Hampshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Northington
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Funeral wake catering in Northington.
- Celebrations of life
- Church and village hall wakes
- One-year memorials
Planning an event in Northington?
What the cooking area needs
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- A friend or relative we can call
- Clearance from walls and branches
- A hall or room for eating
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Northington
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
Funeral wake catering in Northington, slow-roasted on site
We roast quietly on site while the service takes place, so food is ready when people arrive. We serve without fuss and clear up quietly. We are frequently asked to cater gatherings at clubs and pubs and one-year memorials, with halloumi skewers, apple sauce and roast pork in rolls or on plates.
In a small place like Northington, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
After a funeral in Northington
Northington is about 7 miles north-east of Hyde, in Hampshire. We cover wakes in Northington. Northington is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 17 miles away.
If relatives are coming by rail, Micheldever station, about 4.6 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
Anywhere in SO24, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Close by, we cover wakes in Totford (1 mile north-east), Brown Candover (1 mile north-east), Old Alresford (2 miles south-east), Bighton (3 miles south-east) and Preston Candover (4 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (10 miles north), Winchester (8 miles south-west), Eastleigh (13 miles south-west), Andover (14 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (13 miles south-west) and Alton (9 miles east).
A little further out are Barton Castle (3.2 miles east).
- Nearby, you’ll find The Woolpack Inn (within half a mile north-east)
FAQs for Northington
Do you come out to small places like Northington?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What’s the nearest station to Northington?
The closest is Micheldever station, roughly 4.6 miles away.
Do you provide china?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
How do we prepare?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We will bring the rest.
Will there be enough to go round?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will confirm everything in writing.
Do we need our own staff?
You do not need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
What space does the roaster need?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a picture if you are unsure.
Who books funeral wake catering in Northington?
It is simple, warm, familiar food, just right after a funeral.
In Northington and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Memorial events
- Life celebrations
- Ashes ceremonies
- Wakes in village halls
For a service at a church like Church of St John the Evangelist, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
What your quote should include
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Allergen information for every dish
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Travel and any London charges
Step by step
The secret is time: the meat cooks gently until it is tender while the skin turns into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. In late September, sunset in Northington is about 7:10pm; in December, about 4:00pm, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We confirm the space.
- We cook on site.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We leave the venue tidy.
How to prepare
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Gather dietary requirements early
Getting a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
What affects the price in Northington
Your quote depends on:
- Access to the cooking area
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Time on site
- Plates or china
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
What we need to know
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Where the event is
- Any venue rules
- An estimate of numbers
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.
What we serve, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, perfect for eating on the move. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved thick or thin, as people like it, straight from the roaster.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea, which is fine with us. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why book our hog roast in Northington
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
See how we price or the cost guide.
Allergies and dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
We clear away discreetly once everyone has eaten.
Let us know if there’s something the person especially liked.
Nearby places to Northington
Also in Northington
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away