Hampshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Avon Castle
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the wake makes the food part of your wake in Avon Castle.
- Remembrance days
- Gatherings at the family home
- Family meals after a funeral
Funeral wake catering in Avon Castle
How our funeral wake catering works in Avon Castle
Wakes in Avon Castle happen at homes, halls, clubs and pubs. We need an outdoor spot to cook, and we serve indoors where the venue allows. Whether it’s memorial gatherings and wakes at a local club, we can cook new potatoes, rotisserie chicken and salads.
In a small place like Avon Castle, 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 every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
How it works
The roaster cooks outdoors, under a gazebo on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We agree exactly where before the day. In winter, it is dark in Avon Castle by about 4:05pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:25pm.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
How to prepare
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or BH24 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
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Avon Castle: halls, homes and travel
Avon Castle is in Hampshire. We take a hog roast for the wake to gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Avon Castle and the surrounding area. We bring hog roasts to all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. Our bookings stretch from Avon Castle to Southampton (about 19 miles away).
The New Forest National Park is within about 5 miles of Avon Castle; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Wherever your wake is in BH24, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Avon Avenue, Avon Castle Drive and Egmont Drive; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Other places close to Avon Castle we cover include Matchams (1 mile south-west), St Ives (1 mile north-west), Ashley Heath (2 miles north-west) and St Leonards (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Totton (15 miles north-east), Lymington (12 miles south-east), New Milton (8 miles south-east), Barton on Sea (9 miles south-east), Ashley (9 miles south-east) and Milford on Sea (12 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include St Leonard's Hospital (2.3 miles west). Open spaces near Avon Castle include Linbrook Lake and St Catherine's Hill.
- Nearby schools include Ringwood Waldorf School (1 mile north) and Ringwood School (1.7 miles north-east)
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Compared with a cold buffet, a warm plated meal is more comforting. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Why book our hog roast in Avon Castle
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Carved to order by a chef
Take a look at how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
There is no fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Site access
- Menu choices and extras
- Distance from us
A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Details that help
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Dietary requirements
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Any venue rules
- The date and when you’d like to eat
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning the wake in Avon Castle
Quiet, respectful service.
However big or small the event in Avon Castle, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings frequently include:
- Memorial gatherings
- One-year memorials
- Wakes in village halls
- Gatherings at the family home
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- The space, cover and access they need
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- How many staff will carve and serve
The menu, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg, in a roll or on a plate.
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who don’t eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and it suits fussy eaters.
Allergies and dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Keep the alternatives labelled
We clear away discreetly once everyone has eaten.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
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Where the roaster can go in Avon Castle
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
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
Organising for someone else?
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
FAQs for Avon Castle
Could you cook in Avon Heath Country Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you come out to small places like Avon Castle?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Is a week’s notice enough?
Typically. Contact us as soon as you have a date and we will answer straight away.
Do you serve rolls or plates?
Either: rolls for a simple meal, plates with salads and potatoes for a fuller one.
Is there a non-pork option?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
Do you need power or water?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
How long does the roast need?
Hours rather than minutes. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Where can you serve a wake?
At home, a hall, a club or a venue, given an outdoor cooking area.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards