Hampshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Ramsdean
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Ramsdean and across Hampshire.
- Pub and club wakes
- Memorial gatherings
- Celebrations of life
A hog roast near Ramsdean
Funeral wake catering near Ramsdean
While you’re at the service, the roast cooks quietly, so food is ready when people arrive. We serve without fuss and clear up quietly. For gatherings at clubs and pubs and remembrance days, we can cook apple sauce, rotisserie chicken and halloumi skewers and more.
In a small place like Ramsdean, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
About the food
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there is a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so everyone has something hot.
Space, access and the venue
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A safe distance from the hall
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- A level outdoor area
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Ramsdean
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
Why choose a hog roast in Ramsdean?
Compared with a venue’s set menu, a hog roast at home or a hall can be simpler and better value. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Why Ramsdean hosts choose us
- Timed around your day
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Our staff serve and clear
Take a look at our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Events we cater in Ramsdean
It copes with timings that shift.
Whatever the occasion in Ramsdean, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings frequently include:
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Pub and club wakes
- Wakes at home
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Petersfield station, roughly 2.3 miles east of the centre.
Questions to ask before you book
- How many staff will carve and serve
- The full menu and the sides
- Travel and any London charges
- What the price includes, item by item
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Tips:
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Stuffing typically contains gluten
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
We hold the food if people are delayed; just let us know.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
How the day works
Slow roasting is the whole point: the meat cooks gently until it is tender while the skin turns into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. In late September, sunset in Ramsdean is about 7:05pm; in December, about 4:00pm, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while you are at the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
Preparing for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Get a quote
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A photo of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
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What a hog roast costs
Here’s what affects the price:
- Travel to Ramsdean
- Time on site
- Whether you want china
- Menu choices and extras
Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups typically cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
What to tell us
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- The address or postcode
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Allergies we should know about
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
Places near Ramsdean
More for events in Ramsdean
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
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.
Ramsdean: halls, homes and travel
Ramsdean is about 2 miles west of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Wherever your wake is in Ramsdean, we can bring the roaster, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. Ramsdean is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 18 miles away.
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St John the Evangelist, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. Ramsdean is within about 3 miles of the South Downs National Park; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Wakes anywhere in GU32 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Weston (1 mile east), Buriton (2 miles south-east), Nursted (3 miles east), Chalton (4 miles south) and Blendworth (5 miles south). Larger places within reach include Winchester (15 miles west), Gosport (15 miles south-west), Havant (9 miles south), Fareham (13 miles south-west), Horndean (6 miles south) and Alton (11 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Clanfield Earthwork (3.3 miles south) and Bear Museum (2.5 miles east). Open spaces near Ramsdean include Pidham Hill.
- Local schools include The Petersfield School (2.2 miles east)
Ramsdean: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Ramsdean?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Ramsdean close to London?
About 52 miles from central London.
What’s included?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
How much does a hog roast cost?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
Do you cater in village halls?
Most places, if the roaster can cook outside.
Can you cater in Ramsdean?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Ramsdean and the rest of Hampshire included. Send us the address for a quote.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- 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
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards