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Hog Roast for a Wake in Privett, Hampshire
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast for the wake in Privett.
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Wakes in village halls
- Memorial gatherings
Book a hog roast in Privett
About our funeral wake catering in Privett
A wake might be at home, a village or church hall, a club or a pub. Wherever it is, the roaster cooks outdoors under cover, and we serve indoors where the venue allows. Typical bookings include one-year memorials and gatherings after scattering ashes, with new potatoes, salads and roast pork in rolls or on plates.
For a wake near Privett, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish before you book.
Arranging a wake in Privett
Privett is about 5 miles north-west of Petersfield, in Hampshire. We cover Privett and its neighbours for wakes. We cover 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 18 miles away.
If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is Petersfield station, about 4.7 miles south-east. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of Privett; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Here we cover the GU34 postcode area, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Whether your wake is on Church Road and Merepond Lane or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Close by, we cover wakes in Bailey Green (1 mile north-west), Filmore Hill (1 mile west), West Tisted (2 miles north-west), Monkwood (2 miles north) and Drayton (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Winchester (12 miles west), Havant (12 miles south), Eastleigh (14 miles west), Fareham (15 miles south-west), Horndean (9 miles south) and Alton (8 miles north).
A little further out are Petersfield Community Hospital (4.8 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Pidham Hill and Shutts Copse.
How the day works
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so keep us posted on the day. In late September, sunset in Privett is about 7:10pm; in December, about 4:00pm, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We confirm the space.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We tidy up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Let us know about tight access
How to get a price
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning the wake in Privett
It is simple, warm, familiar food, just right after a funeral.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Privett. Typical bookings include:
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- One-year memorials
- Memorial events
- Church and village hall wakes
Families holding a service at Holy Trinity Church often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Questions to ask before you book
- The full menu and the sides
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether plates or china are included
- Allergen information for every dish
Towns and villages near Privett
What else we do in Privett
FAQs for Privett
Is Privett close to London?
Roughly 52 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cater after a service at Holy Trinity Church?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Can you cater in Privett?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Privett and Hampshire. Send us the address for a quote.
Who serves?
No need for your own staff: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Can we just hire the roaster?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
When do you start roasting?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
Is it a sit-down meal?
We serve on plates, with china as an option.
The menu, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, easy to eat standing up. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Stuffing usually contains gluten
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Request gluten-free rolls
We arrive in good time and roast quietly, out of the way of arriving guests.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
If the venue has its own caterer, check whether we can cater there. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Why book our hog roast in Privett
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- No surprises: everything in writing
Read our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
What the cooking area needs
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- A contact for the day who isn’t immediate family
- Space inside for guests
- Permission from the hall or venue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
What affects the price in Privett
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Access to the cooking area
- How many people are eating
- Whether you want china
- Time on site
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
What to tell us
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- The venue or postcode
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Every wake is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your wake: send us your details through our quote form.
Working with your venue
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards