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Hog Roast for a Wake in Wecock Farm, Hampshire
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the wake makes the food part of your wake in Wecock Farm.
- Pub and club wakes
- One-year memorials
- Celebrations of life
Planning an event in Wecock Farm?
Arranging a wake in Wecock Farm
Wecock Farm is about 1 mile south-west of Horndean, in Hampshire. We bring a hog roast for the wake to wakes anywhere in Wecock Farm, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook. Wecock Farm is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Wecock Farm to Southampton (about 16 miles away).
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Rowlands Castle station, about 3.3 miles east.
Anywhere in PO8 and PO7, we can bring the roaster to you. Local streets include Stone Road, Milton Road and Eagle Avenue; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Anmore (1 mile west), Lovedean (1 mile north), Horndean (1 mile north-east), Denmead (2 miles west) and Catherington (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Gosport (8 miles south-west), Havant (3 miles south-east), Eastleigh (14 miles west), Fareham (8 miles south-west), Hedge End (12 miles west) and Petersfield (8 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Havant War Memorial Hospital (3.8 miles south-east) and Clanfield Earthwork (3.9 miles north-east). The countryside around Wecock Farm includes Windmill Hill and Southmoor Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Wecock Farm include The Cowplain School (0.6 miles south-east)
About our funeral wake catering in Wecock Farm
For a celebration of life, a hog roast can reflect the person being remembered. Tell us what matters to you and we will do our best. Typical bookings include remembrance days and gatherings after a cremation, with salads, rotisserie chicken and halloumi skewers.
Around Wecock Farm, wakes are frequently at the village hall, a pub or home. Let us know where the roaster could go. Timings are planned around your wake, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
Wecock Farm: your questions answered
Is Wecock Farm close to London?
About 58 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Wecock Farm?
Rowlands Castle station, about 3.3 miles east of the centre.
What space does the roaster need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will confirm the space with your quote.
What if it rains?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
Do you serve rolls or plates?
Plates come as standard, and china is available on request.
How big a hog will we need?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
How do we prepare?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Planning the wake in Wecock Farm
If the service runs late, the food waits.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Wecock Farm:
- Wakes at a local club
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Celebrations of life
- Home wakes
Families holding a service at The Hart Plain Church frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Before you book anyone
- Any travel or access charges
- Whether VAT is included
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
Planning for dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Keep the alternatives labelled
We dress smartly and keep a low profile throughout.
Let us know if there’s something the person especially liked.
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Distance from us
- How many people are eating
- Whether you want china
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to include:
- The address or postcode
- Roughly how many people
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Allergies we should know about
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a venue’s set menu, a hog roast at home or a hall can be simpler and better value. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Why us?
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Served at the time you choose
Read how we price or the cost guide.
What comes off the roaster
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and our chef carves it to order.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
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What happens on the day
The secret is time: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin crisps into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. Summer evenings in Wecock Farm stay light until about 9:20pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We confirm the space.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- We serve quietly.
- We tidy up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Get a quote
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
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For event organisers in Wecock Farm
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
If you are a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
Before you choose a spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- One contact on the day
- Space inside for guests
- Parking close by for our vehicle
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards