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Hog Roast for a Wake in Old Alresford, Hampshire
Funeral wake catering in Old Alresford: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Gatherings at the family home
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Church and village hall wakes
A hog roast near Old Alresford
Funeral wake catering near Old Alresford
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. On the menu are salads, apple sauce and rotisserie chicken, and we are often booked for gatherings at clubs and pubs and memorial events.
For a wake near Old Alresford, a farmhouse or village hall often works well. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
What the cooking area needs
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- A hall or room for eating
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- A friend or relative we can call
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
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A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing go with the pork perfectly. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
What happens on the day
We roast under cover, so a shower will not spoil the food. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. In winter, it’s dark in Old Alresford by 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.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
How to prepare
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Events we cater in Old Alresford
It’s simple, warm, familiar food, just right after a funeral.
We’re regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Old Alresford, including:
- Remembrance days
- Wakes at a local club
- Family meals after a funeral
- Hall gatherings after a service
After a service at Church of St Mary, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What your quote should include
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Plates, china and cutlery
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- If the price includes VAT
Allergies and dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
We arrive in good time and roast quietly, well away from the entrance.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
There is no fixed price list, because every wake is different. What matters most:
- How many people are eating
- Travel to Old Alresford
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Access to the cooking area
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
What to tell us
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- Your menu choices
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The address or postcode
- Your date and serving time
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or SO24 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
If the venue has its own caterer, ask whether outside caterers are allowed. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why book our hog roast in Old Alresford
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- An itemised quote
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
Read our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Old Alresford: halls, homes and travel
Old Alresford is about 7 miles north-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. We cover wakes in Old Alresford, along with the towns and villages around it. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Old Alresford to Southampton (16 miles away).
We bring hog roasts to wakes all over SO24. Streets in the area include Kiln Lane, Colden Lane and The Brook, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. If your venue is just outside Old Alresford, we also cover Bighton (1 mile east), Northington (2 miles north-west), Totford (3 miles north-west), Brown Candover (3 miles north) and Upper Wield (4 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (11 miles north), Winchester (7 miles south-west), Eastleigh (12 miles south-west), Horndean (15 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (13 miles south-west) and Alton (9 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Barton Castle (3.1 miles north-east).
- Nearby, you’ll find The Globe Inn (0.7 miles south)
For event organisers in Old Alresford
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we will confirm what we can provide.
Questions from Old Alresford
Do you come out to small places like Old Alresford?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Mary: 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. Send us the address.
What should we sort out beforehand?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
What do people get?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Where does the hog roast go?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. A picture helps.
How big a hog will we need?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
What about coeliacs?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Do you cater in village halls?
Most places, if the roaster can cook outside.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards