Hampshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Ashton
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Funeral wake catering in Ashton.
- Wakes at home
- Church and village hall wakes
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
Book a hog roast in Ashton
The process
Expect a calm, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and get on with roasting and serving. Most wakes in Ashton are held in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, though in December it’s dark by about 4:00pm.
- Share the date, place and rough numbers.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- We set up and roast while you are at the service.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Before we arrive
- Send final numbers in good time
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Give us a contact number for the day
Get a quote
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your wake: use our quote form.
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How our funeral wake catering works in Ashton
We know families have a lot to arrange: a short conversation, a clear quote and a calm service on the day. Typical bookings include one-year memorials and hall gatherings after a service, serving new potatoes, halloumi skewers and apple sauce.
In rural Ashton, home or the hall is usual. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish before booking.
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For event organisers in Ashton
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
The biggest factors are:
- Plates or china
- Distance from us
- Menu choices and extras
- How many people are eating
Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups usually cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What we need to know
When you contact us, please mention:
- Roughly how many people
- The address or postcode
- What the outdoor space is like
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- Space away from the building and any trees
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
A hog roast compared with other options
If the hall or pub provides food, check whether we can cater there. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
What you get with us
- No surprises: everything in writing
- All the equipment comes with us
- Served at the time you choose
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
See how we price or the cost guide.
Events we cater in Ashton
It’s simple, warm, familiar food, just right after a funeral.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Ashton and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Celebrations of life
- Wakes in village halls
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Anniversary memorials
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Botley station, about 4 miles south-west.
Comparing caterers
- How dietary needs are handled
- Whether VAT is included
- A clear list of what’s included
- Any travel or access charges
What we serve, dish by dish
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and our chef carves it to order.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal.
Common questions in Ashton
Which station is closest to Ashton?
The closest is Botley station, roughly 4 miles away.
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Peter?
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 generally elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
What do you need from us on the day?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Generally. Contact us when the date is set and we will answer right away.
Is it a sit-down meal?
Plates come as standard, and china is available on request.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Arranging a wake in Ashton
Ashton is about 5 miles north-east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. Thinking about a hog roast for the wake in Ashton? We cover the whole area. Ashton is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Ashton to Southampton (about 8 miles away).
Families holding a service at Church of St Peter often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
We bring hog roasts to wakes all over the SO32 postcode area. If your venue is just outside Ashton, we also cover Upham (1 mile north-west), Bishop's Waltham (1 mile south), Durley Street (1 mile south-west), Lower Upham (1 mile west) and Wintershill (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (8 miles north-west), Gosport (12 miles south), Havant (13 miles south-east), Eastleigh (5 miles west), Fareham (8 miles south) and Horndean (10 miles south-east).
A little further out are Bishop's Waltham Museum (1.1 miles south) and Moorgreen Hospital (5.3 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Beacon Hill and Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.
- Local schools include Swanmore College of Technology (2.4 miles south-east)
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Stuffing generally contains gluten
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
Name a friend or relative as our contact, so the immediate family is not disturbed.
Add chicken as an alternative.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards