Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in West Green, Hampshire
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in West Green and across Hampshire.
- Life celebrations
- Remembrance days
- Memorial gatherings
Book a hog roast in West Green
About our funeral wake catering in West Green
Services can run over, and that is fine: we’ll hold the food until people arrive. Name someone we can call on the day. For life celebrations and wakes at home, we will put together a menu of apple sauce, salads and halloumi skewers and more.
For a wake near West Green, a farmhouse or village hall often works well, with the roaster in the yard or garden. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
What affects the price in West Green
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Whether you want china
- Travel to West Green
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Details that help
Here’s what we will ask:
- Any venue rules
- Rough numbers
- What the outdoor space is like
- Dietary requirements
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, use our quote form.
Who books funeral wake catering in West Green?
One roast feeds everyone together, so people can eat and share memories.
We’re regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around West Green, such as:
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Remembrance gatherings
- Home wakes
If relatives are coming by rail, Winchfield station is about 1.3 miles away.
What your quote should include
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- The space, cover and access they need
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Travel and any London charges
FAQs for West Green
How far is West Green from London?
Roughly 38 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you cater after a service at St Mary's Church?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is generally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we’ll bring them. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
Can you cater in West Green?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, West Green and the rest of Hampshire included. Send us the address for a quote.
What’s included?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll tell you what we can send.
The process
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can get on with your wake in West Green. Summer evenings in West Green stay light until about 9:25pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
How to prepare
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Ask for a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Wake catering near West Green
West Green is about 4 miles north-west of Fleet, in Hampshire. A hog roast suits wakes around West Green, whatever the venue. West Green is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. You can also see our page for Reading, about 11 miles away.
After a service at St Mary's Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Anywhere in RG27, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. For wakes just outside West Green, we cover Phoenix Green (1 mile south-east), Murrell Green (1 mile south-west), Winchfield (1 mile south-east), Hook (2 miles south-west) and Hook Common (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (8 miles west), Farnborough (7 miles east), Fleet (4 miles south-east), Aldershot (8 miles south-east), Alton (11 miles south) and Yateley (5 miles north-east).
A little further out are Hart Shopping Centre (3.8 miles east) and Fleet Community Hospital (3.4 miles east). Within reach you will find Fleet Pond Nature Reserve and Tundry Hill.
- Local pubs include Phoenix Inn (0.6 miles east)
What the cooking area needs
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- A contact for the day who isn’t immediate family
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
About the food
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing are the traditional pairing. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
Nearby places to West Green
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A hog roast compared with other options
Rather than relatives cooking, a catered hog roast lets everyone be together. For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why us?
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
See our pricing and the cost guide.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Stuffing generally contains gluten
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
We set up quietly and start the roast early, well away from the entrance.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards