Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Botley, Hampshire
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Botley and across Hampshire.
- Remembrance days
- Remembrance gatherings
- Life celebrations
A hog roast near Botley
Step by step
When we arrive, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, worked back from your serving time. Late-December sunset in Botley is about 4:00pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We cook on site.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Before we arrive
- Name a contact for the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Ask for a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or SO30 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Funeral wake catering in Botley, slow-roasted on site
We cater wakes in Botley and the surrounding area, at homes, halls and venues. We serve salads, apple sauce and new potatoes, and we’re regularly asked to cater gatherings at the family home and family meals after a funeral.
For a wake in a place like Botley, the village hall is often the heart of it. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours, and carved only when you are ready to eat.
For event organisers in Botley
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Why choose a hog roast in Botley?
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Why us?
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
See our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
What a hog roast costs
We don’t use a fixed price list, because every wake is different. The main factors are:
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- How many people are eating
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Site access
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Details that help
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Dietary requirements
- Rough numbers
- Where the event is
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Where the roaster can go in Botley
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- A short route for the equipment
- A safe distance from the hall
- A friend or relative we can call
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Towns and villages near Botley
What else we do in Botley
Events we cater in Botley
It feeds everyone at once, so people can sit and talk.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Botley. Here are some of the most popular:
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Memorial gatherings
Families holding a service at Church of All Saints frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
What your quote should include
- Any travel or access charges
- The space, cover and access they need
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Plates, china and cutlery
A closer look at the menu
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, cutting through the richness of the pork.
Looking after everyone
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
We clear away discreetly once everyone has eaten.
Let us know if there is something the person especially liked.
Arranging a wake in Botley
Botley is about 1 mile east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. We cater wakes across Botley and nearby. We cover 683 places in Hampshire.
If relatives are coming by rail, Botley station, about 0.8 miles east, is the nearest station. Relatives driving in can use the A334 to reach Botley. The coast is within about 5 miles of Botley, and coastal halls can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered cooking spot.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO30, so your wake can be anywhere in it. That could mean a wake in a garden on High Street, Boswell Close and Bailey Close, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. You’ll find Botley on the A334, which makes the journey straightforward. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Boorley Green (1 mile north), Curdridge (2 miles east), Curbridge (2 miles south-east), Durley (2 miles north) and Horton Heath (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (10 miles north), Gosport (9 miles south-east), Havant (13 miles east), Eastleigh (5 miles north-west), Fareham (6 miles south-east) and Horndean (12 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Moorgreen Hospital (2.2 miles north-west) and Netley Castle (4.4 miles south-west). The countryside around Botley includes Swanwick Lakes.
- Nearby schools include Wildern School (1.2 miles west) and Wildern School (1.2 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Dolphin Hotel The Dolphin Public House (less than half a mile east)
FAQs for Botley
Which station is closest to Botley?
The closest is Botley station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
Can you cater after a service at Church of All Saints?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
We do our best at short notice. Send the date and venue for a quick answer.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is generally fine if the venue is happy.
Do you cover Botley?
Yes, Botley is in our area. Send us the address and we’ll confirm availability.
Can you cater at home?
At home, a hall, a club or a venue, given an outdoor cooking area.
What happens after service?
We pack everything away after service, so you’re not left with the mess.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards