Hampshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Boldre
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast for the wake in Boldre.
- Anniversary memorials
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
A hog roast near Boldre
What we serve, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some guests will be vegetarian, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
About our funeral wake catering in Boldre
While you are at the service, the roast cooks quietly, so food is ready when people arrive. Our staff serve calmly and clear away discreetly. For celebrations of life and ashes ceremonies, we can cook rotisserie chicken, apple sauce and roast pork in rolls or on plates and more.
In rural Boldre, home or the hall is usual, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Next to sandwiches, hot food feels more caring. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why book with us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Planned to your running order
- No surprises: everything in writing
Read how we price and the cost guide.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
Name a friend or relative as our contact, so the immediate family is not disturbed.
Add chicken as an alternative.
Places near Boldre
What else we do in Boldre
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- Space away from the building and any trees
- A level outdoor area
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the roaster
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
Working with your venue
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
Events we cater in Boldre
Quiet, respectful service.
We’re regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Boldre, including:
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Wakes at home
- Wakes in village halls
- Life celebrations
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Lymington Town station, about 1.5 miles south-east.
Questions to ask before you book
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Staffing on the day
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- What the price includes, item by item
Boldre questions
What’s the nearest station to Boldre?
The closest is Lymington Town station, roughly 1.5 miles away.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
What if the service runs late?
Name someone we can call and we will serve when everyone is there.
What comes with the hog roast?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Is mains power needed?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
What do we need to organise?
Not much: an outdoor cooking spot and someone to meet us.
What space does the roaster need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll check it with you before booking.
Arranging a wake in Boldre
Boldre is about 2 miles north of Lymington, in Hampshire. Our roaster is a regular sight at wakes around Boldre. We cover 683 places in Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 12 miles away.
Families holding a service at Saint Nicholas Chapel frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready. Boldre is within about 3 miles of the New Forest National Park, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access. The coast is within about 2 miles of Boldre, and coastal halls can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered cooking spot.
For wakes in SO41, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many guests. We can cater a wake on streets such as Tweed Lane, Boldre Lane and Rope Hill, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. If your venue is just outside Boldre, we also cover Warborne (1 mile south-east), Battramsley (1 mile north-west), Pilley (1 mile east), Sandy Down (1 mile north-west) and Mount Pleasant (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Totton (10 miles north), Hedge End (14 miles north-east), Romsey (15 miles north), Hythe (9 miles north-east), New Milton (5 miles west) and Ringwood (11 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery (1.5 miles south) and Lymington New Forest Hospital (0.8 miles south). The countryside around Boldre includes Boldre Foreshore.
- Schools near Boldre include Southlands School (0.6 miles south-east) and Priestlands School (1.9 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Red Lion Inn (less than half a mile north)
How it works
A hog roast is always cooked outside, under a gazebo on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We will agree the spot with you beforehand. Most wakes in Boldre are held in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, but by late December it’s dark at about 4:05pm.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Before we arrive
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
How we price a hog roast for the wake
There is no fixed price list, because every wake is different. The main factors are:
- Access to the cooking area
- The number of people
- Time on site
- Plates or china
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Details that help
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Dietary requirements
- Your date and serving time
- Rough numbers
- A photo of the cooking area
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards