Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Tidworth, Hampshire
We bring a hog roast for the wake to Tidworth and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Family meals after a funeral
- Celebrations of life
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Funeral wake catering in Tidworth
What comes off the roaster
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, a hot, filling option of their own.
How our funeral wake catering works in Tidworth
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 salads, rotisserie chicken and apple sauce, and we are regularly asked to cater family meals after a funeral and life celebrations.
In Tidworth, the hall is frequently where people gather, and its grounds suit the roaster. 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.
How it works
We arrive hours before you want to eat, since slow roasting can’t be rushed. Your guests will smell it long before they see it. Summer evenings in Tidworth stay light until about 9:25pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We pack up quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Send final numbers in good time
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Events we cater in Tidworth
It is simple, warm, familiar food, just right after a funeral.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Typical bookings include:
- Church and village hall wakes
- Remembrance gatherings
- Wakes at a local club
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Tidworth is on or near the A338 and A3026, handy for relatives driving in.
Questions to ask before you book
- Plates, china and cutlery
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Whether travel is included
Places near Tidworth
Other occasions in Tidworth
Organising for someone else?
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Looking after everyone
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
Food is served as everyone gathers, quietly and respectfully.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Arranging a wake in Tidworth
Tidworth is about 8 miles west of Andover, in Hampshire. Thinking about a hog roast for the wake in Tidworth? We cover the whole area. We bring hog roasts to all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Tidworth to Southampton (about 25 miles away).
Families holding a service at Church of the Holy Trinity frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
We cater wakes across SP9. From Station Road, Pennings Road and Ebble Close or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. With the A338 and A3026 close by, Tidworth is simple for us to get to with the roaster. For wakes just outside Tidworth, we cover Perham Down (1 mile east), Ludgershall (2 miles north-east), Shipton Bellinger (2 miles south), Great Shoddesden (2 miles east) and Kimpton (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Andover (8 miles east), Whitchurch (14 miles east), East Anton (9 miles east), Picket Piece (10 miles east), Picket Twenty (9 miles east) and Finkley Down (10 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Ludgershall Castle (2.2 miles north-east). The countryside around Tidworth includes Quarley Hill.
- Local schools include Clarendon Infants' School (less than half a mile south-east)
Tidworth questions
We are gathering after a service at Church of the Holy Trinity: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Is Tidworth close to London?
Roughly 70 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
How long does the roast need?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
What if things run late?
We work back from when you want to eat, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
What should we provide?
Just the venue, rough numbers and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
What do people get?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Do you cater in village halls?
Wherever the family gathers, with an outdoor spot for cooking.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a cold buffet, a warm plated meal is more comforting. 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.
Why book our hog roast in Tidworth
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Timed around your day
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A level outdoor area
- Space inside for guests
- Approval from the landlord or committee
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
What affects the price in Tidworth
Your quote depends on:
- Plates or china
- Site access
- How long the roast and service take
- Menu choices and extras
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, please mention:
- Where the event is
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- An estimate of numbers
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards