Hampshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Preston Candover
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Preston Candover and the surrounding area.
- Home wakes
- Family meals after a funeral
- Hall gatherings after a service
Slow-roasted pork in Preston Candover
Step by step
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your wake. For a summer wake in Preston Candover, there is light until about 9:25pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We confirm the space.
- We cook on site.
- We serve quietly.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Send final numbers in good time
- Let us know about tight access
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Getting a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
About our funeral wake catering in Preston Candover
After a funeral in Preston Candover, people need somewhere to gather and something warm to eat. A hog roast is simple, hearty food that most people enjoy, and it takes the cooking off the family. For remembrance days and gatherings at clubs and pubs, we can cook new potatoes, apple sauce and halloumi skewers.
Near Preston Candover, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
Preston Candover questions
How far is Preston Candover from London?
About 50 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cater after a service at Church of St. Mary the Virgin?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is usually elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Can you do gluten-free?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. We’ll explain the details with your quote.
What do we need to organise?
Just the venue, rough numbers and a contact for the day. We will handle the rest.
What happens after service?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
Planners, venues and businesses
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Planning the wake in Preston Candover
Nobody in the family has to cook or serve.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Preston Candover and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Wakes at home
- Celebrations of life
- Ashes ceremonies
Families holding a service at Church of St. Mary the Virgin often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
What your quote should include
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Allergen information for every dish
- Whether VAT is included
- Travel and any London charges
What a hog roast costs
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Plates or china
- Time on site
- Menu choices and extras
- Site access
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What we need to know
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The address or postcode
- What the outdoor space is like
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your wake for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
We dress smartly and keep a low profile.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
Nearby places to Preston Candover
Other occasions in Preston Candover
What we serve, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, roasted until golden.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Arranging a wake in Preston Candover
Preston Candover is about 7 miles south of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. We cater wakes across Preston Candover and nearby, from gardens to fields. We cover 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Preston Candover to Reading (about 20 miles away).
For wakes in RG25, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. Local streets include Stenbury Drive, Farriers Close and Garden Close; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. For wakes just outside Preston Candover, we cover Upper Wield (2 miles south-east), Brown Candover (2 miles south-west), Totford (3 miles south-west), Northington (4 miles south-west) and Bighton (5 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (7 miles north), Winchester (11 miles south-west), Fleet (15 miles north-east), Andover (15 miles west), Alton (7 miles east) and Petersfield (14 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Barton Castle (2.4 miles south). The countryside around Preston Candover includes Farleigh Hill.
- Local pubs include The Purefoy Arms Public House (within half a mile south-west)
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to booking a function room menu, a hog roast at a hall is often simpler. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Why book our hog roast in Preston Candover
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- An itemised quote
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Served at the time you choose
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
Where the roaster can go in Preston Candover
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- A hall or room for eating
- A friend or relative we can call
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- 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