Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Townsend, Hampshire
We bring a hog roast for the wake across Townsend and Hampshire, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Church and village hall wakes
Funeral wake catering for Townsend
Funeral wake catering near Townsend
Wake catering across Townsend and Hampshire, at homes, halls and venues. We are often asked to cater gatherings after scattering ashes and one-year memorials, serving halloumi skewers, new potatoes and rotisserie chicken.
Near Townsend, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
Working with your venue
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Places near Townsend
Other occasions in Townsend
Events we cater in Townsend
It copes with timings that shift.
Whatever the occasion in Townsend, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We are often asked to cater:
- Celebrations of life
- Wakes at home
- Wakes in village halls
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
For a service at a church like Church of St Catherine, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Before booking anyone
- If the price includes VAT
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether plates or china are included
- Travel and any London charges
How the day works
Service is quick once we start carving: the chef carves and the team serves, and sides go out at the same time. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. Autumn and winter afternoons in Townsend get dark early: about 7:10pm in late September and 4:00pm in December, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
Preparing for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Let us know about tight access
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Some ideas:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
Our staff are discreet and respectful throughout.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
What the cooking area needs
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- One contact on the day
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- A short route for the equipment
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with family members cooking, a catered hog roast lets everyone be together. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book with us
- An itemised quote
- Serving and clearing done for you
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- All the equipment comes with us
Take a look at our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
What a hog roast costs
Each price is built from:
- Site access
- Plates or china
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- How many people are eating
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
What to tell us
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Roughly how many people
- What the outdoor space is like
- Dietary requirements
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
What comes off the roaster
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, straight from the roaster.
Townsend: halls, homes and travel
Townsend is about 3 miles south-west of Tadley, in Hampshire. Townsend and the surrounding area are covered for wakes. We bring hog roasts to 683 places in Hampshire. We cater events right across the region, from Townsend to Reading (about 13 miles away).
Relatives arriving by train should know that Midgham station, about 4.9 miles north, is the nearest station.
We cater wakes across the RG26 postcode area and the streets around it. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Wolverton Common (1 mile north), Axmansford (2 miles north), West Heath (2 miles east), Ramsdell (2 miles south-east) and Baughurst (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (6 miles south-east), Andover (15 miles south-west), Alton (15 miles south-east), Tadley (3 miles north-east), Hook (11 miles east) and Popley (5 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Park Prewett Hospital (4.5 miles south-east).
- Nearby, you will find The George And Dragon Public House (within half a mile east)
FAQs for Townsend
Do you come out to small places like Townsend?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Is Townsend close to London?
About 49 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is mains power needed?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
What if the service runs late?
Give us a contact for the day and we will adjust.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you are not left with the mess.
What should we provide?
Very little: an outdoor cooking spot and someone to meet us.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will fit around changes.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards