Hampshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Blendworth
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Blendworth and the surrounding area.
- Family meals after a funeral
- Memorial gatherings
- Life celebrations
Planning an event in Blendworth?
Funeral wake catering near Blendworth
Roast pork with salads, new potatoes and coleslaw makes a proper meal. Chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option are there for anyone who doesn’t eat pork. For family meals after a funeral and memorial events, we can cook rotisserie chicken, salads and apple sauce.
For a wake near Blendworth, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Where the roaster can go in Blendworth
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A contact for the day who is not immediate family
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
From the roaster
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
How the day works
The roaster is gas-fired, so cooking does not depend on mains power, though a socket nearby is handy for lighting. Late-December sunset in Blendworth is about 4:00pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
How to prepare
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Give us a contact number for the day
Ask for a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with sandwich platters, a hog roast is a warm meal. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Why book with us
- An itemised quote
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Our staff serve and clear
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
See our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
What comes off the roaster
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing are the traditional pairing. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Occasions we serve in Blendworth
If the service runs late, the food waits.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Typical bookings include:
- Home wakes
- Anniversary memorials
- Remembrance gatherings
- Wakes at a local club
After a service at Church of the Holy Trinity, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Comparing caterers
- What the price includes, item by item
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- How dietary needs are handled
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Rolls and stuffing usually contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Ask close family about dietary needs
Name a friend or relative as our contact, so the family can focus on guests.
Add chicken as an alternative.
Blendworth questions
Do you come out to small places like Blendworth?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do you cater at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
How much does a hog roast cost?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
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’s included?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Often, yes. Get in touch when the date is set and we will tell you quickly.
How big a hog will we need?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so a good estimate matters. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
What if people arrive late?
We wait: a cooked roast can be held for a while.
Wake catering near Blendworth
Blendworth is about 1 mile north-east of Horndean, in Hampshire. We take a hog roast for the wake to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Blendworth and the surrounding area. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. Our bookings stretch from Blendworth to Southampton (about 18 miles away).
For family travelling by train, Rowlands Castle station is about 2.1 miles away. Blendworth is within about 6 miles of the South Downs National Park, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We cover wakes in every part of the PO8 postcode area and the streets around it. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Chalton (2 miles north-east), Forestside (3 miles east), West Marden (4 miles east), Buriton (4 miles north) and Weston (5 miles north). Larger places within reach include Gosport (11 miles south-west), Havant (4 miles south), Fareham (10 miles south-west), Hedge End (14 miles west), Waterlooville (3 miles south-west) and Petersfield (6 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Havant War Memorial Hospital (4.3 miles south) and Clanfield Earthwork (2.1 miles north). Within reach you will find Windmill Hill.
- Local schools include Horndean Technology College (1 mile west)
- Nearby, you will find The Ship & Bell pub (within half a mile south-west)
Organising for someone else?
If you’re a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Crockery choices
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Details that help
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- A photo of the cooking area
- Roughly how many people
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or PO8 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
Nearby places to Blendworth
More for events in Blendworth
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards