Hampshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Baybridge
Looking for a hog roast for the wake in Baybridge? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
- Remembrance gatherings
- Ashes ceremonies
- Hall gatherings after a service
Funeral wake catering for Baybridge
Funeral wake catering in Baybridge, carved to order
Some families choose a hog roast because it was a favourite. Let us know if there’s anything special and we will do our best. On the menu are salads, new potatoes and rotisserie chicken, and typical bookings are for scattering-of-ashes gatherings and memorial gatherings.
For a wake near Baybridge, a farmhouse or village hall often works well, with the roaster in the yard or garden. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
What happens on the day
Serving is straightforward: the chef carves and the team serves, and sides go out at the same time. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. In winter, it’s dark in Baybridge 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.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
Getting ready for the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
How to get a price
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
What a hog roast costs
The price comes down to:
- The number of people
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Access to the cooking area
- Menu choices and extras
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. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
What we need to know
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Any venue rules
- Your date and serving time
- Where the event is
- Which meats and sides you’d like
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
About the food
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing go with the pork perfectly. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, served in a roll with salads.
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a venue’s set menu, a hog roast at home or a hall can be simpler and better value. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why Baybridge hosts choose us
- Planned to your running order
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
See our pricing and the cost guide.
FAQs for Baybridge
How far is Baybridge from London?
About 61 miles from central London.
What’s the nearest station to Baybridge?
The closest is Shawford station, roughly 3.5 miles away.
What about coeliacs?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Do you serve the food?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
What’s the price?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
Is there a non-pork option?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. We do not provide halal meat.
What should we provide?
Not much: an outdoor cooking spot and someone to meet us.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
Occasions we serve in Baybridge
One roast feeds everyone together, so people can sit and talk.
Here’s what people in Baybridge most often book a hog roast for:
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Gatherings at the family home
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Shawford station, about 3.5 miles west.
Questions to ask before you book
- What the price includes, item by item
- The full menu and the sides
- Whether plates or china are included
- Allergen information for every dish
Organising for someone else?
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. Get that agreed before booking.
Allergies and dietary needs
Some guests won’t eat pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
One contact for the day helps, so the immediate family is not disturbed.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Towns and villages near Baybridge
Also in Baybridge
After a funeral in Baybridge
Baybridge is about 5 miles south-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. We cater wakes across Baybridge and nearby. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 9 miles away.
After a service at Church of St Andrew, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
We cater wakes across the SO21 postcode area and the streets around it. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Owslebury (1 mile north-west), Owslebury Bottom (1 mile north-west), Hensting (2 miles west), Morestead (2 miles north-west) and Lane End (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (5 miles north-west), Gosport (14 miles south), Havant (15 miles south-east), Eastleigh (5 miles south-west), Fareham (11 miles south) and Horndean (12 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find St John's Rooms And Chapel (4.7 miles north-west) and Bishop's Waltham Museum (3.8 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Twyford Down and Hockley Meadows.
- Local pubs include Ship Inn (0.9 miles west)
Before you choose a spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- Approval from the landlord or committee
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Baybridge
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards