Hampshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Bishop's Waltham
Funeral wake catering in Bishop's Waltham: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Memorial events
- Remembrance days
Book a hog roast in Bishop's Waltham
How our funeral wake catering works in Bishop's Waltham
Some families choose a hog roast because it was a favourite. Tell us what matters to you and we’ll try to help. For family meals after a funeral and gatherings at the family home, we’ll put together a menu of halloumi skewers, apple sauce and rotisserie chicken and more.
In Bishop's Waltham, the hall is frequently where people gather. You’ll know what’s included before you book: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Each price is built from:
- Crockery choices
- Site access
- Distance from us
- Menu choices and extras
A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to include:
- The date and time of the event
- The venue or postcode
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- An estimate of numbers
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
How the day works
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so cooking doesn’t depend on mains power. Autumn and winter afternoons in Bishop's Waltham get dark early: about 7:10pm in late September and 4:00pm in December, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Ask for a quote
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A photo of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Bishop's Waltham: your questions answered
How far is Bishop's Waltham from London?
About 61 miles from central London.
Which station is closest to Bishop's Waltham?
The closest is Botley station, roughly 3.3 miles away.
Do you serve rolls or plates?
Both are possible: plates with sides or simple rolls.
Will there be enough to go round?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
What’s the price?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we will quote.
What do you need from us on the day?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We will bring the rest.
When do you start roasting?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
How quickly can you cater a wake?
Often, yes. Contact us when the date is set and we’ll tell you quickly.
Working with your venue
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we will tell you what we can send.
Planning the cooking spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- Space inside for guests
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- Parking close by for our vehicle
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
Wake catering near Bishop's Waltham
Bishop's Waltham is about 5 miles north-east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. We cover wakes in Bishop's Waltham. Bishop's Waltham is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Bishop's Waltham to Southampton (about 8 miles away).
Families holding a service at Church of St Peter often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready. With the B2177 and B3035 nearby, it is easy for family travelling by car to reach Bishop's Waltham.
Wherever your wake is in SO32, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From High Street, St Georges's Square and Station Road or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Being close to the B2177 and B3035, Bishop's Waltham is easy for us to reach. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Ashton (1 mile north), Waltham Chase (2 miles south), Durley Street (2 miles west), Wintershill (2 miles west) and Upham (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (8 miles north-west), Gosport (11 miles south), Havant (12 miles south-east), Eastleigh (6 miles west), Fareham (7 miles south) and Horndean (9 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Bishop's Waltham Museum (under half a mile south-west) and Moorgreen Hospital (5.1 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Bishops Waltham Branch LNR and Beacon Hill.
- Nearby schools include Swanmore College of Technology (1.5 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Crown Hotel (within half a mile south)
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Some ideas:
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
If the service runs late, we wait.
Ask about china.
Also near Bishop's Waltham
What else we do in Bishop's Waltham
Events we cater in Bishop's Waltham
It is simple, warm, familiar food, just right after a funeral.
In Bishop's Waltham and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Life celebrations
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Gatherings at the family home
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Botley station is about 3.3 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Travel and any London charges
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
If the venue has its own caterer, check whether we can cater there. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
Why book our hog roast in Bishop's Waltham
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Carved to order by a chef
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
Take a look at our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, turned until the skin is golden.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards