Hampshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Anmore
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the wake turns the food into a centrepiece of your wake in Anmore.
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Family meals after a funeral
- Ashes ceremonies
Planning an event in Anmore?
Anmore: halls, homes and travel
Anmore is about 1 mile north-west of Waterlooville, in Hampshire. We’re happy to travel to Anmore for wakes and the places nearby. Anmore is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 15 miles away.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Bedhampton station, about 4 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
Here we cover the PO7 postcode area, so your wake can be anywhere in it. From Anmore Road and Soake Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Close by, we cover wakes in Wecock Farm (1 mile east), Denmead (1 mile west), Lovedean (1 mile north-east), Horndean (2 miles east) and Anthill Common (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Gosport (8 miles south-west), Havant (4 miles south-east), Eastleigh (14 miles west), Fareham (7 miles south-west), Hedge End (11 miles west) and Petersfield (9 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Queen Alexandra Hospital (3.6 miles south) and Clanfield Earthwork (4.3 miles north-east). Open spaces near Anmore include St Clair's Meadow and Windmill Hill.
- Nearby schools include The Cowplain School (1.2 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Mead End pub (0.6 miles south-west)
How our funeral wake catering works in Anmore
Wakes are often arranged at short notice. Contact us as soon as you have a date, and we’ll tell you right away whether we can help. For ashes ceremonies and celebration-of-life gatherings, we can cook salads, roast pork in rolls or on plates and halloumi skewers.
For a wake near Anmore, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish before you book.
Looking after everyone
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
If the service runs late, we wait.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Anmore?
It copes with timings that shift.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Anmore. Here are some of the most popular:
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Home wakes
For a service at a church like The Mead End, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether VAT is included
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- How many staff will carve and serve
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Compared with family members cooking, we take the cooking off the family’s hands. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Why Anmore hosts choose us
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- No surprises: everything in writing
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
About the food
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, roasted until golden.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, with gluten-free rolls on request.
What a hog roast costs
There’s no fixed price list, because every wake is different. The main factors are:
- Distance from us
- Crockery choices
- Menu choices and extras
- Numbers
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Details that help
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Where the event is
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Your menu choices
- Rough numbers
Send us the date, the address or PO7 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
How the day works
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so we do not need mains power to cook, though a socket nearby is handy for lighting. In late September, sunset in Anmore is about 7:10pm; in December, about 4:00pm, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
How to prepare
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
Ask for a quote
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your wake for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
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FAQs for Anmore
What’s the nearest station to Anmore?
The closest is Bedhampton station, roughly 4 miles away.
How far is Anmore from London?
Roughly 58 miles from the centre of London.
Can you serve on plates?
Either: plates with sides or simple rolls.
Where does the hog roast go?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll check it with you before booking.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
What about coeliacs?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
How big a hog will we need?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
What comes with the hog roast?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
For event organisers in Anmore
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Space, access and the venue
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- A hall or room for eating
- Space away from the building and any trees
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away