Hampshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Shalden
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the wake turns the food into a centrepiece of your wake in Shalden.
- Home wakes
- One-year memorials
- Life celebrations
Planning an event in Shalden?
What the cooking area needs
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A level outdoor area
- Space away from the building and any trees
- Space inside for guests
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
How our funeral wake catering works in Shalden
After a funeral in Shalden, people need somewhere to gather and something warm to eat. A hog roast is simple, hearty food that most people enjoy, and it takes the cooking off the family. We are often asked to cater wakes at a local club and home wakes, serving salads, apple sauce and roast pork in rolls or on plates.
In a small place like Shalden, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
Other occasions in Shalden
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
Why choose a hog roast in Shalden?
Next to sandwiches, hot food feels more caring. 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 book with us
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
See our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
The menu, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who don’t eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and children normally like it too.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some guests will be vegetarian, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
FAQs for Shalden
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Peter and St Paul: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
How far is Shalden from London?
About 45 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
We do our best at short notice. Tell us the details for a quick answer.
Can you cater at home?
Homes, halls, clubs and venues, given an outdoor cooking area.
Who serves?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
What’s included?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Can you serve on plates?
We serve on plates, with china as an option.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
After a funeral in Shalden
Shalden is about 2 miles north-west of Alton, in Hampshire. Planning a hog roast for the wake in Shalden? We cover the whole area. Shalden is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Shalden to Guildford (about 19 miles away).
After a service at Church of St Peter and St Paul, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Wakes anywhere in GU34 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. That could mean a wake in a garden on Southwood Road, Stancombe Lane and Shalden Lane or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Shalden Green (1 mile north), Thedden (2 miles south-west), Beech (2 miles south), Bentworth (2 miles south-west) and Southrope (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (8 miles north-west), Farnborough (13 miles north-east), Fleet (10 miles north-east), Aldershot (12 miles north-east), Petersfield (12 miles south) and Yateley (14 miles north-east).
A little further out are Gliding Heritage Centre (1.3 miles north-west) and Alton Community Hospital (2.3 miles south). Within reach you will find Holybourne Hill.
Prices and what affects them
Each price is built from:
- Access to the cooking area
- Plates or china
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
What to tell us
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- A photo of the cooking area
- The venue or postcode
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
It is easy to get a price: 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. Send us your details through our quote form.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Shalden?
If the service runs late, the food waits.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Shalden and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Memorial gatherings
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Alton station, about 2.1 miles south-east.
What your quote should include
- The space, cover and access they need
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- How dietary needs are handled
- Staffing on the day
How it works
People love watching the carving: the hog is carved in front of your guests, with crackling for everyone who wants it. Summer evenings in Shalden stay light until about 9:25pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- 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.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
Preparing for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Get a quote
The quickest way to get a price is to 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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Planning for dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing generally contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
We hold the food if people are delayed; just let us know.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who don’t eat pork.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away