Hampshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Steep Marsh
We bring a hog roast for the wake to Steep Marsh and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Wakes at home
- Memorial gatherings
- Celebrations of life
Funeral wake catering in Steep Marsh
Funeral wake catering in Steep Marsh, carved to order
After a funeral in Steep Marsh, people need somewhere to gather and something warm to eat. A hog roast is simple, hearty food that most people enjoy, and it takes the cooking off the family. We serve roast pork in rolls or on plates, rotisserie chicken and halloumi skewers, and typical bookings are for memorial gatherings and family meals after a funeral.
Near Steep Marsh, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
Planning the cooking spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- A friend or relative we can call
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- Space inside for guests
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
Questions from Steep Marsh
Is Steep Marsh close to London?
About 49 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Steep Marsh 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.
Can you cater in Steep Marsh?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Steep Marsh and Hampshire. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
What’s the price?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your wake for a quote.
What do you need from us on the day?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
We’ll always try. Tell us the details and we’ll reply promptly.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
What affects the price in Steep Marsh
Here’s what affects the price:
- Travel to Steep Marsh
- Whether you want china
- Numbers
- Menu choices and extras
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Dietary requirements
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- What the outdoor space is like
- Your menu choices
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Next to a cold buffet, roast pork on a plate with potatoes is more filling. Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups normally cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why book our hog roast in Steep Marsh
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Carved to order by a chef
Take a look at how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
After a funeral in Steep Marsh
Steep Marsh is about 2 miles north of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Wherever your wake is in Steep Marsh, we can bring the roaster, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook. We bring hog roasts to 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 21 miles away.
For a service at a church like Church of All Saints, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. The South Downs National Park is within about 2 miles of Steep Marsh, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We cater wakes across GU32 and the streets around it. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Steep (1 mile south), Oakshott (1 mile north), Sheet (1 mile south-east), Petersfield (2 miles south) and Hawkley (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Havant (12 miles south), Horndean (9 miles south), Alton (8 miles north), Waterlooville (11 miles south), Purbrook (12 miles south) and Bordon (7 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Bear Museum (2 miles south) and Petersfield Community Hospital (1.8 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Wheatham Hill and Liss Riverside Railway Walk South.
- Schools near Steep Marsh include The Petersfield School (2.1 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Cricketers Inn (0.7 miles south-west)
About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we will bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Occasions we serve in Steep Marsh
It is simple, warm, familiar food, just right after a funeral.
Whatever the occasion in Steep Marsh, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings often include:
- Gatherings at the family home
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Ashes ceremonies
- Wakes in village halls
If relatives are coming by rail, Petersfield station, about 1.7 miles south, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- Any travel or access charges
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Who carves and who serves
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
How the day works
Carving is part of the show: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, with crackling for everyone who wants it. In late September, sunset in Steep Marsh is about 7:05pm; in December, about 4:00pm, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
Before we arrive
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Name a contact for the day
Getting a price
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and alternatives
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
One contact for the day helps, so the immediate family is not disturbed.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
For event organisers in Steep Marsh
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Towns and villages near Steep Marsh
More for events in Steep Marsh
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away