Hampshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Thedden
Looking for a hog roast for the wake in Thedden? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Pub and club wakes
- Wakes in village halls
- Wakes at home
A hog roast near Thedden
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 tell us as soon as plans change. Summer evenings in Thedden stay light until about 9:25pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- Contact us when the date is set.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We cook on site.
- We serve quietly.
- We tidy up and go.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Let us know about tight access
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or GU34 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
How our funeral wake catering works in Thedden
While you’re at the service, the roast cooks quietly, so food is ready when people arrive. Our staff serve calmly and clear away discreetly. For scattering-of-ashes gatherings and memorial gatherings, we will put together a menu of salads, roast pork in rolls or on plates and new potatoes for your guests.
In rural Thedden, home or the hall is usual, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
Where the roaster can go in Thedden
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- Parking close by for our vehicle
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Thedden
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
FAQs for Thedden
Is Thedden close to London?
About 47 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Thedden?
Alton station, about 2.6 miles east of the centre.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
What about coeliacs?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
What space does the roaster need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll check it with you before booking.
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 if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Is crockery included?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Planning the wake in Thedden
We serve calmly and clear away discreetly.
We are regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Thedden, such as:
- Wakes at home
- Anniversary memorials
- Ashes ceremonies
- Pub and club wakes
If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is Alton station, about 2.6 miles east.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether travel is included
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- What the price includes, item by item
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
Organising for someone else?
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
Looking after everyone
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
We set up quietly and start the roast early, well away from the entrance.
Let us know if there is something the person especially liked.
What comes off the roaster
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg, in a roll or on a plate.
Stuffing and apple sauce
No hog roast roll is complete without sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce, balancing the rich, salty pork.
A hog roast compared with other options
If the hall or pub provides food, ask whether outside caterers are allowed. A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What you get with us
- Served at the time you choose
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
See our prices page and the cost guide.
After a funeral in Thedden
Thedden is about 2 miles west of Alton, in Hampshire. We’re happy to travel to Thedden for wakes. We cover 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 21 miles away.
For a service at a church like St Peter's, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Wakes anywhere in GU34 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Beech (1 mile south-east), Wivelrod (1 mile south-west), Bentworth (1 mile north-west), Holt End (1 mile west) and New Copse (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (9 miles north), Winchester (14 miles south-west), Farnborough (15 miles north-east), Fleet (12 miles north-east), Aldershot (13 miles north-east) and Petersfield (10 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Alton Community Hospital (1.6 miles east) and Barton Castle (3.9 miles west). Open spaces near Thedden include King's Hill.
What a hog roast costs
There is no fixed price list, because every wake is different. What matters most:
- The journey to the venue
- The number of people
- How long the roast and service take
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
What to tell us
To get the best quote, tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Your date and serving time
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A picture of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
What else we do in Thedden
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards