Hampshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Penton Grafton
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 Penton Grafton.
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Celebrations of life
- Gatherings at the family home
Book a hog roast in Penton Grafton
Funeral wake catering in Penton Grafton, carved to order
After a funeral in Penton Grafton, people need somewhere to gather and something warm to eat. Roast pork in a roll or on a plate is comforting and familiar, and nobody in the family has to cook. We serve apple sauce, roast pork in rolls or on plates and new potatoes, and typical bookings are for remembrance gatherings and home wakes.
Near Penton Grafton, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
Before you choose a spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- A hall or room for eating
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Clearance from walls and branches
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the roaster
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
Planning for dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
We set up quietly and start the roast early, out of the way of arriving guests.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
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What we serve, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed can be served in a roll or on a plate.
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Penton Grafton
How far is Penton Grafton from London?
About 65 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to Penton Grafton?
Andover station, about 1.9 miles south-east of the centre.
What should we provide?
Very little: an outdoor cooking spot and someone to meet us.
Can you cater in Penton Grafton?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Penton Grafton and Hampshire. Send us the address for a quote.
What if the service runs late?
We wait: a cooked roast can be held for a while.
Do we need to provide electricity?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
What if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Step by step
The roaster is gas-fired, so cooking doesn’t depend on mains power, though a socket nearby is handy for lighting. Late-December sunset in Penton Grafton is about 4:00pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- We set up and roast while you’re at the service.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Get 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. Use our quote form.
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After a funeral in Penton Grafton
Penton Grafton is about 2 miles north-west of Andover, in Hampshire. A hog roast suits wakes around Penton Grafton, whatever the venue. Penton Grafton is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Penton Grafton to Southampton (22 miles away).
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Andover station, about 1.9 miles south-east.
This part of Hampshire takes in SP11. Other places close to Penton Grafton we cover include Penton Mewsey (1 mile north-east), Penton Corner (1 mile south), Foxcotte (1 mile east), Charlton (1 mile east) and Weyhill (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (15 miles south-east), Hyde (14 miles south-east), Tidworth (6 miles west), Weeke (14 miles south-east), Stanmore (15 miles south-east) and Ludgershall (4 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Andover Museum (2.6 miles south-east) and Ludgershall Castle (4.6 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
- Nearby, you’ll find White Hart Public House (less than half a mile east)
A hog roast or other catering?
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea, which is fine with us. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why book our hog roast in Penton Grafton
- Planned to your running order
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Our staff serve and clear
- All the equipment comes with us
Take a look at how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Events we cater in Penton Grafton
The family can spend time with guests.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Penton Grafton and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Remembrance days
- Wakes in village halls
- Memorial events
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
For a service at a church like Holy Trinity Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
What your quote should include
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- The full menu and the sides
- Who carves and who serves
Organising for someone else?
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
What affects the price in Penton Grafton
Each price is built from:
- Crockery choices
- How long the roast and service take
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The journey to the venue
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. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Getting an accurate quote
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Your date and serving time
- What the outdoor space is like
- Where the event is
- Anything the venue has asked for
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A photo of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards