Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Springvale, Hampshire
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the wake makes the food part of your wake in Springvale.
- Home wakes
- One-year memorials
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Book a hog roast in Springvale
Funeral wake catering in Springvale, slow-roasted on site
A wake in Springvale is a chance to gather, talk and share a warm meal. A hog roast is simple, hearty food that most people enjoy, and nobody in the family has to cook. For gatherings at clubs and pubs and hall gatherings after a service, we will put together a menu of apple sauce, salads and new potatoes and more.
For a wake in a place like Springvale, the village hall is frequently the heart of it, and its grounds suit the roaster. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat.
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask close family about dietary needs
One contact for the day helps, so the family can focus on guests.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
About the food
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness go with the pork perfectly. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
What the cooking area needs
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- Clearance from walls and branches
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- A friend or relative we can call
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
Step by step
Here’s how the day usually runs: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the roast cooks gently through the day, and our chef carves it when you’re ready. For a summer wake in Springvale, there is light until about 9:25pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about tight access
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Springvale: halls, homes and travel
Springvale is about 3 miles north of Winchester, in Hampshire. Springvale is well within our area for wakes. Springvale is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Springvale to Southampton (13 miles away).
For family travelling by train, Winchester station, about 2.4 miles south, is the nearest station.
Anywhere in SO23, we can bring the roaster to you. We can cater a wake on streets such as Boyne Rise, Springvale Road and Forbes Road, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. If your venue is just outside Springvale, we also cover Worthy Down (2 miles north-west), South Wonston (2 miles north-west), Stoke Charity (3 miles north), Hunton (4 miles north) and Sutton Scotney (4 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (14 miles north-east), Winchester (3 miles south), Eastleigh (9 miles south), Andover (11 miles north-west), Totton (15 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (9 miles south-west).
A little further out are Royal Observer Corps Museum (1.7 miles south) and St John's Rooms And Chapel (2.7 miles south). The countryside around Springvale includes Twyford Down and Winnall Moors.
- Schools near Springvale include Henry Beaufort School (1.8 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Cart And Horses Public House (0.8 miles south)
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Numbers
- Site access
- Time on site
For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What we need to know
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Dietary requirements
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Roughly how many people
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
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A hog roast compared with other options
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
What you get with us
- Carved to order by a chef
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Take a look at our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Planning the wake in Springvale
Nobody in the family has to cook or serve.
However big or small the event in Springvale, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings frequently include:
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Gatherings at the family home
- Life celebrations
- Church and village hall wakes
Families holding a service at St Mary's Church Hall often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
What your quote should include
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- The space, cover and access they need
- Whether plates or china are included
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
Springvale questions
Is Springvale close to London?
About 59 miles from central London.
Which station is closest to Springvale?
Winchester station, about 2.4 miles south of the centre.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You will get allergen details for everything.
Do we need our own staff?
You do not need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
What if the service runs late?
Give us a contact for the day and we’ll serve when everyone is there.
How quickly can you cater a wake?
We’ll always try. Send the date and venue for a quick answer.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
Do you need power or water?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards