Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Belbins, Hampshire
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Funeral wake catering in Belbins.
- Wakes at a local club
- Gatherings at the family home
- Remembrance days
Planning an event in Belbins?
Planning the cooking spot
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- A level outdoor area
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- One contact on the day
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
Funeral wake catering in Belbins, slow-roasted on site
Roast pork with salads, new potatoes and coleslaw makes a proper meal, or rolls keep it simple. There are alternatives for those who don’t eat pork. Whether it’s celebrations of life and family get-togethers after a service, we’ll put together a menu of rotisserie chicken, apple sauce and roast pork in rolls or on plates for your guests.
For a wake near Belbins, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the roaster in the yard or garden. You will know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to sandwiches, hot food feels more caring, especially in colder months. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Why book our hog roast in Belbins
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- An itemised quote
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Timed around your day
Take a look at how we price or what a hog roast costs.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
Food is served as everyone gathers, calmly and without fuss.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who do not eat pork.
Occasions we serve in Belbins
It copes with timings that shift.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Belbins, including:
- Home wakes
- One-year memorials
- Memorial gatherings
- Pub and club wakes
After a service at Church of St Andrew, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What your quote should include
- Plates, china and cutlery
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Whether VAT is included
Planners, venues and businesses
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Belbins
How far is Belbins from London?
Roughly 69 miles from the centre of London.
Which station is closest to Belbins?
The closest is Romsey station, roughly 1.4 miles away.
What space does the roaster need?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a picture if you are unsure.
Can you do something else?
Yes, add chicken or a vegetarian option for those who need them.
Do you serve the food?
You do not need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat is not something we offer.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is typically fine if the venue is happy.
Do you come to Belbins?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will confirm availability.
About the food
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we’ll plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, cutting through the richness of the pork.
Also near Belbins
Also in Belbins
What affects the price in Belbins
We work out each quote from:
- The journey to the venue
- Menu choices and extras
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Whether you want china
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What we need to know
When you enquire, please mention:
- Any venue rules
- Dietary requirements
- Roughly how many people
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
How it works
Carving is part of the show: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, with crackling for everyone who wants it. Late-December sunset in Belbins is about 4:00pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We confirm the space.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Wake catering near Belbins
Belbins is about 1 mile north of Romsey, in Hampshire. We are happy to travel to Belbins for wakes and the places nearby. Belbins is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 8 miles away.
For family travelling by train, Romsey station is about 1.4 miles away. Local halls and clubs near Belbins can host a wake if home is too small.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO51, and we can cater your wake anywhere in it. Local streets include Belbins and Yokesford Hill; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. For wakes just outside Belbins, we cover Abbotswood (1 mile south-east), Braishfield (1 mile north-east), Crampmoor (2 miles south-east), Lower Slackstead (2 miles east) and Gosport (3 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (8 miles north-east), Eastleigh (7 miles south-east), Andover (14 miles north), Totton (7 miles south), Chandler's Ford (5 miles south-east) and Hedge End (11 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Romsey Community Hospital (1.5 miles south) and King Johns House (1.6 miles south). Within reach you will find Emer Bog and Baddesley Common.
- Nearby schools include Stanbridge Earls School (1.3 miles west) and The Romsey School (1.4 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Dog & Crook pub (0.9 miles east)
- Local facilities include Romsey Extra (2.5 miles south)
- 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
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away