Hampshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Wildhern
Funeral wake catering in Wildhern: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Celebrations of life
- Family meals after a funeral
- Wakes in village halls
A hog roast near Wildhern
Funeral wake catering in Wildhern, slow-roasted on site
We know families have a lot to arrange: a short conversation, a clear quote and a calm service on the day. Whether it’s anniversary memorials and gatherings at the family home, we will put together a menu of salads, new potatoes and rotisserie chicken.
In a small place like Wildhern, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
Wildhern: halls, homes and travel
Wildhern is about 3 miles north of Andover, in Hampshire. We take a hog roast for the wake to gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Wildhern. We bring hog roasts to 683 places in Hampshire. We cater events right across the region, from Wildhern to Southampton (24 miles away).
Families holding a service at Christchurch frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
We cover wakes in every part of SP11. For wakes just outside Wildhern, we cover Upper Enham (1 mile south-east), Enham Alamein (1 mile south-east), Little London (2 miles east), Knights Enham (2 miles south-east) and Smannell (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Andover (3 miles south), Hyde (15 miles south-east), Tidworth (7 miles west), Weeke (15 miles south-east), Kempshott (15 miles east) and Ludgershall (5 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Finkley Down Farm Museum (3.1 miles south-east) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.8 miles south). The countryside around Wildhern includes Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
- Local pubs include The Hare & Hounds pub (0.9 miles south)
Occasions we serve in Wildhern
Hearty food that most people like, which is what people want after a service.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Wildhern and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Remembrance days
- Celebrations of life
- Wakes at a local club
- Gatherings at the family home
For family travelling by train, Andover station, about 3.1 miles south, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, if it applies
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
The process
The roaster is gas-fired, so we don’t need mains power to cook. Late-December sunset in Wildhern is about 4:00pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We cook on site.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Send final numbers in good time
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Ask for a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
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Planning the cooking spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- Space away from the building and any trees
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
Looking after everyone
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Request gluten-free rolls
Name a friend or relative as our contact, so the immediate family is not disturbed.
Ask about china.
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Wildhern
Do you come out to small places like Wildhern?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Which station is closest to Wildhern?
Andover station, about 3.1 miles south of the centre.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
Can you wait?
Give us a contact for the day and we will serve when everyone is there.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Do you cover Wildhern?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will confirm availability.
How much room do you need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll check it with you before booking.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
For planners, venues and organisers
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a cold buffet, a warm plated meal is more comforting. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Why book our hog roast in Wildhern
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Carved to order by a chef
Take a look at our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Nearby places to Wildhern
What else we do in Wildhern
What a hog roast costs
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- The number of people
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Which meats and sides you choose
For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Rough numbers
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Your date and serving time
- What the outdoor space is like
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
About the food
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, balancing the rich, salty pork.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we will plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards