Hampshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Bridgemary
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Funeral wake catering in Bridgemary.
- Life celebrations
- Memorial gatherings
- Ashes ceremonies
Funeral wake catering in Bridgemary
Funeral wake catering in Bridgemary, carved to order
A wake in Bridgemary is a chance to gather, talk and share a warm meal. A hog roast is simple, hearty food that most people enjoy, and it takes the cooking off the family. Whether it is anniversary memorials and home wakes, we can cook rotisserie chicken, new potatoes and apple sauce and more.
For a wake in a place like Bridgemary, the village hall is often the heart of it. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
What affects the price in Bridgemary
We work out each quote from:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The journey to the venue
- Whether you want china
- Time on site
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
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Your date and serving time
- Dietary requirements
- Roughly how many people
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or PO13 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
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The process
A hog roast is always cooked outside, under a gazebo on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We agree exactly where before the day. In late September, sunset in Bridgemary is about 7:10pm; in December, about 4:00pm, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- Share the date, place and rough numbers.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- We set up and roast while you’re at the service.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
Before we arrive
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Planning the wake in Bridgemary
The family can spend time with guests.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Bridgemary and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Life celebrations
- Wakes in village halls
- Gatherings at the family home
- Ashes ceremonies
After a service at St Matthew's, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for every dish
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- If the price includes VAT
What the cooking area needs
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Space inside for guests
- Clearance from walls and branches
- Permission from the hall or venue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
From the roaster
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
Allergies and dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing normally contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
Food is served as everyone gathers, quietly and respectfully.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
Arranging a wake in Bridgemary
Bridgemary is about 1 mile north-west of Gosport, in Hampshire. We take a hog roast for the wake to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Bridgemary. Bridgemary is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 12 miles away.
If relatives are coming by rail, Fareham station is about 2.5 miles away. The coast is within about 5 miles of Bridgemary.
For wakes in PO13 and PO12, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. From Camp Road, Copse Lane and Agnew Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. For wakes just outside Bridgemary, we cover Rowner (1 mile north-west), Peel Common (1 mile west), Elson (1 mile south-east), Crofton (1 mile west) and Gosport (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Havant (9 miles east), Eastleigh (13 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles north-west), Horndean (9 miles north-east), Chandler's Ford (15 miles north-west) and Hedge End (9 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Search (2.6 miles south-east) and Portchester Castle (2.7 miles north-east). Within reach you will find West of the River Alver and Portsdown Hill.
- Local schools include Bridgemary School (under half a mile north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Green Dragon pub (0.5 miles south)
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Compared with a cold buffet, a warm plated meal is more comforting. Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head usually falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
What you get with us
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
Bridgemary: your questions answered
Can you roast near the sea around Bridgemary?
Yes. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Can you cater after a service at St Matthew's?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Often, yes. Get in touch when the date is set and we will tell you quickly.
Do you cover Bridgemary?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll check the date.
Is mains power needed?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
What do people get?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
What happens in bad weather?
Rain does not stop the cooking. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
What we serve, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, easy to eat standing up. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, turned until the skin is golden.
Working with your venue
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we will tell you what we can send.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away