Hampshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Abshot
We bring a hog roast for the wake across Abshot and Hampshire, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Wakes at home
- Celebrations of life
- Wakes in village halls
Slow-roasted pork in Abshot
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
Our staff are discreet and respectful.
Add chicken as an alternative.
How our funeral wake catering works in Abshot
For a celebration of life, a hog roast can reflect the person being remembered. Let us know if there’s anything special and we’ll try to help. We are often asked to cater home wakes and memorial gatherings, serving apple sauce, roast pork in rolls or on plates and halloumi skewers.
In a small place like Abshot, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish before booking.
Working with your venue
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we will tell you what we can send.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
How the day works
The roaster cooks outdoors, on a level, open spot under cover, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We will agree the spot with you beforehand. Most wakes in Abshot are held in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, but by late December it is dark at about 4:00pm.
- 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 pack up quietly.
How to prepare
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Get a quote
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Abshot, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, use our quote form.
Related guides
Other occasions in Abshot
Arranging a wake in Abshot
Abshot is about 3 miles west of Fareham, in Hampshire. Wherever your wake is in Abshot, we can bring the roaster, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 7 miles away.
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Swanwick station, roughly 2 miles north of the centre. Abshot is within about 3 miles of the sea.
We cater wakes across the PO14 postcode area and the streets around it. If your venue is just outside Abshot, we also cover Hook (1 mile west), Titchfield Common (1 mile north-east), Locks Heath (1 mile north), Warsash (1 mile north-west) and Titchfield (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (15 miles north), Gosport (6 miles south-east), Havant (12 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles north), Fareham (3 miles east) and Horndean (12 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Fareham Community Hospital (1.7 miles north) and Carron Row Farm Museum (1.7 miles north-east). The countryside around Abshot includes Holly Hill Woodland Park.
- Nearby schools include Brookfield Community School and Language College (1.5 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include Jolly Farmer Public House (0.7 miles north-west)
FAQs for Abshot
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes, of course. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Is Abshot close to London?
Roughly 68 miles from the centre of London.
Who serves?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
How much does a hog roast cost?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
Is it a sit-down meal?
We serve on plates, with china as an option.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, for confident cooks. We’ll explain the details with your quote.
What do we need to organise?
Only the place, numbers and a contact. We’ll handle the rest.
How long does the roast need?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a venue’s set menu, a hog roast at home or a hall can be simpler and better value. 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.
Why Abshot hosts choose us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Planned to your running order
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- All the equipment comes with us
Planning the wake in Abshot
It feeds everyone at once, so people can sit and talk.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Abshot and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Life celebrations
- Family meals after a funeral
- Remembrance days
- Remembrance gatherings
For a service at a church like St John, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Questions to ask before you book
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Allergen information for every dish
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The space, cover and access they need
What we serve, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, a hot, filling option of their own.
Before you choose a spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- Permission from the hall or venue
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- Clearance from walls and branches
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Abshot
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
What a hog roast costs
Things that change the price:
- Access to the cooking area
- The number of people
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Travel to Abshot
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Getting an accurate quote
When you enquire, please mention:
- The address or postcode
- Your menu choices
- Dietary requirements
- Rough numbers
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards