Hampshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Ashurst Bridge
Planning a hog roast for the wake in Ashurst Bridge? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Church and village hall wakes
- Home wakes
- Family meals after a funeral
A hog roast near Ashurst Bridge
How the day works
We get there well ahead of service, since slow roasting cannot be rushed. The smell normally brings people over long before we carve. For a summer wake in Ashurst Bridge, there’s light until about 9:25pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- Share the date, place and rough numbers.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about tight access
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Name a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or SO40 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
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Funeral wake catering in Ashurst Bridge, carved to order
Wakes are frequently arranged at short notice. Contact us as soon as you have a date, and we will give you a quick answer. Typical bookings include gatherings at clubs and pubs and gatherings at the family home, serving roast pork in rolls or on plates, rotisserie chicken and new potatoes.
In rural Ashurst Bridge, home or the hall is usual, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
What else we do in Ashurst Bridge
Where the roaster can go in Ashurst Bridge
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
Looking after everyone
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Check with family about dietary needs
We set up quietly and start the roast early, well away from the entrance.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
Ashurst Bridge: halls, homes and travel
Ashurst Bridge is about 1 mile south-west of Totton, in Hampshire. Ashurst Bridge and the surrounding area are covered for wakes. We cater 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
Families holding a service at Church of St Matthew frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready. The New Forest National Park is within about 4 miles of Ashurst Bridge; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural. Ashurst Bridge is within about 6 miles of the sea, and coastal halls can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered cooking spot.
Anywhere in SO40, we can bring the roaster to you. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Netley Marsh (1 mile north-west), Totton (1 mile north-east), Hounsdown (1 mile south-east), Woodlands (1 mile south-west) and Winsor (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (13 miles north-east), Eastleigh (8 miles north-east), Fareham (14 miles east), Chandler's Ford (8 miles north-east), Hedge End (9 miles east) and Lymington (11 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Ashurst Hospital (1.4 miles south) and National Dairy Museum (1.2 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Testwood Lakes.
- Nearby schools include Hounsdown School (1.1 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The White Horse pub (0.7 miles north-west)
What we serve, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, turned until the skin is golden.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, perfect for eating on the move. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
For event organisers in Ashurst Bridge
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.
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
What affects the price in Ashurst Bridge
Each price is built from:
- How long the roast and service take
- Distance from us
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Whether you want china
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Dietary requirements
- Rules from the venue or landowner
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Planning the wake in Ashurst Bridge
Alternatives are available.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Ashurst Bridge, including:
- Wakes at a local club
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Memorial gatherings
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Totton station is about 1.5 miles away.
Questions to ask before you book
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Staffing on the day
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Ashurst Bridge
What’s the nearest station to Ashurst Bridge?
The closest is Totton station, roughly 1.5 miles away.
Can you roast near the sea around Ashurst Bridge?
Yes. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
Is mains power needed?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
Can you cater at home?
Wherever the family gathers, with an outdoor spot for cooking.
Who serves?
You don’t need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will fit around changes.
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with sandwich platters, a hog roast is a warm meal, especially in colder months. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
What you get with us
- Our staff serve and clear
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
Read our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards