Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Whitchurch, Hampshire
Planning a hog roast for the wake in Whitchurch? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Ashes ceremonies
- Hall gatherings after a service
A hog roast near Whitchurch
How our funeral wake catering works in Whitchurch
Services can run over, and that’s fine: we will hold the food until people arrive. Name someone we can call on the day. Whether it’s ashes ceremonies and family meals after a funeral, we’ll put together a menu of halloumi skewers, new potatoes and salads for your guests.
Around Whitchurch, wakes are often at the village hall, a pub or home. Tell us about outdoor space for the roaster. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
For event organisers in Whitchurch
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we will confirm what we can provide.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Plates or china
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Distance from us
- How many people are eating
For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Details that help
To check availability and the cooking area, we will need:
- The address or postcode
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- An estimate of numbers
- The date and time of the event
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
Common questions in Whitchurch
Which station is closest to Whitchurch?
Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, about 0.5 miles north of the centre.
How far is Whitchurch from London?
About 57 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Do we need our own staff?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Do you need power or water?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
How do we prepare?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Frequently, yes. Contact us when the date is set and we’ll answer right away.
Is there an alternative to pork?
Chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We do not offer halal meat.
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Planning for dietary needs
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
Name a friend or relative as our contact, so the immediate family isn’t disturbed.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
What happens on the day
The roaster cooks outdoors, on a level, open spot under cover, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We’ll agree the spot with you beforehand. Autumn and winter afternoons in Whitchurch get dark early: about 7:10pm in late September and 4:00pm in December, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
How to prepare
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Let us know about tight access
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Getting a price
Every wake is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your wake: fill in our quote form.
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What the cooking area needs
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- A hall or room for eating
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- A level outdoor area
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Whitchurch
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
A closer look at the menu
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness are the traditional pairing. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we will plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Events we cater in Whitchurch
It feeds everyone at once, so people can sit and talk.
However big or small the event in Whitchurch, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings often include:
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Celebrations of life
- Wakes in village halls
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
Whitchurch is on or near the B3400, handy for relatives driving in.
Comparing caterers
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- A clear list of what’s included
- Travel and any London charges
After a funeral in Whitchurch
Whitchurch is about 6 miles east of Andover, in Hampshire. We are happy to travel to Whitchurch for wakes. Whitchurch is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. You can also see our page for Reading, about 22 miles away.
After a service at Church of All Hallows, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Whitchurch (Hampshire) station is about 0.5 miles away.
Wakes anywhere in RG28 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. That could mean a wake in a garden on London Road, Station Road and London Street, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Whitchurch is on the B3400, so it is easy for us to reach with the equipment. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Wells-in-the-Field (1 mile east), Freefolk (1 mile east), Cole Henley (2 miles north), Firgo (2 miles south) and Hurstbourne Priors (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (10 miles east), Winchester (12 miles south), Andover (6 miles west), Tadley (12 miles north-east), Hyde (11 miles south) and Popley (12 miles east).
- Local schools include Testbourne Community School (within half a mile south)
- Pubs nearby include The Red House Public House (less than half a mile north-east)
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with family members cooking, we take the cooking off the family’s hands. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
What you get with us
- A clear quote with everything listed
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- A choice of salads and potatoes
See how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away