Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Winchfield Hurst, Hampshire
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the wake makes the food part of your wake in Winchfield Hurst.
- Memorial gatherings
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Home wakes
Book a hog roast in Winchfield Hurst
Occasions we serve in Winchfield Hurst
There are options for those who don’t eat pork.
Whatever the occasion in Winchfield Hurst, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We’re often asked to cater:
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Home wakes
- One-year memorials
- Family meals after a funeral
For a service at a church like Church of St Mary the Virgin, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Questions to ask before you book
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Any travel or access charges
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
Funeral wake catering in Winchfield Hurst, 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. For scattering-of-ashes gatherings and gatherings at clubs and pubs, we can cook apple sauce, salads and rotisserie chicken for your guests.
In a small place like Winchfield Hurst, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Your quote depends on:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Crockery choices
- The number of people
- How long the roast and service take
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Details that help
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- A photo of the cooking area
- The date and when you’d like to eat
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A picture of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
A hog roast or other catering?
Rather than relatives cooking, we take the cooking off the family’s hands. Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head normally falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why book with us
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
Take a look at our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
The process
Serving is straightforward: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, and sides go out at the same time. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. Most wakes in Winchfield Hurst are held in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, but by late December it is dark at about 3:55pm.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Ask for a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
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FAQs for Winchfield Hurst
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Mary the Virgin: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Do you come out to small places like Winchfield Hurst?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you cover Winchfield Hurst?
Yes, Winchfield Hurst is in our area. Send us the address and we’ll confirm availability.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
Can you serve on plates?
We serve on plates, with china as an option.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
Chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Halal is not available.
Can we just hire the roaster?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. We will explain the details with your quote.
What about coeliacs?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
Allergies and dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing typically contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
Our staff are discreet and respectful.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Winchfield Hurst: halls, homes and travel
Winchfield Hurst is about 2 miles west of Fleet, in Hampshire. We cater wakes at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Winchfield Hurst. Winchfield Hurst is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. You can also see our page for Reading, about 12 miles away.
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Winchfield station, roughly 0.9 miles west of the centre.
This part of Hampshire takes in RG27. Local streets include Taplin's Farm Lane and The Hurst; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Other places close to Winchfield Hurst we cover include Dogmersfield (1 mile south-east), Crookham Village (1 mile south-east), Elvetham (1 mile north-east), Elvetham Heath (2 miles north-east) and Fleet (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (9 miles west), Farnborough (5 miles east), Aldershot (6 miles south-east), Alton (10 miles south-west), Yateley (5 miles north-east) and Tadley (12 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Odiham Castle (3.5 miles south-west) and Hart Shopping Centre (2 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Dogmersfield Lake and Tundry Hill.
- Local schools include Calthorpe Park School (1.1 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Barley Mow pub (less than half a mile south)
About the food
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing are the traditional pairing. Note that stuffing normally contains gluten.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Towns and villages near Winchfield Hurst
What else we do in Winchfield Hurst
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- Clearance from walls and branches
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- Parking close by for our vehicle
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards