Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Oakley, Hampshire
Planning a hog roast for the wake in Oakley? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Home wakes
- Ashes ceremonies
- Gatherings after a cremation
A hog roast near Oakley
Before you choose a spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- A short route for the equipment
- A safe distance from the hall
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the roaster
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
Funeral wake catering near Oakley
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 serve new potatoes, apple sauce and rotisserie chicken, and typical bookings are for wakes at a local club and wakes at home.
In Oakley, the hall or the family home is a natural choice. Let us know where the roaster could go. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
Questions from Oakley
We are gathering after a service at St John's: 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 generally elsewhere. Send us the address.
How far is Oakley from London?
Roughly 50 miles from the centre of London.
Is a week’s notice enough?
We do our best at short notice. Send the date and venue for a quick answer.
Will there be enough to go round?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will talk it through when we quote.
Can you work around our timings?
We will be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will adjust.
What if it rains?
Rain does not stop the cooking. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
What comes with the hog roast?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
What should we provide?
Only the place, numbers and a contact. We’ll handle the rest.
Working with your venue
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
A closer look at the menu
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, served in a roll with salads.
Wakes in Oakley: venues and practical details
Oakley is about 3 miles west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. We cover wakes in Oakley, as well as the surrounding area. We bring hog roasts to 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 16 miles away.
After a service at St John's, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
We cover wakes in every part of the RG23 postcode area. From Station Road, Marlborough Gardens and Anton Close or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Newfound (1 mile north-east), Kempshott (2 miles east), Worting (2 miles north-east), Buckskin (2 miles east) and Ibworth (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (3 miles east), Winchester (15 miles south-west), Fleet (15 miles east), Andover (14 miles west), Alton (11 miles south-east) and Tadley (7 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Park Prewett Hospital (3.2 miles north-east) and Willis Museum (3.9 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Farleigh Hill.
- Local schools include Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School (2.3 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Barley Mow pub (under half a mile south-west)
The process
Expect a calm, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we have agreed, and get on with roasting and serving. Late-December sunset in Oakley is about 4:00pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:25pm.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
Before we arrive
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Send final numbers in good time
Get a quote
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
A hog roast or other catering?
If the hall or pub provides food, check whether we can cater there. For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why Oakley hosts choose us
- Served at the time you choose
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- We bring everything to cook and serve
See our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Keep the alternatives labelled
Our staff are discreet and respectful throughout.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Your quote depends on:
- Time on site
- Travel to Oakley
- Access to the cooking area
- The number of people
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
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Dietary requirements
- The address or postcode
- Your date and serving time
- Rules from the venue or landowner
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
Who books funeral wake catering in Oakley?
If the service runs late, the food waits.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Oakley, including:
- Anniversary memorials
- Celebrations of life
- Family meals after a funeral
- Ashes ceremonies
If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is Overton station, about 3.7 miles west.
What to look for in a quote
- How many staff will carve and serve
- VAT, if it applies
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
Places near Oakley
More for events in Oakley
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- 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