Hampshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Wherwell
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Funeral wake catering in Wherwell.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Church and village hall wakes
- Wakes at a local club
A hog roast near Wherwell
Working with your venue
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
How our funeral wake catering works in Wherwell
Roast pork with salads, new potatoes and coleslaw makes a proper meal. Chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option are there for anyone who does not eat pork. Typical bookings include wakes at home and hall gatherings after a service, with halloumi skewers, new potatoes and apple sauce.
Near Wherwell, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish before booking.
Nearby places to Wherwell
Also in Wherwell
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- Clearance from walls and branches
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
Why choose funeral wake catering in Wherwell?
It’s simple, warm, familiar food, just right after a funeral.
Whatever the occasion in Wherwell, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings often include:
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Wakes at a local club
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Gatherings at the family home
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Andover station, about 3.7 miles north-west.
Questions to ask before booking
- The full menu and the sides
- A clear list of what’s included
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Whether travel is included
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Your quote depends on:
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- How many people are eating
- Travel to Wherwell
- Menu choices and extras
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, it helps to include:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- An estimate of numbers
- The address or postcode
Every wake is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your wake: send us your details through our quote form.
Questions from Wherwell
Could you cook in Longstock Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you come out to small places like Wherwell?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What comes with the hog roast?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Is it a sit-down meal?
Either: rolls for a simple meal, plates with salads and potatoes for a fuller one.
How much does a hog roast cost?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
Can you work around our timings?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
The process
Rain does not stop the roast, because we cook under cover. It’s worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. In late September, sunset in Wherwell is about 7:10pm; in December, about 4:00pm, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- Get in touch when the date is set.
- We confirm the space.
- We cook on site.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We tidy up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Send final numbers in good time
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Next to booking a function room menu, a hog roast at a hall is frequently simpler. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Timed around your day
- Carved to order by a chef
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
See our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Planning for dietary needs
Some guests won’t eat pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
Our staff are discreet and respectful throughout.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
What we serve, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, turned until the skin is golden.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so everyone has something hot.
After a funeral in Wherwell
Wherwell is about 3 miles south-east of Andover, in Hampshire. Planning a hog roast for the wake in Wherwell? We can help. Wherwell is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 17 miles away.
After a service at Church of St Peter and Holy Cross, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Anywhere in SP11, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your wake could be at a house on High Street, Fair Piece and Beech Grove, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Wherwell Wood (1 mile north-west), Cottonworth (1 mile south-west), Chilbolton (1 mile south), Fullerton (1 mile south-west) and South Harewood (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (9 miles south-east), Eastleigh (14 miles south), Andover (3 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (13 miles south), Romsey (12 miles south) and Hyde (9 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Andover Museum (3.3 miles north-west) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (4 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Mill Lake and Anton Lakes.
- Pubs nearby include White Lion Public House (under half a mile south-west)
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards