Hampshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Ashfield
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Ashfield and across Hampshire.
- One-year memorials
- Family meals after a funeral
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
A hog roast near Ashfield
Funeral wake catering in Ashfield, slow-roasted on site
A wake in Ashfield is a chance to gather, talk and share a warm meal. A hog roast is simple, hearty food that most people enjoy, and nobody in the family has to cook. For wakes at a local club and family get-togethers after a service, we’ll put together a menu of salads, halloumi skewers and apple sauce and more.
In a small place like Ashfield, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
Events we cater in Ashfield
Hearty food that most people like, which is what people want after a service.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Typical bookings include:
- Remembrance gatherings
- Family get-togethers after a service
- One-year memorials
- Gatherings at the family home
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Romsey station is about 2.3 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- VAT, if it applies
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Allergen information for every dish
More for events in Ashfield
Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Next to a cold buffet, roast pork on a plate with potatoes is more filling. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What you get with us
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
FAQs for Ashfield
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Boniface: 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 usually elsewhere. Send us the address.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes, of course. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Do we need to provide electricity?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
How quickly can you cater a wake?
We do our best at short notice. Tell us the details and we will reply promptly.
Will there be enough to go round?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
Can you cater at home?
At home, a hall, a club or a venue, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook.
Do you provide china?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
The process
Rain doesn’t stop the roast, because we cook under cover. It is worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. For a summer wake in Ashfield, there’s light until about 9:25pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and alternatives
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Stuffing usually contains gluten
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
We hold the food if people are delayed; just let us know.
Let us know if there is something the person especially liked.
About the food
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness are the traditional pairing. Note that stuffing generally contains gluten.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, perfect for eating on the move. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
After a funeral in Ashfield
Ashfield is about 2 miles south of Romsey, in Hampshire. We cover Ashfield and its neighbours for wakes. Ashfield is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover.
After a service at Church of St Boniface, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. A club or hall near Ashfield gives space for everyone and outdoor room for the roaster. The New Forest National Park is within about 8 miles of Ashfield; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural. Ashfield is within about 6 miles of the sea, and coastal halls can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered cooking spot.
Here we cover the SO51 and SO16 postcode area, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Whether your wake is on Lee Lane, Lee Church Lane and Coldharbour Lane or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. If your venue is just outside Ashfield, we also cover Lee (1 mile west), Toothill (1 mile east), Upton (1 mile south-east), Rownhams (1 mile south-east) and Nursling (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (10 miles north-east), Eastleigh (6 miles east), Fareham (14 miles south-east), Totton (3 miles south), Chandler's Ford (4 miles north-east) and Hedge End (8 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Romsey Community Hospital (2.2 miles north) and King Johns House (2.3 miles north). Open spaces near Ashfield include Testwood Lakes.
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Romsey Extra (1.5 miles north-west)
What the cooking area needs
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- Space inside for guests
- A safe distance from the hall
- Approval from the landlord or committee
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
What a hog roast costs
The price comes down to:
- Site access
- The journey to the venue
- Crockery choices
- Which meats and sides you choose
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The address or postcode
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Any venue rules
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away