Hampshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Blissford
Planning a hog roast for the wake in Blissford? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Ashes ceremonies
- Church and village hall wakes
- Celebrations of life
Funeral wake catering in Blissford
Funeral wake catering near Blissford
While you are at the service, the roast cooks quietly, ready for when everyone comes back. Our staff serve calmly and clear away discreetly. For pub and club wakes and gatherings after a cremation, we’ll put together a menu of roast pork in rolls or on plates, apple sauce and salads and more.
For a wake near Blissford, a farmhouse or village hall often works well, with the roaster in the yard or garden. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
Allergies and dietary needs
Some guests will not eat pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
We arrive in good time and roast quietly, out of the way of arriving guests.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Events we cater in Blissford
Quiet, respectful service.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Blissford:
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Remembrance days
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Family get-togethers after a service
After a service at Church of the Holy Ascension, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Questions to ask before booking
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Whether VAT is included
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Whether travel is included
FAQs for Blissford
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Is Blissford too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What about coeliacs?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Is mains power needed?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Do you cater in village halls?
Most places, with an outdoor spot for cooking.
Where does the hog roast go?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
What do we need to organise?
Only the place, numbers and a contact. We will handle the rest.
Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
What comes off the roaster
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved thick or thin, as people like it, and served hot.
Wake catering near Blissford
Blissford is in Hampshire. Blissford and the surrounding area are covered for wakes. We bring hog roasts to all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Blissford to Southampton (about 16 miles away).
Blissford is within about 7 miles of the New Forest National Park, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wherever your wake is in SP6, we can bring the roaster to you. From Blissford Hill, Blissford Cross and Abbots Well Road or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. If your venue is just outside Blissford, we also cover Frogham (1 mile south), Hyde (1 mile south-west), Hungerford (1 mile south-west), Stuckton (1 mile west) and Criddlestyle (1 mile north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Totton (11 miles east), Lymington (14 miles south-east), Romsey (13 miles north-east), New Milton (12 miles south), Ringwood (5 miles south) and Barton on Sea (13 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Fordingbridge Doll Museum (1.6 miles west) and Godshill Castle Hill (1.8 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Blashford Lakes and Linbrook Lake.
- Nearby schools include The Burgate School and Sixth Form (1.9 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Fighting Cocks pub (1 mile north)
Space, access and the venue
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- Clearance from walls and branches
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
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Prices and what affects them
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- The journey to the venue
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Whether you want china
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What we need to know
These are the details we need:
- Any venue rules
- Rough numbers
- The venue or postcode
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Blissford, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
Why choose a hog roast in Blissford?
Some families mix a hog roast with cakes brought by friends, which is fine with us. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why us?
- Served at the time you choose
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
Take a look at our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
The process
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can get on with your wake. In winter, it is dark in Blissford by about 4:05pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Get a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
- 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
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards