Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Bedhampton, Hampshire
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the wake turns the food into a centrepiece of your wake in Bedhampton.
- Wakes in village halls
- One-year memorials
- Remembrance gatherings
A hog roast near Bedhampton
FAQs for Bedhampton
How far is Bedhampton from London?
Roughly 59 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Bedhampton?
Bedhampton station, in Bedhampton itself.
What comes with the hog roast?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
What do we need to organise?
Just the venue, rough numbers and a contact for the day. We will handle the rest.
Is there a non-pork option?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We do not offer halal meat.
What happens in bad weather?
Rain does not stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Will there be enough to go round?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
Funeral wake catering near Bedhampton
For a celebration of life, a hog roast can reflect the person being remembered. Tell us what matters to you and we will do our best. On the menu are salads, roast pork in rolls or on plates and halloumi skewers, and we’re regularly asked to cater family meals after a funeral and wakes at home.
In Bedhampton, the hall is often where people gather, and its grounds suit the roaster. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
Working with your venue
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
The process
The roaster cooks outdoors, on a level, open spot under cover, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We agree exactly where before the day. Late-December sunset in Bedhampton is about 4:00pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
How to prepare
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Send final numbers in good time
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Getting a price
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
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A hog roast or other catering?
Next to booking a function room menu, a hog roast at home or a hall can be simpler and better value. The main driver is numbers: the price per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why book with us
- Carved to order by a chef
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- A clear quote with everything listed
Read how we price and the cost guide.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- How long the roast and service take
- Site access
- Whether you want china
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. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
Getting an accurate quote
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Allergies we should know about
- Your date and serving time
- Roughly how many people
- The address or postcode
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
What comes off the roaster
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce make the roll, just as they should.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Places near Bedhampton
What else we do in Bedhampton
What the cooking area needs
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- A friend or relative we can call
- Permission from the hall or venue
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Allergies and dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing normally contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
We clear away discreetly once everyone has eaten.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Wakes in Bedhampton: venues and practical details
Bedhampton is about 1 mile south-west of Havant, in Hampshire. A hog roast suits wakes around Bedhampton, whatever the venue. We cater all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. Our bookings stretch from Bedhampton to Southampton (18 miles away).
After a service at St Nicholas Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. The coast is within about 6 miles of Bedhampton, and coastal halls can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered cooking spot.
Here we cover the PO9 postcode area, so your wake can be anywhere in it. That could mean a wake in a garden on Palk Road, Knox Road and Mill Lane, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Other places close to Bedhampton we cover include Farlington (1 mile south-west), Purbrook (2 miles north-west), Drayton (2 miles west), Widley (2 miles west) and Waterlooville (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Gosport (7 miles south-west), Fareham (8 miles west), Horndean (4 miles north), Hedge End (14 miles west), Petersfield (11 miles north) and Locks Heath (12 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Warblington Castle (1.7 miles south-east) and Havant Museum (1.1 miles east). Open spaces near Bedhampton include Portsdown Hill and Southmoor Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Bedhampton include Havant College (0.7 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Golden Lion pub (less than half a mile east)
Planning the wake in Bedhampton
It copes with timings that shift.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Typical bookings include:
- Celebrations of life
- One-year memorials
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Gatherings at the family home
For family travelling by train, Bedhampton station is in Bedhampton itself.
What to look for in a quote
- Any travel or access charges
- Staffing on the day
- The full menu and the sides
- Allergen information for every dish
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away