Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Over Wallop, Hampshire
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast for the wake in Over Wallop.
- Home wakes
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Anniversary memorials
Funeral wake catering for Over Wallop
Funeral wake catering near Over Wallop
Services can run over, and that’s fine: a cooked roast can be held for a while. Give us a contact for the day. Whether it is gatherings at clubs and pubs and family meals after a funeral, we’ll put together a menu of apple sauce, new potatoes and salads and more.
In rural Over Wallop, home or the hall is usual. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
Occasions we serve in Over Wallop
If the service runs late, the food waits.
In Over Wallop and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Life celebrations
- Memorial gatherings
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Family meals after a funeral
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Grateley station, roughly 2 miles north-west of the centre.
Questions to ask before you book
- Who carves and who serves
- Whether plates or china are included
- VAT, if it applies
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
Looking after everyone
Rolls and stuffing generally contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Ask close family about dietary needs
Our staff are discreet and respectful throughout.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
Where the roaster can go in Over Wallop
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- Permission from the hall or venue
- Space inside for guests
- Space away from the building and any trees
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
What happens on the day
The roaster cooks outdoors, on a level, open spot under cover, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We agree exactly where before the day. In late September, sunset in Over Wallop is about 7:10pm; in December, about 4:00pm, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- We clear away discreetly.
Getting ready for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Why choose a hog roast in Over Wallop?
Compared with family members cooking, we take the cooking off the family’s hands. The main driver is numbers: the price per head typically falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why book with us
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Serving and clearing done for you
Read our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
The menu, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness go with the pork perfectly. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and our chef carves it to order.
Working with your venue
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Nearby places to Over Wallop
Also in Over Wallop
After a funeral in Over Wallop
Over Wallop is about 7 miles south-west of Andover, in Hampshire. Over Wallop and the surrounding area are covered for wakes. Over Wallop is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Over Wallop to Southampton (18 miles away).
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Peter, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Wherever your wake is in SO20, we can bring the roaster to you. Local streets include Station Road, King Lane and King Lane Cottages; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Middle Wallop (1 mile south-east), Kentsboro (2 miles north-east), Nether Wallop (2 miles south-east), Fox (3 miles north) and Amport (4 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (13 miles south-east), Andover (7 miles north-east), Chandler's Ford (14 miles south-east), Romsey (12 miles south-east), Hyde (13 miles south-east) and Tidworth (7 miles north-west).
Within reach you will find Winterbourne Downs RSPB reserve and Quarley Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The White Hart Inn (under half a mile south-west)
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Numbers
- Access to the cooking area
- Whether you want china
- Menu choices and extras
A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Roughly how many people
- Your menu choices
- Where the event is
- Allergies we should know about
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, use our quote form.
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Over Wallop
What’s the nearest station to Over Wallop?
Grateley station, about 2 miles north-west of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Over Wallop?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Do you serve the food?
You don’t need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you’re not left with the mess.
What do you need from us on the day?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Where can you serve a wake?
Homes, halls, clubs and venues, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook.
What do we need to organise?
Only the place, numbers and a contact. We bring everything else.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away