Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Wildmoor, Hampshire
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast for the wake in Wildmoor.
- Remembrance gatherings
- Ashes ceremonies
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
Planning an event in Wildmoor?
What affects the price in Wildmoor
Each price is built from:
- Site access
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Whether you want china
- The journey to the venue
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
What we need to know
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Your date and serving time
- The venue or postcode
- Any venue rules
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
How our funeral wake catering works in Wildmoor
Wakes in Wildmoor happen at homes, halls, clubs and pubs. We need an outdoor spot to cook, and we serve indoors where the venue allows. Whether it’s pub and club wakes and home wakes, we can cook salads, new potatoes and halloumi skewers.
In rural Wildmoor, home or the hall is usual, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish before you book.
A closer look at the menu
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we’ll plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
After a funeral in Wildmoor
Wildmoor is about 4 miles north-east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Our roaster is a regular sight at wakes around Wildmoor. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 10 miles away.
Relatives arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Bramley (Hants) station, roughly 2.8 miles north-west of the centre.
Wherever your wake is in RG27, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Chineham (1 mile west), Water End (2 miles south), Andwell (2 miles south), Old Basing (2 miles south-west) and Lychpit (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (4 miles south-west), Farnborough (11 miles east), Fleet (8 miles east), Aldershot (12 miles east), Alton (10 miles south) and Yateley (9 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Festival Place (3.7 miles south-west) and Basing House (2.5 miles south-west). The countryside around Wildmoor includes The Mill Field.
Nearby places to Wildmoor
Also in Wildmoor
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Stuffing generally contains gluten
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
Name a friend or relative as our contact, so the family can focus on guests.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
The process
Slow roasting is the whole point: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin crisps into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. Late-December sunset in Wildmoor is about 4:00pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
How to prepare
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Name a contact for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
How to get a price
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. Use our quote form.
Related guides
Organising for someone else?
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Where the roaster can go in Wildmoor
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- A safe distance from the hall
- A short route for the equipment
- Space inside for guests
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
Questions from Wildmoor
What’s the nearest station to Wildmoor?
The closest is Bramley (Hants) station, roughly 2.8 miles away.
Is Wildmoor close to London?
Roughly 42 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What do you need from us on the day?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Do you serve rolls or plates?
Plates come as standard, and china is available on request.
Is mains power needed?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
Can you wait?
We wait: we hold the food until people arrive.
Where can you serve a wake?
Homes, halls, clubs and venues, given an outdoor cooking area.
What about coeliacs?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
If the venue has its own caterer, check whether we can cater there. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Why us?
- An itemised quote
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
Who books funeral wake catering in Wildmoor?
Quiet, respectful service.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Wildmoor, such as:
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Life celebrations
- Gatherings at the family home
Families holding a service at Church of St. Leonard frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Comparing caterers
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- VAT, if it applies
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards