Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Penton Mewsey, Hampshire
Funeral wake catering in Penton Mewsey: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Gatherings at the family home
- Life celebrations
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
Book a hog roast in Penton Mewsey
Funeral wake catering in Penton Mewsey, slow-roasted on site
Some families choose a hog roast because it was a favourite. Let us know if there is anything special and we will do our best. Typical bookings include life celebrations and gatherings after a cremation, serving halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and apple sauce.
In a small place like Penton Mewsey, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
After a funeral in Penton Mewsey
Penton Mewsey is about 2 miles north-west of Andover, in Hampshire. We set up the roaster at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Penton Mewsey. Penton Mewsey is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Penton Mewsey to Southampton (about 22 miles away).
If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is Andover station, about 1.9 miles south-east.
This part of Hampshire takes in SP11, so your wake can be anywhere in it. From Chalkcroft Lane, Trinity Rise and Newbury Hill or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Penton Grafton (1 mile south-west), Penton Corner (1 mile south), Foxcotte (1 mile east), Charlton (1 mile east) and Clanville (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include 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 (2.5 miles south-east) and Ludgershall Castle (4.7 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
- Pubs nearby include White Hart Public House (within half a mile south)
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What a hog roast costs
There is no fixed price list, because every wake is different. What matters most:
- Numbers
- Site access
- Distance from us
- Whether you want china
A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Details that help
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Dietary requirements
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- An estimate of numbers
- Any venue rules
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or SP11 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
Common questions in Penton Mewsey
Is Penton Mewsey too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Penton Mewsey close to London?
Roughly 65 miles from the centre of London.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we’ll bring them. You will get allergen details for everything.
How much room do you need?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a picture if you are unsure.
What if things run late?
We will be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll fit around changes.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, for confident cooks. We will explain the details with your quote.
What do you need from us on the day?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Do you provide china?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
Step by step
We roast under cover, so a shower won’t spoil the food. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. In winter, it’s dark in Penton Mewsey by about 4:00pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:25pm.
- Get in touch when the date is set.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We cook on site.
- We serve quietly.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
One contact for the day helps, so the immediate family is not disturbed.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Occasions we serve in Penton Mewsey
The family can spend time with guests.
We are regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Penton Mewsey, such as:
- Remembrance days
- Wakes at home
- Memorial gatherings
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
If the funeral is at a church such as Holy Trinity Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Comparing caterers
- What the price includes, item by item
- What crockery is supplied
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Rather than relatives cooking, we take the cooking off the family’s hands. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
What you get with us
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Sides to make it a full meal
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Timed around your day
Read our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
The menu, dish by dish
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it is needed, which keeps it hot and moist right to the last roll.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce make the roll, just as they should.
Space, access and the venue
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Space away from the building and any trees
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- 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
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away