Hampshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering in South Town
Looking for a hog roast for the wake in South Town? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Memorial gatherings
- Remembrance days
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
Funeral wake catering for South Town
What a hog roast costs
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- How long the roast and service take
- Access to the cooking area
- The journey to the venue
- Which meats and sides you choose
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Getting an accurate quote
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Allergies we should know about
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The venue or postcode
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or GU34 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
Funeral wake catering near South Town
A wake might be at home, a village or church hall, a club or a pub. We need an outdoor spot to cook, and the food can be served inside. We’re often asked to cater family get-togethers after a service and gatherings at the family home, with halloumi skewers, apple sauce and new potatoes.
In rural South Town, home or the hall is usual. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
Organising for someone else?
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we will confirm what we can provide.
A hog roast or other catering?
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea, which is fine with us. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Why book with us
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- A clear quote with everything listed
See our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, roasted until golden.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, easy to eat standing up. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Allergies and dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
We arrive in good time and roast quietly, out of the way of arriving guests.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
How it works
When we arrive, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. It then roasts slowly for several hours, worked back from your serving time. Most wakes in South Town are held in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, but by late December it is dark at about 4:00pm.
- 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 tidy up and go.
Before we arrive
- Send final numbers in good time
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Ask for a quote
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
Related guides
South Town: halls, homes and travel
South Town is about 4 miles west of Alton, in Hampshire. From village halls to gardens and fields, wakes around South Town suit a hog roast. We bring hog roasts to all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 20 miles away.
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Alton station, about 4.5 miles east.
We cover wakes in every part of GU34. Streets in the area include High Street, Church Lane and Green Stile, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. If your venue is just outside South Town, we also cover New Copse (1 mile north), Hattingley (1 mile west), Medstead (1 mile south-east), Soldridge (1 mile south) and Holt End (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (10 miles north), Winchester (12 miles south-west), Fleet (14 miles north-east), Horndean (15 miles south), Alton (4 miles east) and Petersfield (10 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Barton Castle (2.2 miles west) and Alton Community Hospital (3.4 miles east). Green spaces nearby include King's Hill.
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- A short route for the equipment
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
Occasions we serve in South Town
There are options for those who do not eat pork.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in South Town. Here are some of the most popular:
- Memorial events
- Family meals after a funeral
- Anniversary memorials
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
After a service at Church of St Andrew, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What to look for in a quote
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Plates, china and cutlery
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Whether VAT is included
FAQs for South Town
Do you come out to small places like South Town?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Which station is closest to South Town?
Alton station, about 4.5 miles east of the centre.
What if it rains?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
How quickly can you cater a wake?
Frequently, yes. Contact us as soon as you have a date and we will tell you quickly.
How much room do you need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll check it with you before booking.
Will there be enough to go round?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so tell us your best estimate. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
Do you serve rolls or plates?
We serve on plates, with china as an option.
What if people arrive late?
Give us a contact for the day and we’ll serve when everyone is there.
More for events in South Town
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards