Hampshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Quidhampton
Looking for a hog roast for the wake in Quidhampton? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
- Celebrations of life
- Remembrance gatherings
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
A hog roast near Quidhampton
Funeral wake catering in Quidhampton, slow-roasted on site
We roast quietly on site while the service takes place, ready for when everyone comes back. Our staff serve calmly and clear away discreetly. We are frequently asked to cater life celebrations and gatherings at clubs and pubs, serving rotisserie chicken, apple sauce and salads.
For a wake near Quidhampton, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well. The hog is roasted on site at your wake, low and slow, for hours, and carved only when you’re ready to eat.
Quidhampton: halls, homes and travel
Quidhampton is about 7 miles west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Thinking about a hog roast for the wake in Quidhampton? We can help. We bring hog roasts to 683 places across Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 19 miles away.
Relatives arriving by train should know that Quidhampton has its own station, Overton station.
We cater wakes across RG25 and the streets around it. Whether your wake is on Elm Road, Copse Road and Station Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. If your venue is just outside Quidhampton, we also cover Overton (1 mile south), Southington (1 mile south-west), Laverstoke (2 miles south-west), Freefolk (2 miles south-west) and Deane (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (7 miles east), Winchester (13 miles south), Andover (10 miles west), Alton (14 miles south-east), Tadley (9 miles north-east) and Hook (14 miles east).
Green spaces nearby include Ladle Hill.
- Local pubs include The White Hart Public House (under half a mile south)
Planning the wake in Quidhampton
Alternatives are available.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Here are some of the most popular:
- Celebrations of life
- Ashes ceremonies
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Anniversary memorials
For a service at a church like Church of St Mary, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Comparing caterers
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Allergen information for every dish
- Whether travel is included
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- Parking close by for our vehicle
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Looking after everyone
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
We hold the food if people are delayed; just let us know.
Ask about china.
Also near Quidhampton
Also in Quidhampton
The menu, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, a hot, filling option of their own.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Each price is built from:
- Numbers
- Whether you want china
- Time on site
- Menu choices and extras
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.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Dietary requirements
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- The venue or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A picture of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a cold buffet, a warm plated meal is more comforting. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why us?
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Planned to your running order
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- No surprises: everything in writing
Read our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Quidhampton: your questions answered
How far is Quidhampton from London?
About 53 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Quidhampton?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
What’s the price?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
Do you cover Quidhampton?
We do. Send us the address and we will check the date.
How big a hog will we need?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
What about coeliacs?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Can you do something else?
Yes, add chicken or a vegetarian option for those who need them.
Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Step by step
A hog roast is always cooked outside, on a level, open spot under cover, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We will agree the spot with you beforehand. Most wakes in Quidhampton are held in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, though in December it’s dark by about 4:00pm.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
How to prepare
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards