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Funeral Wake Catering in Shipton Bellinger
Funeral wake catering in Shipton Bellinger: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Wakes at a local club
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Home wakes
Planning an event in Shipton Bellinger?
Funeral wake catering in Shipton Bellinger, 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 do our best. Typical bookings include one-year memorials and life celebrations, with rotisserie chicken, apple sauce and new potatoes.
In rural Shipton Bellinger, home or the hall is usual. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
If the hall or pub provides food, check whether we can cater there. A hog roast is often 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 our hog roast in Shipton Bellinger
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- All the equipment comes with us
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
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What happens on the day
Here’s how the day generally runs: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the roast cooks gently through the day, and our chef carves it when you are ready. Autumn and winter afternoons in Shipton Bellinger get dark early: about 7:10pm in late September and 4:00pm in December, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- Get in touch when the date is set.
- We confirm the space.
- We cook on site.
- We serve quietly.
- We tidy up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
How to get a price
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Shipton Bellinger, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, use our quote form.
Planning help
A closer look at the menu
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing are the traditional pairing. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
We work out each quote from:
- Crockery choices
- Time on site
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- How easy it is to reach the spot
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
What to tell us
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Your menu choices
- What the outdoor space is like
- Any venue rules
- Where the event is
Send us the date, the address or SP9 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- A contact for the day who is not immediate family
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
Who books funeral wake catering in Shipton Bellinger?
Alternatives are available.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Shipton Bellinger and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Life celebrations
- Memorial events
- Pub and club wakes
- One-year memorials
After a service at Church of St Peter, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Comparing caterers
- What crockery is supplied
- Allergen information for every dish
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Whether VAT is included
Shipton Bellinger: your questions answered
Is Shipton Bellinger too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What’s the nearest station to Shipton Bellinger?
Grateley station, about 3.4 miles south-east of the centre.
What should we provide?
Not much: an outdoor cooking spot and someone to meet us.
Is it a sit-down meal?
We serve on plates, with china as an option.
What happens in bad weather?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
What do you need from us on the day?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
Do you provide china?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Wakes in Shipton Bellinger: venues and practical details
Shipton Bellinger is in Hampshire. A hog roast suits wakes around Shipton Bellinger, whatever the venue. We cater 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 23 miles away.
Relatives arriving by train should know that Grateley station is about 3.4 miles away.
This part of Hampshire takes in SP9, so your wake can be anywhere in it. That could mean a wake in a garden on High Street, Gardeners Green and Hedges Close, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Other places close to Shipton Bellinger we cover include Tidworth (2 miles north), Perham Down (3 miles north-east), Kimpton (3 miles east), Great Shoddesden (4 miles north-east) and Ludgershall (4 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Andover (8 miles east), Whitchurch (15 miles east), East Anton (9 miles east), Picket Piece (10 miles east), Picket Twenty (10 miles east) and Finkley Down (10 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Ludgershall Castle (4.2 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Beacon Hill and Winterbourne Downs RSPB reserve.
- Schools near Shipton Bellinger include The Wellington Academy (2.3 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Boot Inn (within half a mile east)
Looking after everyone
Not everyone eats pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
Our staff are discreet and respectful.
Let us know if there’s something the person especially liked.
Working with your venue
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
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.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away