Hampshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Petersfield
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 Petersfield.
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Celebrations of life
Funeral wake catering for Petersfield
How our funeral wake catering works in Petersfield
Services can run over, and that’s fine: we will hold the food until people arrive. Name someone we can call on the day. Popular choices include roast pork in rolls or on plates, new potatoes and apple sauce, and we’re regularly asked to cater home wakes and celebrations of life.
For a wake in Petersfield, somewhere close to the church or crematorium helps, with outdoor space for the roaster. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat.
Wake catering near Petersfield
Petersfield is about 10 miles north of Havant, in Hampshire. We cover Petersfield and its neighbours for wakes. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 21 miles away.
Petersfield is on or near the A3 and A272, handy for relatives driving in. For a service at a church like St Peter's Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. The South Downs National Park is within about a mile of Petersfield; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Wherever your wake is in GU31 and GU32, we can roast on site for your guests. Local streets include High Street, Station Road and London Road; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Petersfield sits on or near the A3 and A272, which makes travel to your wake easy. Other places close to Petersfield we cover include Sheet (1 mile north-east), Steep (1 mile north), Stroud (2 miles west), Steep Marsh (2 miles north) and Langrish (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Havant (10 miles south), Horndean (7 miles south-west), Alton (10 miles north), Waterlooville (9 miles south-west), Purbrook (10 miles south-west) and Bordon (8 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Bear Museum (within half a mile south) and Petersfield Community Hospital (less than half a mile west). Open spaces near Petersfield include Wheatham Hill and Liss Riverside Railway Walk South.
- Local schools include Morton House School (less than half a mile south-west) and The Petersfield School (under half a mile south-west)
- Local pubs include The White Hart pub (within half a mile east)
How it works
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can get on with your wake. In winter, it is dark in Petersfield by 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.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
Before we arrive
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
What else we do in Petersfield
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Next to booking a function room menu, a hog roast at home or a hall can be simpler and better value. Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups generally cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why book with us
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Serving and clearing done for you
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
Where the roaster can go in Petersfield
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- A contact for the day who is not immediate family
- A short route for the equipment
- Space inside for guests
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Looking after everyone
Rolls and stuffing normally contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
Our staff are discreet and respectful throughout.
Ask about china.
Prices and what affects them
Each price is built from:
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Travel to Petersfield
- Access to the cooking area
- Whether you want china
For larger numbers, a hog roast is normally good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Details that help
To get the best quote, send us:
- Dietary requirements
- Roughly how many people
- Anything the venue has asked for
- What the outdoor space is like
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
Petersfield questions
Which station is closest to Petersfield?
Petersfield has its own station: Petersfield station.
Do you cater at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
Do you come to Petersfield?
Yes, Petersfield is in our area. Send us the address and we will check the date.
Do we need our own staff?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Do you need anything from the family?
Just the venue, rough numbers and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
When do you start roasting?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Who books funeral wake catering in Petersfield?
It is simple, warm, familiar food, just right after a funeral.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Petersfield, including:
- Pub and club wakes
- Memorial events
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Remembrance days
Relatives arriving by train should know that there’s a station right in Petersfield: Petersfield station.
What your quote should include
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Who carves and who serves
- The space, cover and access they need
- Whether travel is included
About the food
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and it is carved fresh as people come up.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
For event organisers in Petersfield
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- 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