Hampshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Picket Piece
Looking for a hog roast for the wake in Picket Piece? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
- Wakes in village halls
- Anniversary memorials
- Home wakes
Slow-roasted pork in Picket Piece
Funeral wake catering in Picket Piece, slow-roasted on site
We cater wakes in Picket Piece and the surrounding area, at homes, halls and venues. We serve rotisserie chicken, roast pork in rolls or on plates and salads, and typical bookings are for wakes in village halls and wakes at a local club.
For a wake in a place like Picket Piece, the village hall is frequently the heart of it, and its grounds suit the roaster. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
The menu, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, roasted until golden.
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and our chef carves it to order.
Common questions in Picket Piece
Is Picket Piece close to London?
Roughly 61 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Picket Piece?
The closest is Andover station, roughly 2.4 miles away.
Is crockery included?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
Is mains power needed?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Do you serve the food?
No need for your own staff: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
What do we need to organise?
Not much: an outdoor cooking spot and someone to meet us.
Do you come to Picket Piece?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Picket Piece and Hampshire. Send us the address for a quote.
Do you cater in village halls?
Homes, halls, clubs and venues, given an outdoor cooking area.
How it works
The roaster cooks outdoors, under a gazebo on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We will agree the spot with you beforehand. In late September, sunset in Picket Piece is about 7:10pm; in December, about 4:00pm, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
Preparing for the day
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Name a contact for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Getting a price
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. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Where the roaster can go in Picket Piece
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- A level outdoor area
- Parking close by for our vehicle
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the roaster
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Coleslaw
Picket Piece: halls, homes and travel
Picket Piece is about 2 miles east of Andover, in Hampshire. Wherever your wake is in Picket Piece, we can bring the roaster, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. We cater 683 places in Hampshire. Our bookings stretch from Picket Piece to Southampton (about 21 miles away).
Here we cover the SP11 postcode area, and we can cater your wake anywhere in it. Whether your wake is on Locksbridge Road, Wyke Court and Galbraith Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Close by, we cover wakes in Finkley Down (1 mile west), Andover Down (1 mile south), Finkley (1 mile north-west), Picket Twenty (1 mile south-west) and East Anton (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (15 miles east), Winchester (12 miles south-east), Hyde (12 miles south-east), Tidworth (10 miles west), Weeke (11 miles south-east) and Kempshott (13 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.4 miles west) and Finkley Down Farm Museum (0.6 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
- Schools near Picket Piece include Winton Community Academy (1.4 miles south-west) and Winton Community Academy (1.4 miles south-west)
Towns and villages near Picket Piece
Also in Picket Piece
Occasions we serve in Picket Piece
Quiet, respectful service.
We’re regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Picket Piece, including:
- Wakes at home
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Ashes ceremonies
- One-year memorials
Relatives arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Andover station, roughly 2.4 miles west of the centre.
What your quote should include
- Any travel or access charges
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- What crockery is supplied
Planning for dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
We clear away discreetly once everyone has eaten.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
There’s no fixed price list, because every wake is different. The main factors are:
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How many people are eating
- The journey to the venue
The main driver is numbers: the price per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Details that help
These are the details we need:
- Dietary requirements
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- The address or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
For event organisers in Picket Piece
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
If you’re booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Rather than relatives cooking, a catered hog roast lets everyone be together. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- All the equipment comes with us
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Served at the time you choose
Read how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards