Hampshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Carter's Clay
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Funeral wake catering in Carter's Clay.
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Anniversary memorials
Slow-roasted pork in Carter's Clay
Funeral wake catering in Carter's Clay, carved to order
After a funeral in Carter's Clay, people need somewhere to gather and something warm to eat. Roast pork in a roll or on a plate is comforting and familiar, and nobody in the family has to cook. For anniversary memorials and celebration-of-life gatherings, we’ll put together a menu of rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and salads and more.
In a small place like Carter's Clay, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
Questions from Carter's Clay
Which station is closest to Carter's Clay?
The closest is Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, roughly 1.2 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Carter's Clay?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
When do you start roasting?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
What comes with the hog roast?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Can you cater in Carter's Clay?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will confirm availability.
Do you need power or water?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Can you do something else?
There are chicken, vegetarian and vegan alternatives. We don’t offer halal meat.
Who books funeral wake catering in Carter's Clay?
Hearty food that most people like, which is what people want after a service.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Carter's Clay and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Wakes in village halls
- Gatherings at the family home
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Memorial gatherings
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Mottisfont & Dunbridge station is about 1.2 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether VAT is included
- Any travel or access charges
- What crockery is supplied
Organising for someone else?
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Looking after everyone
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Check with family about dietary needs
Name a friend or relative as our contact, so the immediate family is not disturbed.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Carter's Clay: halls, homes and travel
Carter's Clay is about 4 miles north-west of Romsey, in Hampshire. We cover wakes in Carter's Clay. We cover 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Carter's Clay to Southampton (10 miles away).
We bring hog roasts to wakes all over the SO51 postcode area and the streets around it. From The Banks and Carter's Clay Road or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Lockerley (1 mile north-west), Awbridge (1 mile south-east), Dunbridge (1 mile north-east), Kimbridge (2 miles north-east) and Sherfield English (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (11 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles east), Andover (14 miles north), Totton (7 miles south), Chandler's Ford (8 miles east) and Hedge End (13 miles south-east).
A little further out are Romsey Community Hospital (4 miles south-east) and King Johns House (3.4 miles south-east).
- Local pubs include Kings Arms Public House (0.9 miles north-west)
How it works
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so cooking does not depend on mains power. Autumn and winter afternoons in Carter's Clay get dark early: about 7:10pm in late September and 4:00pm in December, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- We set up and roast while you are at the service.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Ask for a quote
When you’re weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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Is a hog roast right for your wake?
If the hall or pub provides food, check whether we can cater there. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why book our hog roast in Carter's Clay
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- A clear quote with everything listed
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Serving and clearing done for you
See our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
What affects the price in Carter's Clay
Your quote depends on:
- How long the roast and service take
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The number of people
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
What to tell us
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We will check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
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Also in Carter's Clay
Before you choose a spot
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- Space inside for guests
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
The menu, dish by dish
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, straight from the roaster.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, served in a roll with salads.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards