve rolls or plates?
Plates come as standard, and china is available on request.
Prices and what affects them
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How many people are eating
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Site access
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Dietary requirements
- Where the event is
- Any venue rules
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
Nearby places to Newfound
What else we do in Newfound
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away