Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Upper Chute, Hampshire
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Upper Chute and the surrounding area.
- Remembrance gatherings
- Church and village hall wakes
- One-year memorials
Funeral wake catering for Upper Chute
Funeral wake catering in Upper Chute, carved to order
We roast quietly on site while the service takes place, so food is ready when people arrive. We serve without fuss and clear up quietly. Whether it’s gatherings at clubs and pubs and anniversary memorials, we’ll put together a menu of new potatoes, rotisserie chicken and halloumi skewers.
In rural Upper Chute, home or the hall is usual, with the roaster in the yard or garden. The hog is roasted on site at your wake, low and slow, for hours.
The process
We roast under cover, so a shower will not spoil the food. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. For a summer wake in Upper Chute, there’s light until about 9:25pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- Share the date, place and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- We set up and roast while you are at the service.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Getting a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
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How we price a hog roast for the wake
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The journey to the venue
- Plates or china
- How long the roast and service take
- The number of people
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
What to tell us
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- Your date and serving time
- The address or postcode
- Your menu choices
- Any dietary needs or allergies
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
Planning the cooking spot
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- A friend or relative we can call
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some guests will be vegetarian, so halloumi and vegetable skewers ensure they’re not left with just salad.
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it’s needed, so it stays hot and juicy.
Allergies and dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
We arrive in good time and roast quietly, well away from the entrance.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to booking a function room menu, a hog roast at home or a hall can be simpler and better value. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why us?
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
See how we price or what a hog roast costs.
Planning the wake in Upper Chute
Alternatives are available.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Upper Chute and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Wakes in village halls
- Life celebrations
- Family meals after a funeral
For a service at a church like Church of St Nicholas, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Questions to ask before booking
- How dietary needs are handled
- If the price includes VAT
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Whether travel is included
Towns and villages near Upper Chute
Other occasions in Upper Chute
After a funeral in Upper Chute
Upper Chute is about 6 miles north-west of Andover, in Hampshire. We’re happy to travel to Upper Chute for wakes. Upper Chute is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 26 miles away.
This part of Hampshire takes in SP11, and we can cater your wake anywhere in it. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Chute Forest (2 miles south-east), Tangley (2 miles east), Redenham (3 miles south), Faberstown (3 miles south) and Clanville (3 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Andover (6 miles south-east), Tidworth (5 miles south-west), Ludgershall (3 miles south-west), Whitchurch (11 miles east), East Anton (6 miles south-east) and Overton (14 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Andover War Memorial Hospital (5.8 miles south-east) and Ludgershall Castle (2.8 miles south-west).
- Local pubs include Hatchet Inn (0.9 miles south-east)
For event organisers in Upper Chute
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Upper Chute
Is Upper Chute close to London?
About 65 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Upper Chute too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
When do you start roasting?
Hours rather than minutes. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
What’s the price?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
Do we need to provide electricity?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards