Hampshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering in North Warnborough
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the wake turns the food into a centrepiece of your wake in North Warnborough.
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Remembrance days
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
Funeral wake catering for North Warnborough
Funeral wake catering in North Warnborough, carved to order
After a funeral in North Warnborough, people need somewhere to gather and something warm to eat. Roast pork in a roll or on a plate is comforting and familiar, and nobody in the family has to cook. For gatherings at clubs and pubs and scattering-of-ashes gatherings, we’ll put together a menu of new potatoes, roast pork in rolls or on plates and apple sauce.
For a wake near North Warnborough, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish.
Events we cater in North Warnborough
One roast feeds everyone together, so people can eat and share memories.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Here are some of the most popular:
- Memorial events
- Wakes in village halls
- Celebrations of life
- One-year memorials
For family travelling by train, Hook station, about 1.5 miles north, is the nearest station.
Before you book anyone
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Plates, china and cutlery
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
Places near North Warnborough
Also in North Warnborough
North Warnborough: halls, homes and travel
North Warnborough is about 5 miles west of Fleet, in Hampshire. North Warnborough is well within our area for wakes and the places nearby. North Warnborough is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from North Warnborough to Reading (about 13 miles away).
After a service at All Saints Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Wakes anywhere in RG29 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Your wake could be at a house on Whitewater Road, Queens Road and New Road or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Odiham (1 mile south-east), Warnborough Green (1 mile north-west), Greywell (1 mile west), Broad Oak (1 mile east) and Hook Common (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (6 miles west), Farnborough (8 miles east), Fleet (5 miles east), Aldershot (8 miles east), Alton (8 miles south) and Yateley (8 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Odiham Castle (0.5 miles north-west) and West Green House Agricultural Museum (3.1 miles north). Open spaces near North Warnborough include Tundry Hill and The Mill Field.
- Nearby schools include Mayhill Junior School (0.6 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Anchor Inn (under half a mile south-west)
Allergies and dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing typically contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
We arrive in good time and roast quietly, well away from the entrance.
Add chicken as an alternative.
What a hog roast costs
There’s no fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- Menu choices and extras
- Plates or china
- The journey to the venue
- How long the roast and service take
Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups typically cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to include:
- The venue or postcode
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Your date and serving time
- Rough numbers
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A picture of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
How it works
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can get on with your wake in North Warnborough. Late-December sunset in North Warnborough is about 4:00pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Get in touch when the date is set.
- We confirm the space.
- We cook on site.
- We serve quietly.
- We tidy up and go.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Send final numbers in good time
Ask for a quote
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
What comes off the roaster
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll, just as they should.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Common questions in North Warnborough
We’re gathering after a service at All Saints Church: can you cater?
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. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Is North Warnborough too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What if things run late?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will adjust.
How much will it be?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
Do you provide china?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
How much room do you need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a picture if you are unsure.
Do you need anything from the family?
Very little: an outdoor cooking spot and someone to meet us.
When do you start roasting?
Hours rather than minutes. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a venue’s set menu, a hog roast at a hall is often simpler. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
What you get with us
- Our staff serve and clear
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- All the equipment comes with us
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
See our pricing and the cost guide.
What the cooking area needs
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- A short route for the equipment
- A friend or relative we can call
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away