Hampshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Vernham Dean
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Vernham Dean and across Hampshire.
- Gatherings at the family home
- One-year memorials
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
A hog roast near Vernham Dean
About our funeral wake catering in Vernham Dean
We roast quietly on site while the service takes place, ready for when everyone comes back. Our staff serve calmly and clear away discreetly. Typical bookings include wakes in village halls and memorial events, with salads, halloumi skewers and rotisserie chicken.
Near Vernham Dean, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish before you book.
How the day works
We work to your timings. If things run late, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so keep us posted on the day. Late-December sunset in Vernham Dean is about 4:00pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Where the roaster can go in Vernham Dean
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- A friend or relative we can call
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- Permission from the hall or venue
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
Occasions we serve in Vernham Dean
Hearty food that most people like, which is what people want after a service.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Vernham Dean:
- Life celebrations
- Anniversary memorials
- Ashes ceremonies
- Memorial gatherings
For a service at a church like Church of St Mary, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Comparing caterers
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Travel and any London charges
- Staffing on the day
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Ask close family about dietary needs
We dress smartly and keep a low profile.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
Also in Vernham Dean
After a funeral in Vernham Dean
Vernham Dean is about 7 miles north of Andover, in Hampshire. Vernham Dean is well within our area for wakes. We cater all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Vernham Dean to Reading (about 25 miles away).
Anywhere in SP11, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a wake in a garden on Bulpits Hill and Back Lane, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Other places close to Vernham Dean we cover include Woodside (1 mile west) and Bagshot (6 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Andover (7 miles south), Tidworth (8 miles south-west), Ludgershall (6 miles south-west), Whitchurch (9 miles south-east), East Anton (6 miles south) and Oakley (15 miles east).
The countryside around Vernham Dean includes Inkpen Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The George Inn (under half a mile south)
Common questions in Vernham Dean
How far is Vernham Dean from London?
About 62 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Mary: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
Do you serve the food?
You do not need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Can we just hire the roaster?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. We will explain the details with your quote.
Can you do something else?
We can add alternatives for those who need them.
Can you roast in the rain?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Organising for someone else?
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
If the hall or pub provides food, ask whether outside caterers are allowed. For larger numbers, a hog roast is normally good value, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why us?
- Our staff serve and clear
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Read how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
What we serve, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing are the traditional pairing. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, turned until the skin is golden.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Time on site
- Crockery choices
- The number of people
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to include:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A photo of the cooking area
- Allergies we should know about
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards