Hampshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Butlocks Heath
Planning a hog roast for the wake in Butlocks Heath? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Memorial gatherings
- One-year memorials
- Family get-togethers after a service
Funeral wake catering for Butlocks Heath
How our funeral wake catering works in Butlocks Heath
We cater wakes in Butlocks Heath and the surrounding area, at homes, halls and venues. We’re often asked to cater memorial events and pub and club wakes, serving new potatoes, apple sauce and salads.
In a small place like Butlocks Heath, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
Arranging a wake in Butlocks Heath
Butlocks Heath is about 3 miles north-east of Hythe, in Hampshire. Planning a hog roast for the wake in Butlocks Heath? We can help. We bring hog roasts to all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
For a service at a church like Church of St Mary, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. Butlocks Heath is within about 7 miles of the New Forest National Park, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access. Butlocks Heath is within about 2 miles of the sea.
We bring hog roasts to wakes all over SO31 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Woolston Road, Old School Close and The Grove, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Other places close to Butlocks Heath we cover include Netley (1 mile south-west), Hound (1 mile south), Old Netley (1 mile north-east), Lowford (1 mile north-east) and Bursledon (1 mile north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (12 miles north), Gosport (10 miles south-east), Havant (15 miles east), Eastleigh (6 miles north), Fareham (6 miles east) and Horndean (14 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Westquay (3.4 miles north-west) and Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum (2.2 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Mercury Marshes.
- Nearby schools include The Hamble School (0.7 miles south-east) and Grove Park Business and Enterprise College (1 mile north-west)
- Pubs nearby include Prince Consort Public House (0.8 miles south-west)
Space, access and the venue
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- A contact for the day who is not immediate family
- A safe distance from the hall
- A hall or room for eating
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
The menu, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
What else we do in Butlocks Heath
What happens on the day
We arrive hours before you want to eat, since slow roasting can’t be rushed. The smell normally brings people over long before we carve. Most wakes in Butlocks Heath are held in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, though in December it’s dark by about 4:00pm.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- The roast cooks while you’re at the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
How to prepare
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Let us know about tight access
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Get a quote
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or SO31 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
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Why choose a hog roast in Butlocks Heath?
Compared with family members cooking, a catered hog roast lets everyone be together. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Why book our hog roast in Butlocks Heath
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Timed around your day
- All the equipment comes with us
- No surprises: everything in writing
See how we price or what a hog roast costs.
What a hog roast costs
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Menu choices and extras
- Access to the cooking area
- Distance from us
- Crockery choices
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
What to tell us
To get the best quote, send us:
- An estimate of numbers
- Your menu choices
- Where the event is
- Your date and serving time
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
Working with your venue
If you’re booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We will fit in with site rules.
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Allergies and dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing generally contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
We set up quietly and start the roast early, well away from the entrance.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
Planning the wake in Butlocks Heath
If the service runs late, the food waits.
Here’s what people in Butlocks Heath most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Anniversary memorials
- Life celebrations
- Pub and club wakes
- Remembrance gatherings
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Butlocks Heath has its own station, Netley station.
What your quote should include
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- A clear list of what’s included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
Butlocks Heath questions
Is Butlocks Heath close to London?
Roughly 69 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Butlocks Heath?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We do not provide halal meat.
How quickly can you cater a wake?
We do our best at short notice. Send the date and venue for a quick answer.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
How much will it be?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
- 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
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away