Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Viables, Hampshire
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the wake turns the food into a centrepiece of your wake in Viables.
- Life celebrations
- Memorial gatherings
- Family meals after a funeral
Slow-roasted pork in Viables
About our funeral wake catering in Viables
If the service runs late, we wait: a cooked roast can be held for a while. Name someone we can call on the day. For memorial events and gatherings at the family home, we will put together a menu of roast pork in rolls or on plates, rotisserie chicken and salads for your guests.
In Viables, the hall is often where people gather, and its grounds suit the roaster. The hog is roasted on site at your wake, low and slow, for hours, then carved fresh for your guests.
For event organisers in Viables
If you are booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. 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. Get that agreed before booking.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with sandwich platters, hot food feels more caring. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
Why book our hog roast in Viables
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Timed around your day
Take a look at our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Wakes in Viables: venues and practical details
Viables is about 1 mile south-east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. We cover Viables and its neighbours for wakes. Viables is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Viables to Reading (15 miles away).
After a service at Church of All Saints, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
We bring hog roasts to wakes all over the RG21, RG22 and RG25 postcode area. Your wake could be at a house on Grove Road, Porter Road and Morley Road, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. If your venue is just outside Viables, we also cover Cliddesden (1 mile south), Eastrop (1 mile north), Oakridge (1 mile north), Lychpit (2 miles north-east) and Old Basing (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Farnborough (14 miles east), Fleet (11 miles east), Aldershot (14 miles east), Alton (8 miles south-east), Yateley (13 miles north-east) and Tadley (8 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Willis Museum (0.9 miles north) and Festival Place (1.1 miles north). Green spaces nearby include The Mill Field and Farleigh Hill.
- Local schools include Queen Mary's College (less than half a mile north) and The Costello School (0.9 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include Jolly Farmer Public House (0.8 miles south-west)
Viables questions
What’s the nearest station to Viables?
The closest is Basingstoke 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. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Who serves?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Do you serve rolls or plates?
Plates come as standard, and china is available on request.
What happens in bad weather?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
Can you wait?
Name someone we can call and we will adjust.
Do you provide china?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
About the food
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, easy to eat standing up. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, served in a roll with salads.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Some guests will not eat pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
One contact for the day helps, so the immediate family isn’t disturbed.
Add chicken as an alternative.
What affects the price in Viables
We do not use a fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Crockery choices
- How long the roast and service take
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Distance from us
For larger numbers, a hog roast is normally good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Details that help
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Your menu choices
- Rough numbers
- The address or postcode
- Your date and serving time
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- Permission from the hall or venue
- Space inside for guests
- A short route for the equipment
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Viables
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Occasions we serve in Viables
There are options for those who don’t eat pork.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Viables and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Family meals after a funeral
- Gatherings at the family home
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Anniversary memorials
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the closest railway station is Basingstoke station, roughly 1.3 miles north of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- If the price includes VAT
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Travel and any London charges
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
Also near Viables
Other occasions in Viables
How the day works
We arrive hours before you want to eat, since slow roasting cannot be rushed. The smell typically brings people over long before we carve. Summer evenings in Viables stay light until about 9:25pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We pack up quietly.
How to prepare
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Ask for a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
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- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away