Hampshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Upper Common
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast for the wake in Upper Common.
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Celebrations of life
- Family meals after a funeral
Slow-roasted pork in Upper Common
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Upper Common
Which station is closest to Upper Common?
Basingstoke station, about 4.4 miles north of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Upper Common?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. We’ll explain the details with your quote.
Can you work around our timings?
We work back from when you want to eat, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We do not offer halal meat.
How big a hog will we need?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so a good estimate matters. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
About our funeral wake catering in Upper Common
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. We’re often asked to cater memorial gatherings and pub and club wakes, with apple sauce, salads and halloumi skewers.
Near Upper Common, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
About the food
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and it suits fussy eaters.
Arranging a wake in Upper Common
Upper Common is about 4 miles south of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. We take a hog roast for the wake to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Upper Common and the surrounding area. Upper Common is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. You can also see our page for Reading, about 18 miles away.
Relatives arriving by train should know that Basingstoke station, about 4.4 miles north, is the nearest station.
Here we cover the RG25 postcode area, and we can cater your wake anywhere in it. Other places close to Upper Common we cover include Ellisfield (1 mile north-east), Cliddesden (2 miles north), Nashes Green (3 miles east), Viables (3 miles north) and Eastrop (4 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (4 miles north), Winchester (14 miles south-west), Fleet (12 miles north-east), Aldershot (15 miles east), Alton (6 miles south-east) and Petersfield (15 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Barton Castle (4.6 miles south) and Gliding Heritage Centre (3.5 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Farleigh Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Fox pub (less than half a mile north-west)
Nearby places to Upper Common
Other occasions in Upper Common
Planning for dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
If the service runs late, we wait; just let us know.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
Why choose a hog roast in Upper Common?
If the hall or pub provides food, check whether we can cater there. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
What you get with us
- Carved to order by a chef
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Occasions we serve in Upper Common
Nobody in the family has to cook or serve.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Upper Common. Typical bookings include:
- Anniversary memorials
- Pub and club wakes
- Church and village hall wakes
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
For a service at a church like Church of St. Martin, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
What your quote should include
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- A clear list of what’s included
- Allergen information for every dish
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
How the day works
Expect a calm, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we’ve agreed, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. For a summer wake in Upper Common, there is light until about 9:25pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We pack up quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Think about shelter for your guests
How to get a price
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or RG25 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
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What affects the price in Upper Common
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Menu choices and extras
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- The journey to the venue
- How many people are eating
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- The address or postcode
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- An estimate of numbers
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A photo of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Permission from the hall or venue
- A friend or relative we can call
- Space inside for guests
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards