Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Overton, Hampshire
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the wake makes the food part of your wake in Overton.
- Memorial events
- Anniversary memorials
- Gatherings at the family home
Planning an event in Overton?
What we serve, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg.
Funeral wake catering near Overton
For a celebration of life, a hog roast can reflect the person being remembered. Tell us what matters to you and we will do our best. Popular choices include halloumi skewers, apple sauce and new potatoes, and typical bookings are for wakes in village halls and pub and club wakes.
In Overton, the hall or the family home is a natural choice. Tell us about outdoor space for the roaster. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
Wakes in Overton: venues and practical details
Overton is about 7 miles west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. From village halls to gardens and fields, wakes around Overton suit a hog roast. We cater 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading, about 19 miles away.
Families holding a service at Church of St Mary frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Anywhere in RG25, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From High Street, Station Road and London Road or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. For wakes just outside Overton, we cover Southington (1 mile west), Quidhampton (1 mile north), Laverstoke (2 miles south-west), Freefolk (2 miles west) and Deane (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (7 miles east), Winchester (13 miles south), Andover (10 miles west), Alton (14 miles south-east), Tadley (9 miles north-east) and Hook (14 miles east).
- Nearby, you will find The Greyhound pub (less than half a mile south)
What a hog roast costs
Things that change the price:
- Access to the cooking area
- The number of people
- Distance from us
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Getting an accurate quote
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Allergies we should know about
- Where the event is
- Which meats and sides you’d like
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A photo of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning the wake in Overton
One roast feeds everyone together, so people can eat and share memories.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Overton, including:
- Memorial gatherings
- Wakes in village halls
- Wakes at a local club
- Gatherings at the family home
Relatives arriving by train should know that Overton station is about 0.8 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- How many staff will carve and serve
- A clear list of what’s included
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
How it works
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so we don’t need mains power to cook, though a socket nearby is handy for lighting. Autumn and winter afternoons in Overton get dark early: about 7:10pm in late September and 4:00pm in December, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
How to get a price
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, use our quote form.
Planning help
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Planning the cooking spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A hall or room for eating
- A safe distance from the hall
- Parking close by for our vehicle
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a venue’s set menu, a hog roast at a hall is frequently simpler. 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 book our hog roast in Overton
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Our staff serve and clear
- Planned to your running order
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Overton
How far is Overton from London?
About 53 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Where can you serve a wake?
Homes, halls, clubs and venues, given an outdoor cooking area.
Do you provide china?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Do you serve the food?
No need for your own staff: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Can you do something else?
Yes, add chicken or a vegetarian option for those who need them.
Is mains power needed?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
How quickly can you cater a wake?
We’ll always try. Tell us the details and we’ll reply promptly.
Allergies and dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
Name a friend or relative as our contact, so the family can focus on guests.
Ask about china.
Working with your venue
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we will confirm what we can provide.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards