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Hog Roast for a Wake in Wolverton, Hampshire
Looking for a hog roast for the wake in Wolverton? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Memorial gatherings
- Church and village hall wakes
- Wakes at a local club
Planning an event in Wolverton?
Working with your venue
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
About our funeral wake catering in Wolverton
We know families have a lot to arrange: a short conversation, a clear quote and a calm service on the day. We’re often asked to cater home wakes and gatherings at clubs and pubs, with salads, rotisserie chicken and roast pork in rolls or on plates.
In rural Wolverton, home or the hall is usual. The hog is roasted on site at your wake, low and slow, for hours, then carved fresh for your guests.
Wolverton: halls, homes and travel
Wolverton is about 3 miles south-west of Tadley, in Hampshire. We take a hog roast for the wake to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Wolverton and the surrounding area. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Reading, about 13 miles away.
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Thatcham station, roughly 5 miles north of the centre.
We bring hog roasts to wakes all over the RG26 postcode area. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Fair Oak (1 mile north), Kingsclere (2 miles west), Ashford Hill (2 miles north), Plastow Green (2 miles north-west) and Goose Hill (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (6 miles south-east), Andover (14 miles south-west), Tadley (3 miles north-east), Hook (11 miles east), Popley (6 miles south-east) and Kempshott (6 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Park Prewett Hospital (4.9 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Ladle Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The George And Dragon Public House (0.7 miles east)
Also near Wolverton
What else we do in Wolverton
How the day works
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your wake. Late-December sunset in Wolverton is about 4:00pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while you’re at the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We pack up quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
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 picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
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A closer look at the menu
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, straight from the roaster.
Events we cater in Wolverton
Hearty food that most people like, just right after a funeral.
We’re regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Wolverton, such as:
- Pub and club wakes
- Remembrance days
- Church and village hall wakes
- Remembrance gatherings
Families holding a service at Church of St Catherine often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
What your quote should include
- Travel and any London charges
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- How many staff will carve and serve
Before you choose a spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- One contact on the day
- Space inside for guests
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Wolverton
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Coleslaw
Why choose a hog roast in Wolverton?
If the venue has its own caterer, ask whether outside caterers are allowed. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Why Wolverton hosts choose us
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
Read how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Common questions in Wolverton
How far is Wolverton from London?
About 49 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Catherine: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is generally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is typically fine if the venue is happy.
How much room do you need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll check it with you before booking.
What do we need to organise?
Very little: the space and a contact.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Do you come to Wolverton?
We do. Send us the address and we’ll confirm availability.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. You will know our arrival time in advance.
Planning for dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
One contact for the day helps, so the family can focus on guests.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
What affects the price in Wolverton
Your quote depends on:
- How long the roast and service take
- Distance from us
- Crockery choices
- Site access
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What to tell us
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The address or postcode
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards