Hampshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Beaulieu
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Beaulieu and the surrounding area.
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Celebrations of life
- Ashes ceremonies
Funeral wake catering in Beaulieu
About our funeral wake catering in Beaulieu
Wakes are often arranged at short notice. Contact us as soon as you have a date, and we will tell you straight away whether we can help. Whether it’s wakes at home and family get-togethers after a service, we’ll put together a menu of roast pork in rolls or on plates, halloumi skewers and apple sauce and more.
Near Beaulieu, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Tips:
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
We clear away discreetly once everyone has eaten.
Add chicken as an alternative.
Beaulieu: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Beaulieu?
Beaulieu Road station, about 3.4 miles north-west of the centre.
Do you cater at venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
What if the service runs late?
Name someone we can call and we’ll serve when everyone is there.
Do you come to Beaulieu?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Beaulieu and the rest of Hampshire included. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
Where can you serve a wake?
Wherever the family gathers, with an outdoor spot for cooking.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
What if it rains?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
Who books funeral wake catering in Beaulieu?
It copes with timings that shift.
In Beaulieu and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Remembrance gatherings
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Wakes at a local club
- Church and village hall wakes
Relatives arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Beaulieu Road station, roughly 3.4 miles north-west of the centre.
Questions to ask before booking
- How many staff will carve and serve
- If the price includes VAT
- Allergen information for every dish
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
What a hog roast costs
The price comes down to:
- Travel to Beaulieu
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The number of people
- Crockery choices
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Getting an accurate quote
To get the best quote, tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- What the outdoor space is like
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Your date and serving time
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A photo of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
What happens on the day
Service is quick once we start carving: the chef carves and the team serves, and sides go out at the same time. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. Summer evenings in Beaulieu stay light until about 9:25pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We pack up quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Let us know about tight access
How to get a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
Planning help
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll tell you what we can send.
What we serve, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who do not eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and it suits fussy eaters.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal, especially at a sit-down event.
What else we do in Beaulieu
Wakes in Beaulieu: venues and practical details
Beaulieu is about 4 miles south-west of Hythe, in Hampshire. We bring a hog roast for the wake to wakes anywhere in Beaulieu, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. We cater all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. We cater events right across the region, from Beaulieu to Southampton (about 7 miles away).
Families holding a service at Church of the Blessed Virgin and Child frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready. The New Forest National Park is within about a mile of Beaulieu; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural. The coast is within about 6 miles of Beaulieu.
For wakes in SO42, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. We can cater a wake on streets such as High Street, Palace Lane and Hatchet Lane or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Bailey's Hard (1 mile south-east), The Hummicks (1 mile south-east), Furzey Lodge (1 mile west), East Boldre (1 mile south-west) and Dibden Purlieu (3 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Gosport (13 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles north-east), Fareham (11 miles east), Totton (7 miles north), Chandler's Ford (12 miles north) and Hedge End (9 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Lymington New Forest Hospital (5.4 miles south-west) and Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (within half a mile north-west).
- Local pubs include The Montagu Arms (within half a mile south-west)
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- Space inside for guests
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- A level outdoor area
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
From the roaster
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a cold buffet, roast pork on a plate with potatoes is more filling. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Timed around your day
See how we price and the cost guide.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away