Hampshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Ramsdell
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the wake turns the food into a centrepiece of your wake in Ramsdell.
- Anniversary memorials
- Remembrance gatherings
- Pub and club wakes
Book a hog roast in Ramsdell
About our funeral wake catering in Ramsdell
Roast pork with salads, new potatoes and coleslaw makes a proper meal, or rolls keep it simple. There are alternatives for those who do not eat pork. Typical bookings include memorial gatherings and family meals after a funeral, with halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and roast pork in rolls or on plates.
In rural Ramsdell, home or the hall is usual. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
After a funeral in Ramsdell
Ramsdell is about 3 miles south of Tadley, in Hampshire. Ramsdell and the surrounding area are covered for wakes. We bring hog roasts to all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 12 miles away.
After a service at Christ Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Wakes anywhere in RG26 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. Whether your wake is on Monk Sherborne Road, Baughurst Road and Basingstoke Road or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. Other places close to Ramsdell we cover include Charter Alley (1 mile east), West Heath (1 mile north), Monk Sherborne (1 mile south-east), Pamber End (1 mile north-east) and Salters Heath (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (4 miles south-east), Fleet (14 miles east), Alton (14 miles south-east), Yateley (14 miles east), Tadley (3 miles north) and Hook (9 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Calleva Museum (3.8 miles north-east) and Park Prewett Hospital (2.7 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Daneshill Park Woods.
Before you choose a spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- One contact on the day
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
Why choose a hog roast in Ramsdell?
Next to a cold buffet, a warm plated meal is more comforting. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Why us?
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Carved to order by a chef
- An itemised quote
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
Read how we price or what a hog roast costs.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Things that change the price:
- Access to the cooking area
- Whether you want china
- Menu choices and extras
- How long the roast and service take
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What to tell us
To get the best quote, send us:
- An estimate of numbers
- Dietary requirements
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- The address or postcode
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Ramsdell, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, use our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we’ll bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal.
Common questions in Ramsdell
Can you cater after a service at Christ Church?
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 normally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Which station is closest to Ramsdell?
The closest is Bramley (Hants) station, roughly 4.2 miles away.
How much room do you need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will check it with you before booking.
What do people get?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Do you serve the food?
You do not need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Do you need power or water?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
Where can you serve a wake?
Most places, if the roaster can cook outside.
Allergies and dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Stuffing generally contains gluten
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
We dress smartly and keep a low profile.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
Working with your venue
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Events we cater in Ramsdell
There are options for those who don’t eat pork.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Ramsdell, including:
- Gatherings at the family home
- Church and village hall wakes
- Ashes ceremonies
- One-year memorials
Relatives arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Bramley (Hants) station, roughly 4.2 miles east of the centre.
Questions to ask before booking
- The full menu and the sides
- Whether travel is included
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Whether VAT is included
Places near Ramsdell
What else we do in Ramsdell
How it works
On the day, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. It then roasts slowly for several hours, timed so it’s ready when you want to eat. Autumn and winter afternoons in Ramsdell get dark early: about 7:10pm in late September and 4:00pm in December, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
How to prepare
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Getting a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away