Hampshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Wivelrod
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Wivelrod and the surrounding area.
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Celebrations of life
- Hall gatherings after a service
Book a hog roast in Wivelrod
Who books funeral wake catering in Wivelrod?
Nobody in the family has to cook or serve.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Wivelrod. Here are some of the most popular:
- Memorial events
- Celebrations of life
- Church and village hall wakes
- Family meals after a funeral
If the funeral is at a church such as Chapel of Alton Abbey, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Questions to ask before you book
- Who carves and who serves
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- The space, cover and access they need
- A clear list of what’s included
Funeral wake catering near Wivelrod
Wakes in Wivelrod happen at homes, halls, clubs and pubs. We need an outdoor spot to cook, and we serve indoors where the venue allows. On the menu are rotisserie chicken, apple sauce and roast pork in rolls or on plates, and we are regularly asked to cater wakes at a local club and hall gatherings after a service.
In a small place like Wivelrod, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
Wakes in Wivelrod: venues and practical details
Wivelrod is about 3 miles west of Alton, in Hampshire. Wherever your wake is in Wivelrod, we can bring the roaster, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 21 miles away.
Relatives arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Alton station, roughly 3 miles east of the centre.
Wakes anywhere in GU34 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. For wakes just outside Wivelrod, we cover Thedden (1 mile north-east), Beech (1 mile east), Holt End (1 mile north-west), New Copse (1 mile west) and Bentworth (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (9 miles north), Winchester (13 miles south-west), Fleet (13 miles north-east), Aldershot (14 miles north-east), Alton (3 miles east) and Petersfield (10 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Barton Castle (3.5 miles west) and Alton Community Hospital (2 miles east). Within reach you’ll find King's Hill.
How it works
People love watching the carving: the hog is carved in front of your guests, with crackling for everyone who wants it. Most wakes in Wivelrod are held in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, though in December it’s dark by about 4:00pm.
- Share the date, place and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
Before we arrive
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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What else we do in Wivelrod
What we serve, dish by dish
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and it is carved fresh as people come up.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing are the traditional pairing. Note that stuffing normally contains gluten.
Where the roaster can go in Wivelrod
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- Space away from the building and any trees
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- A contact for the day who is not immediate family
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Wivelrod
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
If the venue has its own caterer, ask whether outside caterers are allowed. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What you get with us
- Our staff serve and clear
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- An itemised quote
Read our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
Allergies and dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
Our staff are discreet and respectful throughout.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
For planners, venues and organisers
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
What affects the price in Wivelrod
We don’t use a fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Site access
- Whether you want china
- How long the roast and service take
- Distance from us
Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What we need to know
To check availability and the cooking area, we’ll need:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Allergies we should know about
- Any venue rules
- Which meats and sides you’d like
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
Wivelrod questions
Can you cater after a service at Chapel of Alton Abbey?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Do you come out to small places like Wivelrod?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What space does the roaster need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will confirm the space with your quote.
Do you bring plates?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Can you cater at home?
At home, a hall, a club or a venue, given an outdoor cooking area.
Can you serve on plates?
Both are possible: plates with sides or simple rolls.
What if people arrive late?
Name someone we can call and we will serve when everyone is there.
Do you clear up?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards