Hampshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Steep
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the wake makes the food part of your wake in Steep.
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Funeral wake catering for Steep
Funeral wake catering in Steep, slow-roasted on site
Roast pork with salads, new potatoes and coleslaw makes a proper meal, or rolls keep it simple. Chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option are there for anyone who does not eat pork. Popular choices include halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and salads, and typical bookings are for wakes at home and remembrance gatherings.
Near Steep, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Keep the alternatives labelled
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
Planning the wake in Steep
If the service runs late, the food waits.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Steep, such as:
- Life celebrations
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Wakes at home
After a service at Church of All Saints, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Before you book anyone
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- What crockery is supplied
- If the price includes VAT
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- One contact on the day
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Steep
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Salads
The menu, dish by dish
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and it is carved fresh as people come up.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, a hot, filling option of their own.
Steep questions
Is Steep close to London?
About 49 miles from central London.
Do you come out to small places like Steep?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What do you need from us on the day?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We’ll bring the rest.
What if the service runs late?
Name someone we can call and we’ll adjust.
Is a week’s notice enough?
Often, yes. Contact us as soon as you have a date and we’ll answer right away.
Is mains power needed?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
Will there be enough to go round?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
Can you roast in the rain?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Towns and villages near Steep
Other occasions in Steep
How the day works
The roaster is gas-fired, so we do not need mains power to cook. Most wakes in Steep are held in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, but by late December it is dark at about 4:00pm.
- Contact us when the date is set.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We cook on site.
- We serve quietly.
- We leave the venue tidy.
How to prepare
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Get a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or GU32 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea, which is fine with us. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What you get with us
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- We bring everything to cook and serve
See our prices page and the cost guide.
What affects the price in Steep
Each price is built from:
- Distance from us
- Numbers
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Whether you want china
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
What we need to know
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- Dietary requirements
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Any venue rules
- Roughly how many people
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
Arranging a wake in Steep
Steep is about 1 mile north of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Wherever your wake is in Steep, we can bring the roaster, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook. We bring hog roasts to all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. We cater events right across the region, from Steep to Southampton (about 21 miles away).
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Petersfield station, roughly 1.4 miles south of the centre. Steep is within about 2 miles of the South Downs National Park, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wakes anywhere in GU32 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Whether your wake is on Church Road and Mill Lane or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Steep Marsh (1 mile north), Sheet (1 mile south-east), Oakshott (1 mile north), Petersfield (1 mile south) and Stroud (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Havant (11 miles south), Horndean (9 miles south), Alton (9 miles north), Waterlooville (11 miles south), Purbrook (12 miles south) and Bordon (7 miles north-east).
A little further out are Bear Museum (1.7 miles south) and Petersfield Community Hospital (1.5 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Liss Riverside Railway Walk South and Wheatham Hill.
- Nearby schools include Churcher's College (1.3 miles south-east) and The Petersfield School (1.8 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find The Cricketers Inn (0.5 miles south-west)
For event organisers in Steep
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we will tell you what we can send.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away