Hampshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Wells-in-the-Field
Funeral wake catering in Wells-in-the-Field: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Wakes in village halls
- Wakes at a local club
- Memorial gatherings
Book a hog roast in Wells-in-the-Field
Funeral wake catering in Wells-in-the-Field, carved to order
While you’re at the service, the roast cooks quietly, ready for when everyone comes back. Our staff serve calmly and clear away discreetly. Typical bookings include wakes at home and celebrations of life, with new potatoes, salads and halloumi skewers.
For a wake near Wells-in-the-Field, a farmhouse or village hall often works well. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
A hog roast or other catering?
If the hall or pub provides food, ask whether outside caterers are allowed. 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.
What you get with us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Timed around your day
Take a look at how we price or what a hog roast costs.
Planning for dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
- Ask close family about dietary needs
Name a friend or relative as our contact, so the family can focus on guests.
Add chicken as an alternative.
What a hog roast costs
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Whether you want china
- Site access
- How long the roast and service take
- Travel to Wells-in-the-Field
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.
Details that help
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The date and time of the event
- An estimate of numbers
- The address or postcode
Every wake is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your wake for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Working with your venue
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
What comes off the roaster
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, turned until the skin is golden.
How the day works
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. Autumn and winter afternoons in Wells-in-the-Field get dark early: about 7:10pm in late September and 4:00pm in December, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- Share the date, place and rough numbers.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
Before we arrive
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Why choose funeral wake catering in Wells-in-the-Field?
If the service runs late, the food waits.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Wells-in-the-Field, such as:
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Remembrance days
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Family get-togethers after a service
After a service at St Nicholas' Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What to look for in a quote
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- The space, cover and access they need
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
Nearby places to Wells-in-the-Field
Also in Wells-in-the-Field
Wells-in-the-Field: halls, homes and travel
Wells-in-the-Field is about 7 miles east of Andover, in Hampshire. Wherever your wake is in Wells-in-the-Field, we can bring the roaster, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. We cater all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading, about 21 miles away.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, about 1.1 miles west.
Wherever your wake is in RG28, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Priory Lane and London Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. If your venue is just outside Wells-in-the-Field, we also cover Freefolk (1 mile east), Whitchurch (1 mile west), Cole Henley (2 miles north), Firgo (2 miles south-west) and Hurstbourne Priors (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (9 miles east), Winchester (12 miles south), Andover (7 miles west), Tadley (11 miles north-east), Hyde (11 miles south) and Popley (11 miles east).
- Nearby schools include Testbourne Community School (1.1 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include Railway Hotel (1 mile west)
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- A contact for the day who is not immediate family
- Parking close by for our vehicle
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Wells-in-the-Field
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
Wells-in-the-Field: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Wells-in-the-Field?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Is Wells-in-the-Field close to London?
Roughly 56 miles from the centre of London.
Can you cater in Wells-in-the-Field?
Yes, Wells-in-the-Field is in our area. Send us the address and we’ll check the date.
What’s the price?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your wake for a quote.
What if the service runs late?
Give us a contact for the day and we will adjust.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
We can add alternatives for those who need them.
How long does the roast need?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
Will there be enough to go round?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will confirm everything in writing.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards