Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Oakridge, Hampshire
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Oakridge and the surrounding area.
- Pub and club wakes
- Anniversary memorials
- Hall gatherings after a service
Planning an event in Oakridge?
Funeral wake catering near Oakridge
Funerals are generally planned within a week or two. Contact us as soon as you have a date, and we will give you a quick answer. We serve rotisserie chicken, new potatoes and salads, and we’re frequently booked for home wakes and celebrations of life.
In Oakridge, the hall or the family home is a natural choice. Let us know where the roaster could go. You’ll know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Oakridge
What’s the nearest station to Oakridge?
Oakridge has its own station: Basingstoke station.
Is Oakridge close to London?
Roughly 46 miles from the centre of London.
Do you need power or water?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Do you need anything from the family?
Not much: an outdoor cooking spot and someone to meet us.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will fit around changes.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Typically. Contact us as soon as you have a date and we’ll tell you quickly.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Hours rather than minutes. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
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 bring everything else.
What a hog roast costs
Each price is built from:
- Distance from us
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The number of people
- Site access
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Getting an accurate quote
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Any venue rules
- Dietary requirements
- Your date and serving time
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Rather than relatives cooking, we take the cooking off the family’s hands. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why book our hog roast in Oakridge
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
See our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Also near Oakridge
Also in Oakridge
Wakes in Oakridge: venues and practical details
Oakridge is about 1 mile north-east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. We are happy to travel to Oakridge for wakes and the places nearby. We bring hog roasts to 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading, about 13 miles away.
After a service at Ruins Of Chapel Of The Holy Trinity, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. For anyone coming to the funeral by train, there’s a station right in Oakridge: Basingstoke station.
We cater wakes across the RG21 and RG24 postcode area and the streets around it. That could mean a wake in a garden on New Road, Vyne Road and Goat Lane or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Oakridge is on the A3010, so it is easy for us to reach with the equipment. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Eastrop (1 mile south-east), Popley (1 mile north), Viables (1 mile south), Lychpit (2 miles east) and Old Basing (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Farnborough (14 miles east), Fleet (11 miles east), Aldershot (14 miles east), Alton (10 miles south-east), Yateley (12 miles north-east) and Tadley (6 miles north).
A little further out are Basing House (1.6 miles east) and Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (1.1 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Farleigh Hill and Daneshill Park Woods.
- Local schools include Oakridge Junior School (less than half a mile north-west) and The Costello School (0.7 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Rising Sun pub (under half a mile south-west)
Events we cater in Oakridge
Hearty food that most people like, which is what people want after a service.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Oakridge. Typical bookings include:
- Wakes at a local club
- Memorial gatherings
- Church and village hall wakes
- Gatherings after a cremation
With the A3010 nearby, it’s easy for family travelling by car to reach Oakridge.
Questions to ask before you book
- What crockery is supplied
- The full menu and the sides
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Staffing on the day
How the day works
Rain does not stop the roast, because we cook under cover. It’s worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. Most wakes in Oakridge are held in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, but by late December it’s dark at about 4:00pm.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We pack up quietly.
How to prepare
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Get a quote
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
We set up quietly and start the roast early, out of the way of arriving guests.
Let us know if there is something the person especially liked.
A closer look at the menu
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we’ll bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and our chef carves it to order.
Where the roaster can go in Oakridge
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- A friend or relative we can call
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- Parking close by for our vehicle
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards