Hampshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering in St Mary Bourne
Looking for a hog roast for the wake in St Mary Bourne? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
- Life celebrations
- Ashes ceremonies
- Gatherings at the family home
Funeral wake catering for St Mary Bourne
Planning for dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Keep the alternatives labelled
We clear away discreetly once everyone has eaten.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Funeral wake catering in St Mary Bourne, slow-roasted on site
We know families have a lot to arrange: one call, one quote and quiet, reliable service. We serve halloumi skewers, roast pork in rolls or on plates and apple sauce, and we are often booked for family get-togethers after a service and ashes ceremonies.
In a small place like St Mary Bourne, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. The hog is roasted on site at your wake, slowly, over several hours, then carved fresh for your guests.
What the cooking area needs
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- A level outdoor area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the roaster
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
After a funeral in St Mary Bourne
St Mary Bourne is about 5 miles north-east of Andover, in Hampshire. Our roaster is a regular sight at wakes around St Mary Bourne. St Mary Bourne is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 23 miles away.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, about 2.9 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
We bring hog roasts to wakes all over SP11. From Spring Hill Lane, Springhill and Bells Meadow or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Other places close to St Mary Bourne we cover include Binley (2 miles north), Wadwick (2 miles north-east), Hurstbourne Priors (3 miles south), Cole Henley (3 miles east) and Whitchurch (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (13 miles east), Winchester (14 miles south), Andover (5 miles south-west), Tadley (13 miles north-east), Hyde (13 miles south) and Popley (14 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Finkley Down Farm Museum (3.2 miles south-west) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (4.9 miles south-west). The countryside around St Mary Bourne includes Sidown Hill and Anton Lakes.
- Pubs nearby include Coronation Arms (under half a mile west)
Planners, venues and businesses
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll tell you what we can send.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
A hog roast or other catering?
Some families mix a hog roast with cakes brought by friends. The main driver is numbers: the price per head generally falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why book our hog roast in St Mary Bourne
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Carved to order by a chef
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- No surprises: everything in writing
Read our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
A closer look at the menu
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it is needed, so it stays hot and juicy.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: grilled halloumi with vegetables.
Places near St Mary Bourne
Other occasions in St Mary Bourne
How we price a hog roast for the wake
The biggest factors are:
- The journey to the venue
- Numbers
- Plates or china
- Access to the cooking area
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Getting an accurate quote
These are the details we need:
- Where the event is
- Rough numbers
- Your menu choices
- Any venue rules
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in St Mary Bourne
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Peter: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Is St Mary Bourne close to London?
About 59 miles from central London.
Do you cater in village halls?
At home, a hall, a club or a venue, given an outdoor cooking area.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, for confident cooks. We’ll explain the details with your quote.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you’re not left with the mess.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
We will always try. Tell us the details and we will reply promptly.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
What’s the price?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your wake for a quote.
Who books funeral wake catering in St Mary Bourne?
One roast feeds everyone together, so people can eat and share memories.
Whatever the occasion in St Mary Bourne, a slow roast goes a long way. We’re often asked to cater:
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Memorial gatherings
- Wakes at home
For a service at a church like Church of St Peter, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Comparing caterers
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Who carves and who serves
- The space, cover and access they need
- If the price includes VAT
Step by step
The roaster cooks outdoors, on a level, open spot under cover, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We agree exactly where before the day. For a summer wake in St Mary Bourne, there is light until about 9:25pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
Before we arrive
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Name a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
Related guides
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards