Hampshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Ashlett
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Ashlett and across Hampshire.
- Anniversary memorials
- Ashes ceremonies
- Celebrations of life
Book a hog roast in Ashlett
About our funeral wake catering in Ashlett
Wakes are often arranged at short notice. Contact us as soon as you have a date, and we’ll tell you straight away whether we can help. Typical bookings include wakes at a local club and gatherings after scattering ashes, serving salads, new potatoes and roast pork in rolls or on plates.
In a small place like Ashlett, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. The hog is roasted on site at your wake, slowly, over several hours.
FAQs for Ashlett
Which station is closest to Ashlett?
Hamble station, about 3.1 miles north of the centre.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can you roast in the rain?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will adjust.
Can you wait?
That is fine: we hold the food until people arrive.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat is not something we offer.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is generally fine if the venue is happy.
Do you serve the food?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
Name a friend or relative as our contact, so the family can focus on guests.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a venue’s set menu, a hog roast at a hall is frequently simpler. A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why Ashlett hosts choose us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
Read our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
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The menu, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we will bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
For planners, venues and organisers
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
The process
We roast under cover, so a shower won’t spoil the food. It’s worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. In winter, it’s dark in Ashlett by about 4:00pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- The roast cooks while you are at the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
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Wakes in Ashlett: venues and practical details
Ashlett is about 4 miles south-east of Hythe, in Hampshire. We cater wakes at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Ashlett and the surrounding area. Ashlett is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 7 miles away.
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of All Saints, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. Ashlett is within about 5 miles of the New Forest National Park, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access. The coast is within about 3 miles of Ashlett.
For wakes in SO45, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. Close by, we cover wakes in Stonehills (1 mile south-west), Fawley (1 mile west), Sprat's Down (1 mile south), Calshot (1 mile south-east) and Blackfield (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (8 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles north), Fareham (7 miles east), Horndean (15 miles east), Totton (10 miles north-west) and Chandler's Ford (11 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Calshot Castle (1.6 miles east) and Coldeast (4 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Mercury Marshes.
- Local schools include The New Forest Academy (2.1 miles west)
- Local pubs include Falcon Hotel (under half a mile west)
Where the roaster can go in Ashlett
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- A friend or relative we can call
- Parking close by for our vehicle
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
Planning the wake in Ashlett
We serve calmly and clear away discreetly.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Ashlett. Here are some of the most popular:
- Home wakes
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Hamble station, roughly 3.1 miles north of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Travel and any London charges
- Staffing on the day
- The full menu and the sides
What affects the price in Ashlett
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Plates or china
- How long the roast and service take
- Access to the cooking area
- Which meats and sides you choose
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.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, please mention:
- An estimate of numbers
- The date and time of the event
- The venue or postcode
- Your menu choices
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.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards