Hampshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Blackfield
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Blackfield and the surrounding area.
- Wakes at home
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Anniversary memorials
Book a hog roast in Blackfield
What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Space inside for guests
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- Permission from the hall or venue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the roaster
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
About our funeral wake catering in Blackfield
Funerals are usually planned within a week or two. Contact us as soon as you have a date, and we will tell you straight away whether we can help. We’re frequently asked to cater gatherings after a cremation and ashes ceremonies, with halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and salads.
For a wake in a place like Blackfield, the village hall is frequently the heart of it. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
Working with your venue
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team.
Step by step
Here’s how the day generally runs: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the roast cooks gently through the day, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. Most wakes in Blackfield are held in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, but by late December it is dark at about 4:00pm.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
Before we arrive
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Gather dietary requirements early
Getting a price
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your wake for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
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Why choose funeral wake catering in Blackfield?
There are options for those who do not eat pork.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Blackfield, including:
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Memorial events
- Ashes ceremonies
- Anniversary memorials
For a service at a church like St Francis, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Comparing caterers
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- How many staff will carve and serve
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- A clear list of what’s included
Common questions in Blackfield
We’re gathering after a service at St Francis: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is typically elsewhere. Send us the address.
Can you roast near the sea around Blackfield?
Yes. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Can you cater at home?
Most places, with an outdoor spot for cooking.
What happens in bad weather?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
What about coeliacs?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
How quickly can you cater a wake?
Frequently, yes. Contact us as soon as you have a date and we’ll answer straight away.
Can you work around our timings?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will fit around changes.
Do you serve the food?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Arranging a wake in Blackfield
Blackfield is about 3 miles south-east of Hythe, in Hampshire. Wherever your wake is in Blackfield, we can bring the roaster, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. Blackfield is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Blackfield to Southampton (about 7 miles away).
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Hamble station is about 4.1 miles away. The New Forest National Park is within about 4 miles of Blackfield; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural. The coast is within about 4 miles of Blackfield.
Wherever your wake is in SO45, we can bring the roaster to you. Local streets include Newlands Copse, St Michaels Close and Dark Lane; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. For wakes just outside Blackfield, we cover Langley (1 mile south), Roughdown (1 mile west), Holbury (1 mile north-west), Fawley (1 mile north-east) and Stonehills (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Gosport (9 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles north), Fareham (8 miles east), Totton (9 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (12 miles north) and Hedge End (7 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (3.8 miles west) and Coldeast (5.2 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Mercury Marshes.
- Local schools include The New Forest Academy (1.6 miles north-west)
What affects the price in Blackfield
Things that change the price:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Menu choices and extras
- The journey to the venue
- Numbers
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
What we need to know
Here’s what we will ask:
- An estimate of numbers
- What the outdoor space is like
- The venue or postcode
- Any venue rules
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Tips:
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Check with family about dietary needs
We hold the food if people are delayed; just let us know.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a cold buffet, roast pork on a plate with potatoes is more filling. 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, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Why book our hog roast in Blackfield
- All the equipment comes with us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Served at the time you choose
See how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, turned until the skin is golden.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there’s a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so everyone has something hot.
Also near Blackfield
Also in Blackfield
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards