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Hog Roast for a Wake in West Heath, Hampshire
We bring a hog roast for the wake to West Heath and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Memorial gatherings
- One-year memorials
- Home wakes
Book a hog roast in West Heath
Funeral wake catering in West Heath, carved to order
For a celebration of life, a hog roast can reflect the person being remembered. Let us know if there is anything special and we will do our best. On the menu are rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and apple sauce, and we are frequently booked for anniversary memorials and church and village hall wakes.
Near West Heath, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
What the cooking area needs
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- Space away from the building and any trees
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in West Heath
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a cold buffet, roast pork on a plate with potatoes is more filling. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Why book with us
- An itemised quote
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Planned to your running order
- Fresh carving at the serving station
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
Occasions we serve in West Heath
The family can spend time with guests.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around West Heath, including:
- Gatherings at the family home
- Ashes ceremonies
- Celebrations of life
- Anniversary memorials
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Bramley (Hants) station, roughly 4 miles east of the centre.
What your quote should include
- What crockery is supplied
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
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Allergies and dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Stuffing typically contains gluten
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Check with family about dietary needs
We clear away discreetly once everyone has eaten.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
There’s no fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- Distance from us
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Whether you want china
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What we need to know
When you enquire, please mention:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Roughly how many people
- Your date and serving time
- Any venue rules
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Arranging a wake in West Heath
West Heath is about 2 miles south of Tadley, in Hampshire. West Heath and the surrounding area are covered for wakes. West Heath is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 12 miles away.
If the funeral is at a church such as Christ Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Wherever your wake is in RG26, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Deans Lane, The Common and Old Vyne Lane, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Charter Alley (1 mile south-east), Ramsdell (1 mile south), Pamber End (1 mile east), Salters Heath (2 miles east) and Monk Sherborne (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (4 miles south-east), Fleet (14 miles east), Alton (14 miles south-east), Yateley (14 miles east), Hook (9 miles east) and Popley (4 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Park Prewett Hospital (3.2 miles south-east) and Calleva Museum (3.3 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Daneshill Park Woods.
How it works
People love watching the carving: the hog is carved in front of your guests, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. In late September, sunset in West Heath is about 7:10pm; in December, about 4:00pm, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- Share the date, place and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
How to prepare
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Let us know about tight access
Getting a price
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
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A closer look at the menu
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and it is carved fresh as people come up.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
West Heath questions
Can you cater after a service at Christ Church?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is usually elsewhere. Send us the address.
Which station is closest to West Heath?
The closest is Bramley (Hants) station, roughly 4 miles away.
Do you cover West Heath?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including West Heath and Hampshire. Send us the address for a quote.
Will there be enough to go round?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
Do we need to provide electricity?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
How long does the roast need?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
Do you serve rolls or plates?
We serve on plates, with china as an option.
For event organisers in West Heath
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we will confirm what we can provide.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
- 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
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away