Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Newnham, Hampshire
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the wake makes the food part of your wake in Newnham.
- One-year memorials
- Life celebrations
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
Slow-roasted pork in Newnham
Wake catering near Newnham
Newnham is about 5 miles east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. We set up the roaster at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Newnham and the surrounding area. Newnham is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Newnham to Reading (about 12 miles away).
Relatives arriving by train should know that Hook station, about 1.2 miles east, is the nearest station.
Wakes anywhere in RG27 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. That could mean a wake in a garden on Tylney Lane, Newnham Lane and Ridge Lane, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. For wakes just outside Newnham, we cover Nately Scures (1 mile south), Hook Common (1 mile south-east), Up Nately (1 mile south), Hook (1 mile east) and Warnborough Green (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (5 miles west), Farnborough (10 miles east), Fleet (7 miles east), Aldershot (10 miles east), Alton (9 miles south) and Yateley (8 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Odiham Castle (1.9 miles south-east) and Basing House (2.8 miles west). The countryside around Newnham includes Dogmersfield Lake and Tundry Hill.
About our funeral wake catering in Newnham
Wakes in Newnham happen at homes, halls, clubs and pubs. Wherever it is, the roaster cooks outdoors under cover, and we serve indoors where the venue allows. We are often asked to cater remembrance gatherings and wakes at home, with salads, apple sauce and roast pork in rolls or on plates.
For a wake near Newnham, a farmhouse or village hall often works well, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
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How we price a hog roast for the wake
We do not use a fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Time on site
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Travel to Newnham
- Whether you want china
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Your menu choices
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many people
- Allergies we should know about
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed goes into rolls or onto plates alongside the pork.
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and it is carved fresh as people come up.
Looking after everyone
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
We clear away discreetly once everyone has eaten.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
If the hall or pub provides food, ask whether outside caterers are allowed. The main driver is numbers: the price per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why us?
- Served at the time you choose
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Serving and clearing done for you
Read how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- A hall or room for eating
- A friend or relative we can call
- A short route for the equipment
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
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
The process
Expect a calm, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we have agreed, and get on with roasting and serving. For a summer wake in Newnham, there’s light until about 9:25pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- Contact us when the date is set.
- We confirm the space.
- We cook on site.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Get a quote
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Newnham, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
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Occasions we serve in Newnham
One roast feeds everyone together, so people can sit and talk.
Here’s what people in Newnham most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Remembrance gatherings
- Anniversary memorials
- Wakes at a local club
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
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.
Before you book anyone
- What crockery is supplied
- How dietary needs are handled
- VAT, if it applies
- Staffing on the day
Newnham: your questions answered
Can you cater after a service at Church of St. Nicholas?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is usually elsewhere. Send us the address.
How far is Newnham from London?
About 41 miles from central London.
Is there an alternative to pork?
Chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We do not offer halal meat.
Do you cover Newnham?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Newnham and the rest of Hampshire included. Send us the address for a quote.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. We do not provide halal meat.
Is it a sit-down meal?
Both are possible: rolls for a simple meal, plates with salads and potatoes for a fuller one.
What if people arrive late?
That is fine: we hold the food until people arrive.
Can you cater at home?
At home, a hall, a club or a venue, given an outdoor cooking area.
Organising for someone else?
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
- 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