Hampshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Upper Clatford
We bring a hog roast for the wake across Upper Clatford and Hampshire, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Ashes ceremonies
- Wakes in village halls
- Celebrations of life
Planning an event in Upper Clatford?
What affects the price in Upper Clatford
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Plates or china
- Distance from us
- Menu choices and extras
- Access to the cooking area
Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head normally falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to include:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Roughly how many people
- A photo of the cooking area
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Upper Clatford, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, use our quote form.
Funeral wake catering near Upper Clatford
Wakes in Upper Clatford happen at homes, halls, clubs and pubs. We need an outdoor spot to cook, and we serve indoors where the venue allows. Popular choices include roast pork in rolls or on plates, halloumi skewers and new potatoes, and we’re regularly asked to cater gatherings after scattering ashes and memorial events.
Near Upper Clatford, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish before booking.
After a funeral in Upper Clatford
Upper Clatford is about 1 mile south-west of Andover, in Hampshire. Wakes in Upper Clatford are part of our patch. We cater all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. We cater events right across the region, from Upper Clatford to Southampton (about 20 miles away).
If relatives are coming by rail, Andover station is about 1.3 miles away.
This part of Hampshire takes in SP11. Local streets include Sam Whites Hill, Valley Rise and Above Town; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Goodworth Clatford (1 mile south), Wherwell Wood (2 miles south-east), Wherwell (3 miles south-east), Cottonworth (3 miles south-east) and Fullerton (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (12 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (15 miles south), Romsey (14 miles south), Hyde (12 miles south-east), Tidworth (8 miles north-west) and Weeke (11 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Andover Museum (1.5 miles north-east) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (1.6 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Mill Lake and Anton Lakes.
- Local schools include John Hanson Community School (0.9 miles north)
Working with your venue
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we will tell you what we can send.
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Nearby places to Upper Clatford
Other occasions in Upper Clatford
About the food
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg, in a roll or on a plate.
Who books funeral wake catering in Upper Clatford?
If the service runs late, the food waits.
Here’s what people in Upper Clatford most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Life celebrations
- Church and village hall wakes
- Remembrance days
- Memorial gatherings
After a service at Church of All Saints, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What your quote should include
- Whether travel is included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Upper Clatford
Which station is closest to Upper Clatford?
The closest is Andover station, roughly 1.3 miles away.
Can you cater after a service at Church of All Saints?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is usually elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
What if people arrive late?
We wait: a cooked roast can be held for a while.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we will talk you through it.
Is it a sit-down meal?
Both are possible: rolls for a simple meal, plates with salads and potatoes for a fuller one.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
How much room do you need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll check it with you before booking.
A hog roast compared with other options
Some families mix a hog roast with cakes brought by friends. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book our hog roast in Upper Clatford
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- An itemised quote
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
Read how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Tips:
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
Our staff are discreet and respectful.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
What happens on the day
The secret is time: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin turns into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. Most wakes in Upper Clatford are held in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, but by late December it is dark at about 4:00pm.
- Share the date, place and 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
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Name a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning the cooking spot
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- A level outdoor area
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- A hall or room for eating
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the roaster
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away