Hampshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Selborne
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Funeral wake catering in Selborne.
- Family meals after a funeral
- One-year memorials
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
Funeral wake catering in Selborne
About our funeral wake catering in Selborne
Roast pork with salads, new potatoes and coleslaw makes a proper meal, or rolls keep it simple. There are alternatives for those who don’t eat pork. On the menu are new potatoes, roast pork in rolls or on plates and rotisserie chicken, and we are often booked for ashes ceremonies and wakes at a local club.
For a wake near Selborne, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours, and carved only when you are ready to eat.
For event organisers in Selborne
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Next to a cold buffet, a warm plated meal is more comforting. A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why us?
- Our staff serve and clear
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- We bring everything to cook and serve
Read how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Arranging a wake in Selborne
Selborne is about 4 miles south of Alton, in Hampshire. We bring a hog roast for the wake to wakes anywhere in Selborne, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 19 miles away.
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Alton station, about 3.8 miles north. Selborne is within about 7 miles of the South Downs National Park, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wherever your wake is in GU34, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your wake is on Huckers Lane, Ganders Close and Selborne Road or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Newton Valence (1 mile west), Empshott (2 miles south-east), Lower Green (3 miles south), Hawkley (3 miles south) and Oakshott (4 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (13 miles north-west), Fleet (13 miles north), Horndean (14 miles south), Aldershot (13 miles north-east), Alton (4 miles north) and Waterlooville (15 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include The Romany Museum (less than half a mile south-east) and Alton Community Hospital (3.5 miles north-west). The countryside around Selborne includes Selborne Hill and Deadwater Valley.
- Pubs nearby include The Jubilee Tap (under half a mile south)
Where the roaster can go in Selborne
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- A friend or relative we can call
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the roaster
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
Allergies and dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing generally contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Request gluten-free rolls
One contact for the day helps, so the immediate family isn’t disturbed.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who don’t eat pork.
Places near Selborne
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What happens on the day
Rain doesn’t stop the roast, because we cook under cover. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. In winter, it’s dark in Selborne by about 4:00pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We confirm the space.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- We serve quietly.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Getting a price
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
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Common questions in Selborne
What’s the nearest station to Selborne?
Alton station, about 3.8 miles north of the centre.
How far is Selborne from London?
About 46 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What should we provide?
Just the venue, rough numbers and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We will be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will fit around changes.
When do you start roasting?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Can you cater in Selborne?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Selborne and the rest of Hampshire included. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
How quickly can you cater a wake?
We will always try. Tell us the details for a quick answer.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
We do not use a fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- Crockery choices
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Menu choices and extras
- The serving time and how long we are on site
The main driver is numbers: bigger groups normally cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Where the event is
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Dietary requirements
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
What comes off the roaster
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and our chef carves it to order.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Occasions we serve in Selborne
There are options for those who do not eat pork.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Selborne:
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Celebrations of life
- Remembrance days
- Church and village hall wakes
After a service at Church of St Mary, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Comparing caterers
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- How many staff will carve and serve
- What the price includes, item by item
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away