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Funeral Wake Catering in Tangley
Funeral wake catering in Tangley: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Memorial gatherings
- Pub and club wakes
- Family meals after a funeral
Planning an event in Tangley?
Funeral wake catering in Tangley, carved to order
A wake might be at home, a village or church hall, a club or a pub. Wherever it is, the roaster cooks outdoors under cover, and the food can be served inside. Popular choices include halloumi skewers, new potatoes and roast pork in rolls or on plates, and typical bookings are for family get-togethers after a service and anniversary memorials.
Near Tangley, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
Space, access and the venue
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- A level outdoor area
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
From the roaster
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
A hog roast compared with other options
Some families mix a hog roast with cakes brought by friends. For larger numbers, a hog roast is normally good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why us?
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Serving and clearing done for you
See how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Working with your venue
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we will tell you what we can send.
What comes off the roaster
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: grilled halloumi with vegetables, in a roll or on a plate.
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How the day works
The secret is time: the meat cooks gently until it is tender while the skin turns into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. Most wakes in Tangley are held in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, though in December it’s dark by about 4:00pm.
- Get in touch 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.
Preparing for the day
- Send final numbers in good time
- Let us know about tight access
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Ask for a quote
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your wake: use our quote form.
Planning help
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Each price is built from:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The number of people
- Whether you want china
- Time on site
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to include:
- A picture of the cooking area
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Rough numbers
- Allergies we should know about
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
Tangley: your questions answered
Is Tangley too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What’s the nearest station to Tangley?
The closest is Andover station, roughly 4.6 miles away.
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.
What about coeliacs?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
What happens in bad weather?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Is there a non-pork option?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We do not offer halal meat.
How big a hog will we need?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
Planning the wake in Tangley
There are options for those who don’t eat pork.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Typical bookings include:
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Remembrance gatherings
- Home wakes
- Ashes ceremonies
For a service at a church like Church of St Thomas of Canterbury, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
What your quote should include
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Travel and any London charges
- Whether VAT is included
Wakes in Tangley: venues and practical details
Tangley is about 5 miles north-west of Andover, in Hampshire. We cover wakes in Tangley, as well as the surrounding area. We bring hog roasts to 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 25 miles away.
If relatives are coming by rail, Andover station is about 4.6 miles away.
Wakes anywhere in SP11 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. For wakes just outside Tangley, we cover Chute Forest (1 mile south-west), Hatherden (2 miles south-east), Upper Chute (2 miles west), Clanville (2 miles south) and Redenham (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Andover (5 miles south-east), Tidworth (6 miles west), Ludgershall (4 miles west), Whitchurch (9 miles east), East Anton (4 miles south-east) and Overton (12 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Andover War Memorial Hospital (4.3 miles south) and Ludgershall Castle (4.1 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Anton Lakes.
- Pubs nearby include The Cricketer's Arms (under half a mile south-west)
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Tips:
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
If the service runs late, we wait.
Let us know if there’s something the person especially liked.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away