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Hog Roast for a Wake in Passfield, Hampshire
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the wake turns the food into a centrepiece of your wake in Passfield.
- Memorial events
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Family get-togethers after a service
A hog roast near Passfield
How it works
People love watching the carving: the hog is carved in front of your guests, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. In winter, it is dark in Passfield by about 4:00pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:20pm.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or GU30 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
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Funeral wake catering in Passfield, slow-roasted on site
While you are at the service, the roast cooks quietly, ready for when everyone comes back. We serve without fuss and clear up quietly. On the menu are rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and new potatoes, and we are regularly asked to cater gatherings at the family home and celebrations of life.
In a small place like Passfield, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
For event organisers in Passfield
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we will confirm what we can provide.
About the food
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, roasted until golden.
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- A short route for the equipment
- A hall or room for eating
- Clearance from walls and branches
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the roaster
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
How we price a hog roast for the wake
The price comes down to:
- Whether you want china
- Numbers
- How long the roast and service take
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- What the outdoor space is like
- Which meats and sides you’d like
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or GU30 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Common questions in Passfield
Do you come out to small places like Passfield?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Is Passfield close to London?
About 42 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is a week’s notice enough?
Frequently, yes. Contact us as soon as you have a date and we will answer straight away.
Is crockery included?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
What if the service runs late?
That is fine: a cooked roast can be held for a while.
Where can you serve a wake?
Homes, halls, clubs and venues, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook.
When do you start roasting?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Is there an alternative to pork?
Yes, add chicken or a vegetarian option.
Who books funeral wake catering in Passfield?
It’s simple, warm, familiar food, just right after a funeral.
Here’s what people in Passfield most often book a hog roast for:
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Memorial gatherings
- One-year memorials
- Church and village hall wakes
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Liphook station, roughly 2.3 miles south-east of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- Any travel or access charges
- Staffing on the day
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Plates, china and cutlery
After a funeral in Passfield
Passfield is about 7 miles south-east of Alton, in Hampshire. We cover wakes in Passfield. Passfield is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Passfield to Guildford (about 15 miles away).
The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Passfield, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We cater wakes across GU30 and the streets around it. Your wake could be at a house on The Lyndons, Eleanor Close and Lynchborough Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. For wakes just outside Passfield, we cover Conford (1 mile south-east), Weavers Down (1 mile south), Liphook (2 miles south-east), Woolmer (2 miles south-west) and Longmoor (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Farnborough (14 miles north), Fleet (12 miles north), Horndean (15 miles south-west), Aldershot (11 miles north), Alton (7 miles north-west) and Petersfield (8 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Chase Community Hospital (1.5 miles north-west). The countryside around Passfield includes Deadwater Valley and Wheeler's Down.
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Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Compared with a venue’s set menu, a hog roast at home or a hall can be simpler and better value. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
What you get with us
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
See our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Not everyone eats pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
We set up quietly and start the roast early, out of the way of arriving guests.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards