Hampshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Trotton
We bring a hog roast for the wake to Trotton and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Gatherings at the family home
- Family meals after a funeral
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Funeral wake catering in Trotton
How our funeral wake catering works in Trotton
Some families choose a hog roast because it was a favourite. Let us know if there is anything special and we’ll do our best. Typical bookings include home wakes and gatherings at clubs and pubs, serving roast pork in rolls or on plates, new potatoes and apple sauce.
Near Trotton, 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.
What happens on the day
We arrive hours before you want to eat, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. Your guests will smell it long before they see it. Wakes in Trotton are generally in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, though in December it’s dark by about 4:00pm.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while you’re at the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We pack up quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Getting a price
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Also near Trotton
Also in Trotton
After a funeral in Trotton
Trotton is about 6 miles east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Thinking about a hog roast for the wake in Trotton? We can help. Trotton is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Trotton to Guildford (20 miles away).
The South Downs National Park is within about 3 miles of Trotton, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We bring hog roasts to wakes all over the GU31 postcode area and the streets around it. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Dumpford (1 mile south-west), Elsted Marsh (1 mile south), Ingrams Green (1 mile south), Elsted (2 miles south-west) and Didling (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Havant (12 miles south-west), Horndean (11 miles south-west), Alton (13 miles north-west), Waterlooville (13 miles south-west), Petersfield (6 miles west) and Purbrook (13 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Midhurst Community Hospital (3 miles east) and Midhurst Museum (2.9 miles east). Within reach you will find Iping and Stedham Commons and Wheeler's Down.
- Local pubs include The Keeper's Arms Public House (within half a mile south-west)
What a hog roast costs
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Numbers
- Distance from us
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Whether you want china
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Details that help
To get the best quote, send us:
- Your date and serving time
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- An estimate of numbers
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your wake: fill in our quote form.
Why choose a hog roast in Trotton?
Compared with family members cooking, we take the cooking off the family’s hands. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Why book with us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Planned to your running order
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Take a look at how we price or what a hog roast costs.
Before you choose a spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A level outdoor area
- A short route for the equipment
- Clearance from walls and branches
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the roaster
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
For planners, venues and organisers
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we will tell you what we can send.
About the food
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and our chef carves it to order.
FAQs for Trotton
How far is Trotton from London?
About 46 miles from central London.
Do you come out to small places like Trotton?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you cater at home?
Most places, with an outdoor spot for cooking.
Do you come to Trotton?
We do. Send us the address and we’ll check the date.
Do you bring plates?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
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 comes with the hog roast?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
What happens in bad weather?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Planning the wake in Trotton
Hearty food that most people like, just right after a funeral.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Trotton and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Wakes at home
- Anniversary memorials
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Family get-togethers after a service
Families holding a service at St George's Church frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Before you book anyone
- Travel and any London charges
- Staffing on the day
- A clear list of what’s included
- The menu, including sides and any extras
Planning for dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing normally contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Check with family about dietary needs
We set up quietly and start the roast early, out of the way of arriving guests.
Add chicken as an alternative.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away