Hampshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Bull Hill
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the wake turns the food into a centrepiece of your wake in Bull Hill.
- Wakes at home
- Celebrations of life
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
Book a hog roast in Bull Hill
What we serve, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there is a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so nobody misses out.
Funeral wake catering in Bull Hill, carved to order
We keep things simple for families: a short conversation, a clear quote and a calm service on the day. Popular choices include apple sauce, salads and halloumi skewers, and typical bookings are for anniversary memorials and remembrance gatherings.
For a wake near Bull Hill, a farmhouse or village hall often works well, with the roaster in the yard or garden. You’ll know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
Where the roaster can go in Bull Hill
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- A level outdoor area
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- A friend or relative we can call
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Bull Hill
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
Bull Hill: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Bull Hill?
Lymington Town station, about 1.8 miles south-west of the centre.
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 will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you cater in village halls?
At home, a hall, a club or a venue, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook.
Can you do something else?
There are chicken, vegetarian and vegan alternatives. We don’t offer halal meat.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we will talk you through it.
How long does the roast need?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
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 will confirm the space with your quote.
What affects the price in Bull Hill
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Whether you want china
- Travel to Bull Hill
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Site access
The main driver is numbers: the price per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What to tell us
To check the date and the space, we’ll need:
- Your date and serving time
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The address or postcode
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Bull Hill
If the service runs late, the food waits.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Bull Hill and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Church and village hall wakes
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Wakes at a local club
- One-year memorials
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Lymington Town station, about 1.8 miles south-west.
Questions to ask before you book
- Who carves and who serves
- What the price includes, item by item
- What crockery is supplied
- The space, cover and access they need
Wakes in Bull Hill: venues and practical details
Bull Hill is about 2 miles north-east of Lymington, in Hampshire. We cater wakes across Bull Hill and nearby, from gardens to fields. Bull Hill is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 11 miles away.
If the funeral is at a church such as Saint Nicholas Chapel, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. The New Forest National Park is within about 4 miles of Bull Hill, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access. The coast is within about 3 miles of Bull Hill.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO41. Whether your wake is on Holly Lane and Jordans Lane or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. If your venue is just outside Bull Hill, we also cover Pilley Bailey (1 mile north-west), Pilley (1 mile west), Portmore (1 mile south), Warborne (1 mile south-west) and Boldre (1 mile west). Further out, we also cater in Eastleigh (15 miles north-east), Fareham (15 miles east), Totton (9 miles north), Chandler's Ford (15 miles north-east), Hedge End (13 miles north-east) and Romsey (15 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Lymington New Forest Hospital (1.5 miles south-west) and St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery (2 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Boldre Foreshore.
- Schools near Bull Hill include Southlands School (1.1 miles south-west)
What happens on the day
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so we do not need mains power to cook, though a socket nearby is handy for lighting. For a summer wake in Bull Hill, there is light until about 9:25pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- 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.
- We clear away discreetly.
Preparing for the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A picture of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing normally contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
If the service runs late, we wait; just let us know.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Some families mix a hog roast with cakes brought by friends. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Why us?
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
Take a look at our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away