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Funeral Wake Catering in Portsmouth

We cover 19 towns and villages in Portsmouth for funeral wake catering, with the hog slow-roasted on site.

Funeral Wake Catering across Portsmouth

Funeral wake catering in every part of Portsmouth

A simple, hearty hog roast for a wake at home, a village hall or a venue, served calmly and on time. Pick your town below to see the details for your area, and ask us for a quote.

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Our funeral wake catering in Portsmouth

Services can run over, and that is fine: a cooked roast can be held for a while. Name someone we can call on the day. Popular choices include apple sauce, salads and halloumi skewers, and we are often booked for church and village hall wakes and life celebrations.

From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your wake in Portsmouth.

Contact us when the date is set.
We check the cooking spot with the venue.
We cook on site.
Our staff serve without fuss.
We tidy up and go.

Prices in Portsmouth

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 book our hog roast

Timed around your day
Choices for people who do not eat pork
All the equipment comes with us
Sides to make it a full meal

Ask for a quote

When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, use our quote form.

What’s near Portsmouth

Locally, our bookings take us close to Manor Infant School, Alexandra Park and St Wilfrid. Nearby too are The Druids Arms (under half a mile north-east), The Portsmouth Academy (within half a mile south-east) and St Edmund's Catholic School (0.7 miles south-west). For guests coming by rail, the closest station is Fratton station, about 0.9 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Tricorn Centre (0.7 miles south-west) and Royal Portsmouth Hospital (0.7 miles south-west). The countryside around Portsmouth includes Milton Locks and Portsdown Hill.

Local facilities include Southsea (1.9 miles south)

After a funeral in Portsmouth

From Southsea, Milton and Landport to small villages, wakes in Portsmouth are generally at home or a local hall. We need somewhere level outside to cook. 19 of the places we cover in Portsmouth are within about 6 miles of the sea, where we always think about wind when choosing a cooking spot.

Portsmouth: For a service at a church like St Wilfrid, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Fratton station, roughly 0.9 miles south of the centre. For a summer wake in Portsmouth, there’s light until about 9:20pm, so a garden gathering works well.

How we price a hog roast for the wake

Things that change the price:

Whether you want china
Distance from us
Time on site
How easy it is to reach the spot

Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you are paying for.

What we need to know

We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:

Allergies we should know about
The date and when you’d like to eat
Where the event is
Which meats and sides you’d like

It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.

Who books funeral wake catering?

Alternatives are available.

Whatever the occasion in Portsmouth, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings often include:

Gatherings at the family home
Ashes ceremonies
Memorial gatherings
Remembrance days

What comes off the roaster

Roast pork

Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved thick or thin, as people like it, and served hot.

Stuffing and apple sauce

Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, cutting through the richness of the pork.

Planners, venues and businesses

Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll tell you what we can send.

Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.

Planning for dietary needs

A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:

Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
Ask close family about dietary needs
Give us numbers for the alternatives
Count anyone who does not eat pork

We set up quietly and start the roast early, out of the way of arriving guests.

Add chicken as an alternative.

Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Portsmouth

Can you work around our timings?

Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.

How quickly can you cater a wake?

Frequently, yes. Contact us as soon as you have a date and we will tell you quickly.

What if people arrive late?

We wait: we hold the food until people arrive.

Is there an alternative to pork?

We can add alternatives for those who need them.

Where can you serve a wake?

Homes, halls, clubs and venues, given an outdoor cooking area.

Can you cater for vegetarians?

There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We do not offer halal meat.

Do you provide china?

We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.