Hampshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering in North Waltham
We bring a hog roast for the wake to North Waltham and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Memorial events
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Ashes ceremonies
Funeral wake catering for North Waltham
North Waltham questions
Is North Waltham too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you cater after a service at Church of St. Michael's?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is normally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Do you need power or water?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
We can add alternatives.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is generally fine if the venue is happy.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
How our funeral wake catering works in North Waltham
A wake in North Waltham is a chance to gather, talk and share a warm meal. Roast pork in a roll or on a plate is comforting and familiar, and it takes the cooking off the family. We serve rotisserie chicken, new potatoes and roast pork in rolls or on plates, and we are frequently booked for gatherings after a cremation and ashes ceremonies.
In rural North Waltham, home or the hall is usual. The hog is roasted on site at your wake, low and slow, for hours, then carved fresh for your guests.
What affects the price in North Waltham
We work out each quote from:
- The number of people
- Crockery choices
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Time on site
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Details that help
When you contact us, please mention:
- Your menu choices
- Roughly how many people
- What the outdoor space is like
- Any dietary needs or allergies
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, use our quote form.
Step by step
On the day, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. It then roasts slowly for several hours, worked back from your serving time. Late-December sunset in North Waltham is about 4:00pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We confirm the space.
- We cook on site.
- We serve quietly.
- We tidy up and go.
How to prepare
- Send final numbers in good time
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Getting a price
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Wake catering near North Waltham
North Waltham is about 5 miles south-west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. A hog roast suits wakes around North Waltham, whatever the venue. North Waltham is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 19 miles away.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Micheldever station, about 3.6 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
We bring hog roasts to wakes all over RG25. We can cater a wake on streets such as Church Road, Chapel Street and Cuckoo Close, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. If your venue is just outside North Waltham, we also cover Dummer (2 miles east), Oakley (3 miles north), Kempshott (3 miles north-east), Newfound (3 miles north) and Farleigh Wallop (4 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (5 miles north-east), Winchester (12 miles south-west), Andover (12 miles west), Alton (10 miles south-east), Tadley (10 miles north) and Hook (11 miles north-east).
A little further out are Park Prewett Hospital (5.6 miles north-east). The countryside around North Waltham includes Farleigh Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Fox pub (under half a mile south)
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- A contact for the day who isn’t immediate family
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in North Waltham
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. There is no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book our hog roast in North Waltham
- Our staff serve and clear
- Carved to order by a chef
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
See how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Why choose funeral wake catering in North Waltham?
One roast feeds everyone together, so people can sit and talk.
Here’s what people in North Waltham most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Pub and club wakes
- Anniversary memorials
- Gatherings at the family home
- Family meals after a funeral
For a service at a church like Church of St. Michael's, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Questions to ask before booking
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- What crockery is supplied
What comes off the roaster
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, roasted until golden.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
We serve when people arrive, quietly and respectfully.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we will tell you what we can send.
Also near North Waltham
Other occasions in North Waltham
- 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