Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Wickham, Hampshire
Planning a hog roast for the wake in Wickham? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- One-year memorials
- Memorial gatherings
- Wakes in village halls
A hog roast near Wickham
How our funeral wake catering works in Wickham
A wake might be at home, a village or church hall, a club or a pub. Wherever it is, the roaster cooks outdoors under cover, and the food can be served inside. We serve salads, new potatoes and apple sauce, and we’re often booked for gatherings at the family home and scattering-of-ashes gatherings.
In Wickham, the hall is frequently where people gather, and its grounds suit the roaster. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Planning for dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
We clear away discreetly once everyone has eaten.
Let us know if there’s something the person especially liked.
Planning the cooking spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- A level outdoor area
- A friend or relative we can call
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Wickham
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Coleslaw
What affects the price in Wickham
Each price is built from:
- Access to the cooking area
- Time on site
- Plates or china
- The journey to the venue
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Where the event is
- Rough numbers
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or PO17 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
What comes off the roaster
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we’ll bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Step by step
We get there well ahead of service, since slow roasting cannot be rushed. The smell generally brings people over long before we carve. Most wakes in Wickham are held in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, though in December it is dark by about 4:00pm.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while you are at the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We pack up quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Getting a price
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A photo of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
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Events we cater in Wickham
If the service runs late, the food waits.
Whatever the occasion in Wickham, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings often include:
- Family meals after a funeral
- Wakes at a local club
- Wakes in village halls
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
With the A32 and A334 nearby, it’s easy for family travelling by car to reach Wickham.
What to look for in a quote
- Who carves and who serves
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Plates, china and cutlery
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Wickham
How far is Wickham from London?
Roughly 63 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Wickham?
The closest is Fareham station, roughly 3.2 miles away.
How quickly can you cater a wake?
Often, yes. Contact us as soon as you have a date and we will answer right away.
Can you roast in the rain?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Do you come to Wickham?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Wickham and Hampshire. Send us the address for a quote.
How much room do you need?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a picture if you are unsure.
Do you need power or water?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
Chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Halal isn’t available.
Nearby places to Wickham
What else we do in Wickham
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a cold buffet, roast pork on a plate with potatoes is more filling. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why book with us
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Timed around your day
See how we price and the cost guide.
For planners, venues and organisers
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Wickham: halls, homes and travel
Wickham is about 3 miles north of Fareham, in Hampshire. We are happy to travel to Wickham for wakes and the places nearby. Wickham is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 9 miles away.
If relatives are coming by rail, Fareham station, about 3.2 miles south, is the nearest station. For a service at a church like Church of St Nicholas, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Here we cover the PO17 postcode area, and we can cater your wake anywhere in it. Streets in the area include The Square, Station Road and Bridge Street, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Wickham is on the A32 and A334, which makes the journey straightforward. Other places close to Wickham we cover include Shedfield (1 mile north-west), Shirrell Heath (2 miles north), Kingsmead (2 miles north-east), Woodend (2 miles north-east) and Mislingford (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Winchester (12 miles north-west), Gosport (7 miles south), Havant (9 miles east), Eastleigh (8 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles south) and Horndean (8 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Fareham Shopping Centre (3.2 miles south) and Carron Row Farm Museum (3.5 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find St Clair's Meadow and Portsdown Hill.
- Local pubs include The Old House Hotel (within half a mile 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
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away