Hampshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Weyhill
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Weyhill and across Hampshire.
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Remembrance gatherings
A hog roast near Weyhill
Funeral wake catering in Weyhill, slow-roasted on site
Wakes are frequently arranged at short notice. Contact us as soon as you have a date, and we will give you a quick answer. We’re frequently asked to cater memorial events and wakes in village halls, serving new potatoes, salads and rotisserie chicken.
For a wake near Weyhill, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to booking a function room menu, a hog roast at home or a hall can be simpler and better value. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Why book with us
- Our staff serve and clear
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Planning the wake in Weyhill
If the service runs late, the food waits.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Weyhill. Here are some of the most popular:
- Memorial gatherings
- Celebrations of life
- Ashes ceremonies
- Anniversary memorials
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the closest railway station is Andover station, roughly 2.9 miles east of the centre.
Before you book anyone
- The full menu and the sides
- The space, cover and access they need
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Who carves and who serves
What comes off the roaster
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, a hot, filling option of their own.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
Planning the cooking spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- Clearance from walls and branches
- A hall or room for eating
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
From the roaster
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
What happens on the day
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. Summer evenings in Weyhill stay light until about 9:25pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- Share the date, place and rough numbers.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- We set up and roast while you’re at the service.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
Preparing for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Nearby places to Weyhill
What else we do in Weyhill
How we price a hog roast for the wake
The biggest factors are:
- Distance from us
- The number of people
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- How long the roast and service take
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Allergies we should know about
- Your date and serving time
- Rough numbers
- Which meats and sides you’d like
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Wake catering near Weyhill
Weyhill is about 3 miles west of Andover, in Hampshire. Wherever your wake is in Weyhill, we can bring the roaster, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. We cater 683 places in Hampshire. We cater events right across the region, from Weyhill to Southampton (22 miles away).
After a service at Church of St Michael and All Angels, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
We cover wakes in every part of the SP11 postcode area. We can cater a wake on streets such as Michaelmas Drove, Ordnance Lane and Amesbury Road, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Mullenspond (1 mile south-west), Fyfield (1 mile west), East Cholderton (1 mile south-west), Thruxton (1 mile south-west) and Penton Grafton (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (15 miles south-east), Andover (3 miles east), Hyde (15 miles south-east), Tidworth (5 miles west), Weeke (14 miles south-east) and Stanmore (15 miles south-east).
A little further out are Andover Museum (3.6 miles east) and Ludgershall Castle (4 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Quarley Hill and Anton Lakes.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Weyhill Fair pub (0.7 miles east)
Common questions in Weyhill
Which station is closest to Weyhill?
The closest is Andover station, roughly 2.9 miles away.
Is Weyhill close to London?
About 66 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you need power or water?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Can you work around our timings?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Can you cater at home?
Wherever the family gathers, with an outdoor spot for cooking.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We pack everything away after service, so you’re not left with the mess.
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Tips:
- Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards