Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Penton Corner, Hampshire
Funeral wake catering in Penton Corner: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Wakes in village halls
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Planning an event in Penton Corner?
What the cooking area needs
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Permission from the hall or venue
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- A short route for the equipment
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
From the roaster
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
How our funeral wake catering works in Penton Corner
Services can run over, and that is fine: a cooked roast can be held for a while. Name someone we can call on the day. For memorial events and remembrance days, we can cook salads, apple sauce and rotisserie chicken for your guests.
In a small place like Penton Corner, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Timings are planned around your wake, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
What we serve, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and it suits fussy eaters.
Who books funeral wake catering in Penton Corner?
Quiet, respectful service.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Penton Corner:
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Remembrance gatherings
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Wakes in village halls
Relatives arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Andover station, roughly 1.6 miles east of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- Staffing on the day
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- The space, cover and access they need
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
Working with your venue
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
How the day works
A typical booking goes like this: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and our chef carves it when you’re ready. For a summer wake in Penton Corner, there’s light until about 9:25pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- The roast cooks while you are at the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
Before we arrive
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Getting a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
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Penton Corner questions
Is Penton Corner close to London?
Roughly 65 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
We’re gathering after a service at Holy Trinity Church: 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 normally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
We will always try. Send the date and venue for a quick answer.
Is there an alternative to pork?
Chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Halal is not available.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
What’s the price?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your wake for a quote.
When do you start roasting?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Where does the hog roast go?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will check it with you before booking.
Arranging a wake in Penton Corner
Penton Corner is about 2 miles west of Andover, in Hampshire. We are happy to travel to Penton Corner for wakes and the places nearby. Penton Corner is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 21 miles away.
If the funeral is at a church such as Holy Trinity Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
For wakes in SP11, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. That could mean a wake in a garden on Short Lane and Beech Close, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. For wakes just outside Penton Corner, we cover Penton Grafton (1 mile north), Penton Mewsey (1 mile north), Red Post Bridge (1 mile south), Foxcotte (1 mile north-east) and Charlton (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (14 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles south), Hyde (14 miles south-east), Tidworth (6 miles west), Weeke (13 miles south-east) and Stanmore (14 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Andover Museum (2.3 miles east) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (1.5 miles east). Open spaces near Penton Corner include Quarley Hill and Anton Lakes.
- Local schools include Harrow Way Community School (1.2 miles east)
- Local pubs include White Hart Public House (0.7 miles north)
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Rolls and stuffing usually contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
We hold the food if people are delayed; just let us know.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who do not eat pork.
A hog roast or other catering?
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea, which is fine with us. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Why book with us
- Carved to order by a chef
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Our staff serve and clear
- All the equipment comes with us
Read how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
What affects the price in Penton Corner
Here’s what affects the price:
- Plates or china
- How many people are eating
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Access to the cooking area
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Rough numbers
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or SP11 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away