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Hog Roast for a Wake in Bitterne, Southampton
We bring a hog roast for the wake across Bitterne and Southampton, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Life celebrations
- Remembrance days
- Remembrance gatherings
Funeral wake catering for Bitterne
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day normally runs: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and our chef carves it when you are ready. In late September, sunset in Bitterne is about 7:10pm; in December, about 4:00pm, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We leave the venue tidy.
How to prepare
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
How to get a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
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About our funeral wake catering in Bitterne
Some families choose a hog roast because it was a favourite. Let us know if there is anything special and we will try to help. On the menu are roast pork in rolls or on plates, rotisserie chicken and new potatoes, and we’re regularly asked to cater wakes at a local club and gatherings after scattering ashes.
For a wake in a place like Bitterne, the village hall is often the heart of it, and its grounds suit the roaster. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- Location
- Bitterne (SO18, SO19)
- Area hub
- Southampton
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we serve, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, cutting through the richness of the pork.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, roasted until golden.
Bitterne: your questions answered
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes, of course. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Which station is closest to Bitterne?
Bitterne station, about 0.7 miles north-west of the centre.
Will there be enough to go round?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
When do you start roasting?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
What about coeliacs?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
What happens in bad weather?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Is a week’s notice enough?
Typically. Contact us as soon as you have a date and we’ll tell you quickly.
Events we cater in Bitterne
It’s simple, warm, familiar food, just right after a funeral.
However big or small the event in Bitterne, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings often include:
- Pub and club wakes
- Anniversary memorials
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Wakes at home
Relatives driving in can use the A3024 to reach Bitterne.
What your quote should include
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Whether VAT is included
- What the price includes, item by item
- The space, cover and access they need
Also near Bitterne
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What the cooking area needs
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- Space inside for guests
- Clearance from walls and branches
- Parking close by for our vehicle
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
From the roaster
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
Arranging a wake in Bitterne
Bitterne is about 1 mile east of Southampton, in Southampton. We bring a hog roast for the wake to wakes anywhere in Bitterne, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. Bitterne is one of 40 places in Southampton where we cater.
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of the Holy Saviour, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. If relatives are coming by rail, Bitterne station is about 0.7 miles away. Bitterne is within about 8 miles of the New Forest National Park; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural. The coast is within about 2 miles of Bitterne.
We cater wakes across SO18 and SO19 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Bath Road, Ruby Road and Dean Road, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Bitterne sits on or near the A3024, so getting the roaster to your wake is simple. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Northam (1 mile west), Bitterne Park (1 mile north-west), Itchen (1 mile south-west), Midanbury (1 mile north) and Harefield (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cater in Shirley (3 miles west), Regents Park (3 miles west), Maybush (4 miles west), Coxford (4 miles west), Freemantle (3 miles west) and Lordswood (4 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Bitterne Local History Society Heritage And Research Centre (less than half a mile north-west) and Marlands Shopping Centre (2 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Netley Common.
- Local schools include Itchen College (under half a mile south-east) and St Mary's Independent School (0.5 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Red Lion pub (less than half a mile north-east)
Why choose a hog roast in Bitterne?
Next to booking a function room menu, a hog roast at home or a hall can be simpler and better value. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why book with us
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Carved to order by a chef
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Timed around your day
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
For event organisers in Bitterne
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.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Prices and what affects them
Things that change the price:
- Whether you want china
- Menu choices and extras
- Site access
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Getting an accurate quote
These are the details we need:
- The address or postcode
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Dietary requirements
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Rolls and stuffing usually contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
We dress smartly and keep a low profile.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away