Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Woodside, Hampshire
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Woodside and across Hampshire.
- Life celebrations
- Remembrance days
- Gatherings after a cremation
Funeral wake catering for Woodside
About our funeral wake catering in Woodside
We know families have a lot to arrange: a short conversation, a clear quote and a calm service on the day. For home wakes and family meals after a funeral, we can cook halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and apple sauce.
In rural Woodside, home or the hall is usual, with the roaster in the yard or garden. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
Working with your venue
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there is a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so nobody misses out.
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken can be served in a roll or on a plate.
Woodside questions
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Mary: 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 typically elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Is Woodside too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Where can you serve a wake?
Homes, halls, clubs and venues, given an outdoor cooking area.
How do we prepare?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We’ll bring the rest.
How long does the roast need?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
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’ll confirm the space with your quote.
What should we provide?
Only the place, numbers and a contact. We’ll handle the rest.
Can you do gluten-free?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Looking after everyone
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Stuffing typically contains gluten
- Request gluten-free rolls
We set up quietly and start the roast early, out of the way of arriving guests.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- How many people are eating
- Plates or china
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Site access
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What to tell us
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- Your menu choices
- Allergies we should know about
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Rough numbers
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
Who books funeral wake catering in Woodside?
Hearty food that most people like, which is what people want after a service.
However big or small the event in Woodside, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We are frequently asked to cater:
- Wakes in village halls
- Ashes ceremonies
- Family meals after a funeral
- Anniversary memorials
Families holding a service at Church of St Mary often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
What to look for in a quote
- Who carves and who serves
- Plates, china and cutlery
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Travel and any London charges
Before you choose a spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- A safe distance from the hall
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- One contact on the day
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
How it works
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can get on with your wake in Woodside. For a summer wake in Woodside, there is light until about 9:25pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- 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.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We pack up quietly.
Before we arrive
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
Related guides
Woodside: halls, homes and travel
Woodside is about 7 miles north of Andover, in Hampshire. We cover Woodside and its neighbours for wakes. Woodside is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 26 miles away.
We cater wakes across SP11 and the streets around it. Close by, we cover wakes in Vernham Dean (1 mile east) and Bagshot (6 miles north). Larger places within reach include Andover (7 miles south), Tidworth (8 miles south-west), Ludgershall (6 miles south-west), Whitchurch (10 miles south-east), East Anton (6 miles south-east) and Overton (12 miles east).
Within reach you’ll find Inkpen Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The George Inn (0.6 miles east)
Nearby places to Woodside
Other occasions in Woodside
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea. For larger numbers, a hog roast is normally good value, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What you get with us
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Timed around your day
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards