Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Totford, Hampshire
We bring a hog roast for the wake across Totford and Hampshire, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Memorial gatherings
- Celebrations of life
- Wakes at a local club
A hog roast near Totford
Funeral wake catering in Totford, carved to order
Services can run over, and that’s fine: we’ll hold the food until people arrive. Name someone we can call on the day. For home wakes and gatherings at clubs and pubs, we can cook apple sauce, rotisserie chicken and salads.
In a small place like Totford, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
The price comes down to:
- Time on site
- Access to the cooking area
- How many people are eating
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
For larger numbers, a hog roast is normally good value, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What to tell us
To check availability and the cooking area, we will need:
- Any venue rules
- Your menu choices
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Your date and serving time
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
The process
We arrive hours before you want to eat, since slow roasting cannot be rushed. The smell usually brings people over long before we carve. Autumn and winter afternoons in Totford get dark early: about 7:10pm 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.
- 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 level outdoor spot ready
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Think about shelter for your guests
Getting a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
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Totford: halls, homes and travel
Totford is about 8 miles north-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. Totford is well within our area for wakes. We cover 683 places in Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 18 miles away.
For family travelling by train, Micheldever station, about 4.5 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
We bring hog roasts to wakes all over SO24 and the streets around it. Other places close to Totford we cover include Northington (1 mile south-west), Brown Candover (1 mile north-east), Old Alresford (3 miles south-east), Preston Candover (3 miles north-east) and Bighton (3 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (10 miles north), Winchester (8 miles south-west), Eastleigh (14 miles south-west), Andover (14 miles west), Chandler's Ford (14 miles south-west) and Alton (9 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Barton Castle (3 miles east).
- Nearby, you’ll find The Woolpack Inn (within half a mile north-west)
Questions from Totford
How far is Totford from London?
About 53 miles from central London.
What’s the nearest station to Totford?
The closest is Micheldever station, roughly 4.5 miles away.
What’s the price?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
What about coeliacs?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
What comes with the hog roast?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. We don’t provide halal meat.
Allergies and dietary needs
Some guests won’t eat pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
We clear away discreetly once everyone has eaten.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who don’t eat pork.
What comes off the roaster
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness go with the pork perfectly. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, turned until the skin is golden.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a venue’s set menu, a hog roast at home or a hall can be simpler and better value. 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.
Why Totford hosts choose us
- An itemised quote
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Served at the time you choose
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
See our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Other occasions in Totford
Who books funeral wake catering in Totford?
Hearty food that most people like, just right after a funeral.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Totford and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Remembrance gatherings
- Anniversary memorials
- Wakes at a local club
For a service at a church like Church of St John the Evangelist, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
What your quote should include
- Any travel or access charges
- How dietary needs are handled
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Plates, china and cutlery
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- A level outdoor area
- One contact on the day
- Clearance from walls and branches
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- 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
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards