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Hog Roast for a Wake in Rogate, Hampshire
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Funeral wake catering in Rogate.
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Celebrations of life
- Pub and club wakes
Slow-roasted pork in Rogate
Wake catering near Rogate
Rogate is about 4 miles east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Rogate and the surrounding area are covered for wakes. We cater all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. Our bookings stretch from Rogate to Guildford (20 miles away).
Families holding a service at The Parish Church of St Bartholomew often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready. Rogate is within about 3 miles of the South Downs National Park; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We cover wakes in every part of GU31 and the streets around it. From Red House Court, Habin Hill and Parsonage Estate or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Other places close to Rogate we cover include Borden (1 mile north-east), Trotton Marsh (2 miles north-east), Hill Brow (2 miles north-west), Chithurst (2 miles east) and Durford Wood (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Havant (12 miles south-west), Horndean (10 miles south-west), Alton (11 miles north-west), Waterlooville (12 miles south-west), Petersfield (4 miles west) and Purbrook (12 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Bear Museum (3.7 miles west) and Petersfield Community Hospital (4 miles west). Within reach you will find Iping and Stedham Commons and Wheeler's Down.
Funeral wake catering in Rogate, carved to order
For a celebration of life, a hog roast can reflect the person being remembered. Tell us what matters to you and we’ll try to help. For wakes at home and gatherings after a cremation, we will put together a menu of halloumi skewers, roast pork in rolls or on plates and new potatoes and more.
In a small place like Rogate, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
Occasions we serve in Rogate
Nobody in the family has to cook or serve.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Typical bookings include:
- Church and village hall wakes
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Gatherings at the family home
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Liss station, roughly 3.2 miles north-west of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- Staffing on the day
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Whether travel is included
The process
People love watching the carving: the hog is carved in front of your guests, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. Most wakes in Rogate are held in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, but by late December it is dark at about 4:00pm.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while you are at the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Getting a price
The quickest way to get a price is to 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. Send us your details through our quote form.
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A closer look at the menu
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we will plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness are the traditional pairing. Note that stuffing typically contains gluten.
Working with your venue
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
Places near Rogate
Other occasions in Rogate
Planning for dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
We hold the food if people are delayed.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- How long the roast and service take
- Travel to Rogate
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- How easy it is to reach the spot
For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Dietary requirements
- An estimate of numbers
- Your menu choices
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
A hog roast or other catering?
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why book with us
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Planned to your running order
- Carved to order by a chef
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
See how we price and the cost guide.
Where the roaster can go in Rogate
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- One contact on the day
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- A hall or room for eating
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
Rogate questions
Do you come out to small places like Rogate?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you cater at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Will there be enough to go round?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will confirm everything in writing.
Who serves?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We don’t offer halal meat.
Do you clear up?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
Is a week’s notice enough?
We do our best at short notice. Send the date and venue for a quick answer.
What’s included?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away