Hampshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Trotton Marsh
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Trotton Marsh and across Hampshire.
- Wakes in village halls
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
Funeral wake catering in Trotton Marsh
Planners, venues and businesses
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we will tell you what we can send.
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
About our funeral wake catering in Trotton Marsh
Funerals are generally planned within a week or two. Contact us as soon as you have a date, and we’ll tell you right away whether we can help. On the menu are halloumi skewers, roast pork in rolls or on plates and salads, and typical bookings are for home wakes and memorial events.
For a wake near Trotton Marsh, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish before you book.
Who books funeral wake catering in Trotton Marsh?
Nobody in the family has to cook or serve.
We are regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Trotton Marsh, such as:
- Memorial events
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Gatherings at the family home
If relatives are coming by rail, Liphook station is about 3.7 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Whether VAT is included
- Staffing on the day
- A clear list of what’s included
Space, access and the venue
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- Space away from the building and any trees
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- Parking close by for our vehicle
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
From the roaster
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
Planning for dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing typically contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Check with family about dietary needs
Food is served as everyone gathers, calmly and without fuss.
Let us know if there is something the person especially liked.
Other occasions in Trotton Marsh
A hog roast or other catering?
Rather than relatives cooking, we take the cooking off the family’s hands. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Planned to your running order
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Our staff serve and clear
See how we price or what a hog roast costs.
The process
We get there well ahead of service, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. Your guests will smell it long before they see it. Autumn and winter afternoons in Trotton Marsh get dark early: about 7:05pm 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 reply quickly with a price.
- The roast cooks while you are at the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
Preparing for the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Ask for a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
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What a hog roast costs
Your quote depends on:
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- How many people are eating
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Crockery choices
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
What we need to know
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- What the outdoor space is like
- Your date and serving time
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
About the food
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, roasted until golden.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing are the traditional pairing. Note that stuffing usually contains gluten.
Wake catering near Trotton Marsh
Trotton Marsh is about 5 miles east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Thinking about a hog roast for the wake in Trotton Marsh? We can help. Trotton Marsh is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Trotton Marsh to Guildford (19 miles away).
Trotton Marsh is within about 4 miles of the South Downs National Park, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wherever your wake is in GU30 and GU31, we can bring the roaster to you. If your venue is just outside Trotton Marsh, we also cover Borden (1 mile west), Milland (1 mile north), Chithurst (1 mile south-east), Rogate (2 miles south-west) and Rake (3 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Havant (13 miles south-west), Horndean (12 miles south-west), Alton (11 miles north-west), Waterlooville (13 miles south-west), Petersfield (5 miles west) and Purbrook (14 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Midhurst Museum (4 miles south-east) and Midhurst Community Hospital (3.8 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Iping and Stedham Commons and Wheeler's Down.
Trotton Marsh questions
Which station is closest to Trotton Marsh?
The closest is Liphook station, roughly 3.7 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Trotton Marsh?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
Can you do something else?
We can add alternatives for those who need them.
What should we sort out beforehand?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We’ll bring the rest.
Can we just hire the roaster?
DIY machine hire is available. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Do you cover Trotton Marsh?
We do. Send us the address and we will confirm availability.
What if things run late?
We will be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will adjust.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards