Hampshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Nursted
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the wake turns the food into a centrepiece of your wake in Nursted.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Anniversary memorials
- Celebrations of life
A hog roast near Nursted
Funeral wake catering near Nursted
A wake might be at home, a village or church hall, a club or a pub. We need an outdoor spot to cook, and the food can be served inside. Whether it is memorial events and celebration-of-life gatherings, we can cook rotisserie chicken, roast pork in rolls or on plates and halloumi skewers and more.
Near Nursted, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
Wake catering near Nursted
Nursted is about 2 miles south-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Wherever your wake is in Nursted, we can bring the roaster, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. We bring hog roasts to all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Nursted to Southampton (21 miles away).
Nursted is within about 2 miles of the South Downs National Park, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We cater wakes across the GU31 postcode area. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Buriton (2 miles west), Weston (2 miles west), Ramsdean (3 miles west), Chalton (4 miles south-west) and West Marden (5 miles south). Larger places within reach include Havant (9 miles south), Fareham (15 miles south-west), Horndean (7 miles south-west), Alton (12 miles north), Waterlooville (9 miles south-west) and Purbrook (10 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Clanfield Earthwork (3.8 miles south-west) and Petersfield Community Hospital (1.7 miles north-west). Open spaces near Nursted include Oakham Hill and Liss Riverside Railway Walk South.
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- One contact on the day
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
Questions from Nursted
Do you come out to small places like Nursted?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Nursted close to London?
About 50 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
When do you start roasting?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
What happens after service?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
Can you work around our timings?
We will be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll adjust.
What do you need from us on the day?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We’ll bring the rest.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we will talk you through it.
Do you need power or water?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
What a hog roast costs
Each price is built from:
- Whether you want china
- Site access
- Travel to Nursted
- Time on site
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and the cooking area, we will need:
- Dietary requirements
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Your menu choices
- Rough numbers
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A picture of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Rather than relatives cooking, we take the cooking off the family’s hands. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book our hog roast in Nursted
- Carved to order by a chef
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- We bring everything to cook and serve
See our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Nearby places to Nursted
Also in Nursted
The menu, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we’ll bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Nursted?
It is simple, warm, familiar food, which is what people want after a service.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Nursted. Typical bookings include:
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Wakes at a local club
- Family meals after a funeral
- Celebrations of life
For family travelling by train, Petersfield station is about 1.8 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- Whether VAT is included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Whether travel is included
Looking after everyone
Rolls and stuffing typically contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
Food is served as everyone gathers, quietly and respectfully.
Let us know if there is something the person especially liked.
For event organisers in Nursted
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we will confirm what we can provide.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
How it works
We arrive hours before you want to eat, since slow roasting cannot be rushed. The smell typically brings people over long before we carve. Summer evenings in Nursted stay light until about 9:20pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Send final numbers in good time
Ask for a quote
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your wake: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
- 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
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards