Hampshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Stroud
We bring a hog roast for the wake across Stroud and Hampshire, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Family meals after a funeral
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
Funeral wake catering for Stroud
Funeral wake catering in Stroud, carved to order
A wake in Stroud is a chance to gather, talk and share a warm meal. Roast pork in a roll or on a plate is comforting and familiar, and nobody in the family has to cook. Typical bookings include remembrance days and ashes ceremonies, with roast pork in rolls or on plates, halloumi skewers and salads.
In a small place like Stroud, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
Our staff are discreet and respectful.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Time on site
- Distance from us
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Rough numbers
- The address or postcode
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Allergies we should know about
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- A contact for the day who isn’t immediate family
- Clearance from walls and branches
- Parking close by for our vehicle
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we serve
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
What happens on the day
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your wake in Stroud. Autumn and winter afternoons in Stroud get dark early: about 7:05pm in late September and 4:00pm in December, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- Share the date, place and rough numbers.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- We set up and roast while you are at the service.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Before we arrive
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Send final numbers in good time
Ask for a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Events we cater in Stroud
We serve calmly and clear away discreetly.
However big or small the event in Stroud, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings often include:
- Wakes in village halls
- Anniversary memorials
- Family meals after a funeral
- Gatherings at the family home
If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is Petersfield station, about 1.3 miles east.
Questions to ask before booking
- How dietary needs are handled
- VAT, if it applies
- Any travel or access charges
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
Wake catering near Stroud
Stroud is about 2 miles west of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Planning a hog roast for the wake in Stroud? We can help. We cater 683 places across Hampshire. Our bookings stretch from Stroud to Southampton (about 19 miles away).
If the funeral is at a church such as Stroud Mission Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. The South Downs National Park is within about 2 miles of Stroud, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Here we cover the GU32 postcode area. Streets in the area include Winchester Road, Stroudfields and Ramsdean Road, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Other places close to Stroud we cover include Langrish (1 mile west), Petersfield (2 miles east), Froxfield Green (2 miles north-west), Steep (2 miles north-east) and High Cross (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (15 miles west), Havant (10 miles south), Fareham (15 miles south-west), Horndean (7 miles south), Alton (10 miles north) and Waterlooville (9 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Petersfield Community Hospital (1.3 miles east) and Clanfield Earthwork (4.2 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Liss Riverside Railway Walk South and Pidham Hill.
- Local schools include The Petersfield School (1.4 miles east) and Morton House School (1.4 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include Seven Stars pub (within half a mile south-east)
Towns and villages near Stroud
More for events in Stroud
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to sandwiches, a hog roast is a warm meal, especially in colder months. Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why Stroud hosts choose us
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Timed around your day
Read our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Organising for someone else?
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
The menu, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, balancing the rich, salty pork.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Stroud
Do you come out to small places like Stroud?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can you wait?
That’s fine: a cooked roast can be held for a while.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
What should we provide?
Very little: the space and a contact.
Is mains power needed?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
How much will it be?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your wake for a quote.
How big a hog will we need?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so tell us your best estimate. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away