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Funeral Wake Catering for Cadnam
Something for nearly everyone: 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 Cadnam.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Gatherings at the family home
- One-year memorials
A hog roast near Cadnam
About our funeral wake catering in Cadnam
We keep things simple for families: one call, one quote and quiet, reliable service. We are frequently asked to cater church and village hall wakes and gatherings at clubs and pubs, with new potatoes, roast pork in rolls or on plates and rotisserie chicken.
For a wake near Cadnam, a farmhouse or village hall often works well, with the roaster in the yard or garden. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
Planning the wake in Cadnam
One roast feeds everyone together, so people can sit and talk.
Whatever the occasion in Cadnam, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings often include:
- Gatherings at the family home
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Wakes in village halls
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
After a service at Church of St Mary, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What your quote should include
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Whether travel is included
- Whether VAT is included
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
Nearby places to Cadnam
Other occasions in Cadnam
How the day works
The secret is time: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin turns into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. Late-December sunset in Cadnam is about 4:00pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:25pm.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Send final numbers in good time
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Get a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- A friend or relative we can call
- Space away from the building and any trees
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Arranging a wake in Cadnam
Cadnam is about 3 miles west of Totton, in Hampshire. We set up the roaster at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Cadnam and the surrounding area. Cadnam is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Cadnam to Southampton (8 miles away).
For family travelling by train, Ashurst New Forest station is about 3.1 miles away. The New Forest National Park is within about 4 miles of Cadnam, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We bring hog roasts to wakes all over SO40 and the streets around it. Whether your wake is on Old Lyndhurst Road, White Hart Lane and Southampton Road or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Other places close to Cadnam we cover include Wittensford (1 mile west), Bartley (1 mile south-east), Copythorne (1 mile north-east), Newbridge (1 mile north) and Winsor (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (15 miles north-east), Eastleigh (11 miles east), Totton (3 miles east), Chandler's Ford (9 miles north-east), Hedge End (12 miles east) and Lymington (11 miles south).
A little further out are Tatchbury Mount Hospital (2.2 miles east) and National Dairy Museum (3.6 miles south-east). Open spaces near Cadnam include Copythorne Common.
- Nearby, you will find The White Hart pub (within half a mile west)
Working with your venue
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to:
- Access to the cooking area
- Time on site
- Whether you want china
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What we need to know
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Rough numbers
Every wake is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your wake: fill in our quote form.
Cadnam: your questions answered
Is Cadnam too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Which station is closest to Cadnam?
Ashurst New Forest station, about 3.1 miles south-east of the centre.
Do you bring plates?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
What’s the price?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we will talk you through it.
Can you wait?
Name someone we can call and we’ll serve when everyone is there.
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Check with family about dietary needs
One contact for the day helps, so the immediate family is not disturbed.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Compared with sandwich platters, a hog roast is a warm meal, especially in colder months. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
What you get with us
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Served at the time you choose
See how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
What we serve, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who do not eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and it suits fussy eaters.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away