Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Anthill Common, Hampshire
We bring a hog roast for the wake across Anthill Common and Hampshire, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Ashes ceremonies
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Memorial events
Funeral wake catering for Anthill Common
Arranging a wake in Anthill Common
Anthill Common is about 3 miles north-west of Waterlooville, in Hampshire. We are happy to travel to Anthill Common for wakes. We bring hog roasts to 683 places in Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 13 miles away.
After a service at Church of All Saints, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Here we cover the PO7 postcode area. Streets in the area include Broad Lane, School Lane and Uplands Road, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Denmead (1 mile south-east), Hambledon (1 mile north), Anmore (2 miles east), Wecock Farm (2 miles east) and Lovedean (3 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (14 miles north-west), Gosport (8 miles south), Havant (5 miles south-east), Eastleigh (12 miles west), Fareham (6 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (14 miles west).
A little further out are Queen Alexandra Hospital (4.2 miles south). Open spaces near Anthill Common include St Clair's Meadow and Portsdown Hill.
- Pubs nearby include Fox and Hounds pub (within half a mile south-west)
Funeral wake catering in Anthill Common, carved to order
Roast pork with salads, new potatoes and coleslaw makes a proper meal. Chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option are there for anyone who doesn’t eat pork. We serve apple sauce, salads and roast pork in rolls or on plates, and typical bookings are for wakes in village halls and wakes at home.
In a small place like Anthill Common, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
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Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Request gluten-free rolls
We dress smartly and keep a low profile.
Let us know if there is something the person especially liked.
FAQs for Anthill Common
Which station is closest to Anthill Common?
The closest is Portchester station, roughly 4.6 miles away.
How far is Anthill Common from London?
About 59 miles from central London.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
Can you wait?
Name someone we can call and we will adjust.
What about coeliacs?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You will get allergen details for everything.
Who serves?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
How big a hog will we need?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. We’ll explain the details with your quote.
Planning the cooking spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- Permission from the hall or venue
- One contact on the day
- A safe distance from the hall
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Anthill Common
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
What we serve, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll, just as they should.
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.
Step by step
The roaster cooks outdoors, under a gazebo on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We’ll agree the spot with you beforehand. In late September, sunset in Anthill Common is about 7:10pm; in December, about 4:00pm, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- 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.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Crockery choices
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Distance from us
- Numbers
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Details that help
To get the best quote, send us:
- Roughly how many people
- The date and time of the event
- Any venue rules
- Any dietary needs or allergies
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Rather than relatives cooking, we take the cooking off the family’s hands. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
What you get with us
- An itemised quote
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Carved to order by a chef
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Planning the wake in Anthill Common
If the service runs late, the food waits.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Anthill Common. Typical bookings include:
- Home wakes
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Remembrance gatherings
- Anniversary memorials
For family travelling by train, Portchester station, about 4.6 miles south, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- How dietary needs are handled
- What crockery is supplied
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards