Hampshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Rake
We bring a hog roast for the wake to Rake and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Life celebrations
- Remembrance gatherings
- Ashes ceremonies
Funeral wake catering for Rake
Funeral wake catering in Rake, slow-roasted on site
While you are at the service, the roast cooks quietly, ready for when everyone comes back. Our staff serve calmly and clear away discreetly. Whether it is family meals after a funeral and gatherings at the family home, we’ll put together a menu of halloumi skewers, new potatoes and salads for your guests.
For a wake near Rake, a farmhouse or village hall often works well, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Wakes in Rake: venues and practical details
Rake is about 4 miles north-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Thinking about a hog roast for the wake in Rake? We can help. Rake is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 19 miles away.
If relatives are coming by rail, Liss station is about 1.6 miles away. The South Downs National Park is within about 5 miles of Rake; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Anywhere in GU33, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a wake in a garden on London Road, Brewells Lane and St Patrick's Lane, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. If your venue is just outside Rake, we also cover The Mint (1 mile north-west), Hill Brow (1 mile south-west), Liss (1 mile west), Liss Forest (1 mile north-west) and West Liss (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Havant (14 miles south-west), Horndean (12 miles south-west), Aldershot (15 miles north), Alton (9 miles north-west), Waterlooville (14 miles south-west) and Petersfield (4 miles south-west).
A little further out are Chase Community Hospital (4.2 miles north). Open spaces near Rake include Liss Riverside Railway Walk North and Wheeler's Down.
- Local pubs include The Sun Inn (less than half a mile south)
How the day works
We roast under cover, so a shower will not spoil the food. It’s worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. In late September, sunset in Rake is about 7:05pm; in December, about 4:00pm, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
Before we arrive
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or GU33 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
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Occasions we serve in Rake
Nobody in the family has to cook or serve.
However big or small the event in Rake, a slow roast goes a long way. We’re frequently asked to cater:
- Anniversary memorials
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Life celebrations
After a service at Rake Mission Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Before you book anyone
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Allergen information for every dish
- What crockery is supplied
- Staffing on the day
Working with your venue
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Common questions in Rake
Do you come out to small places like Rake?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
We’re gathering after a service at Rake Mission Church: can you cater?
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 typically elsewhere. Send us the address.
Where can you serve a wake?
Homes, halls, clubs and venues, given an outdoor cooking area.
How do we prepare?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We’ll bring the rest.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
Do you come to Rake?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Rake and Hampshire. Send us the address for a quote.
What if the service runs late?
We wait: a cooked roast can be held for a while.
Do we need our own staff?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
A closer look at the menu
Stuffing and apple sauce
No hog roast roll is complete without sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce, balancing the rich, salty pork.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Access to the cooking area
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Numbers
- Time on site
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and the cooking area, we’ll need:
- The address or postcode
- An estimate of numbers
- Any venue rules
- Your menu choices
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Rolls and stuffing typically contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
- Request gluten-free rolls
We set up quietly and start the roast early, well away from the entrance.
Add chicken as an alternative.
Towns and villages near Rake
Other occasions in Rake
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to sandwiches, hot food feels more caring. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
Why Rake hosts choose us
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Timed around your day
Take a look at our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
What the cooking area needs
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- One contact on the day
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Clearance from walls and branches
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Rake
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards