Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Shalden Green, Hampshire
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Shalden Green and the surrounding area.
- Family meals after a funeral
- Wakes at home
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
Funeral wake catering in Shalden Green
Arranging a wake in Shalden Green
Shalden Green is about 3 miles north-west of Alton, in Hampshire. Wherever your wake is in Shalden Green, we can bring the roaster, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. Shalden Green is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Shalden Green to Reading (18 miles away).
This part of Hampshire takes in GU34, and we can cater your wake anywhere in it. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Shalden (1 mile south), Southrope (2 miles north-west), Bagmore (2 miles west), Burkham (3 miles west) and Bentworth (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (7 miles north-west), Farnborough (13 miles north-east), Fleet (9 miles north-east), Aldershot (11 miles east), Alton (3 miles south-east) and Petersfield (13 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Gliding Heritage Centre (0.9 miles west) and Alton Community Hospital (3.3 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Holybourne Hill.
- Nearby, you will find The Golden Pot pub (0.6 miles east)
Funeral wake catering in Shalden Green, carved to order
Wakes are often arranged at short notice. Contact us as soon as the date is set, and we’ll give you a quick answer. We serve apple sauce, rotisserie chicken and roast pork in rolls or on plates, and typical bookings are for gatherings at the family home and family meals after a funeral.
Near Shalden Green, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
Why choose a hog roast in Shalden Green?
Some families mix a hog roast with cakes brought by friends, which is fine with us. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book our hog roast in Shalden Green
- No surprises: everything in writing
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
See our prices page or the cost guide.
How it works
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can get on with your wake. In winter, it is dark in Shalden Green by about 4:00pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- The roast cooks while you’re at the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
Preparing for the day
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Ask for a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
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Other occasions in Shalden Green
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Looking after everyone
Not everyone eats pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Request gluten-free rolls
Name a friend or relative as our contact, so the immediate family is not disturbed.
Let us know if there’s something the person especially liked.
Before you choose a spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A contact for the day who isn’t immediate family
- A safe distance from the hall
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Shalden Green
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
Common questions in Shalden Green
How far is Shalden Green from London?
Roughly 45 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Shalden Green?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
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.
Can you serve on plates?
Both are possible: plates with sides or simple rolls.
What’s the price?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Is there an alternative to pork?
We can add alternatives.
Do you need power or water?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
Events we cater in Shalden Green
One roast feeds everyone together, so people can sit and talk.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Shalden Green and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Remembrance days
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Wakes at home
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Alton station, roughly 2.9 miles south-east of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- What the price includes, item by item
Prices and what affects them
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Time on site
- Whether you want china
- Distance from us
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Roughly how many people
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so nobody misses out.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, with gluten-free rolls on request.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards