Hampshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Stoke Charity
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Stoke Charity and across Hampshire.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Wakes in village halls
- Remembrance gatherings
Planning an event in Stoke Charity?
Funeral wake catering in Stoke Charity, slow-roasted on site
Services can run over, and that’s fine: a cooked roast can be held for a while. Give us a contact for the day. For celebrations of life and wakes at home, we can cook halloumi skewers, roast pork in rolls or on plates and salads and more.
For a wake near Stoke Charity, a farmhouse or village hall often works well. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours, and carved only when you’re ready to eat.
What affects the price in Stoke Charity
Here’s what affects the price:
- The journey to the venue
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Numbers
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Any venue rules
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Where the event is
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- A contact for the day who is not immediate family
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- Space inside for guests
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
Also near Stoke Charity
Also in Stoke Charity
Wakes in Stoke Charity: venues and practical details
Stoke Charity is about 6 miles north of Winchester, in Hampshire. We cover wakes in Stoke Charity. We bring hog roasts to 683 places in Hampshire. Our bookings stretch from Stoke Charity to Southampton (about 16 miles away).
Families holding a service at Church of St Michael frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Wherever your wake is in SO21, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Other places close to Stoke Charity we cover include Hunton (1 mile north-west), Egypt (1 mile north-west), Sutton Scotney (1 mile west), South Wonston (2 miles south-west) and Worthy Down (3 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (12 miles north-east), Winchester (6 miles south), Eastleigh (13 miles south), Andover (9 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (12 miles south) and Alton (14 miles east).
- Nearby, you will find The Wonston Arms (0.8 miles west)
Looking after everyone
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Check with family about dietary needs
We dress smartly and keep a low profile.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea. A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What you get with us
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Served at the time you choose
- Our staff serve and clear
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
See our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, served in a roll with salads.
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, which keeps it hot and moist.
Stoke Charity: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Stoke Charity?
The closest is Micheldever station, roughly 3 miles away.
Is Stoke Charity close to London?
Roughly 58 miles from the centre of London.
Can you work around our timings?
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 serve on plates?
Either: rolls for a simple meal, plates with salads and potatoes for a fuller one.
Do you need anything from the family?
Not much: an outdoor cooking spot and someone to meet us.
Do you serve the food?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
Will there be enough to go round?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will confirm everything in writing.
How much room do you need?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. A photo helps.
Events we cater in Stoke Charity
The family can spend time with guests.
We are regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Stoke Charity, including:
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Wakes in village halls
- One-year memorials
- Wakes at a local club
Relatives arriving by train should know that Micheldever station is about 3 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Whether plates or china are included
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so keep us posted on the day. For a summer wake in Stoke Charity, 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 check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Getting a price
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
For planners, venues and organisers
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away