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Hog Roast for a Wake in Chartwell Green, Southampton
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the wake makes the food part of your wake in Chartwell Green.
- Family meals after a funeral
- Wakes in village halls
- Remembrance gatherings
A hog roast near Chartwell Green
Funeral wake catering in Chartwell Green, carved to order
Wakes are frequently arranged at short notice. Contact us as soon as the date is set, and we will give you a quick answer. We are often asked to cater gatherings after scattering ashes and celebration-of-life gatherings, with apple sauce, halloumi skewers and roast pork in rolls or on plates.
In Chartwell Green, the hall or the family home is a natural choice. Let us know where the roaster could go. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
- Location
- Chartwell Green (SO18, SO30)
- County
- Southampton
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Occasions we serve in Chartwell Green
The family can spend time with guests.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Chartwell Green, such as:
- Memorial events
- Family get-togethers after a service
- One-year memorials
- Pub and club wakes
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the closest railway station is Swaythling station, roughly 1.4 miles north-west of the centre.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- How dietary needs are handled
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
We hold the food if people are delayed; just let us know.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Compared with sandwich platters, hot food feels more caring, especially in colder months. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- A hall or room for eating
- Space away from the building and any trees
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
From the roaster
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
Nearby places to Chartwell Green
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A closer look at the menu
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
The biggest factors are:
- How many people are eating
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- How long the roast and service take
- Distance from us
A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What to tell us
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Where the event is
- Rough numbers
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Send us the date, the address or SO18 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
Chartwell Green: your questions answered
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St James: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Can you roast near the sea around Chartwell Green?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
DIY machine hire is available. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Can you roast in the rain?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
What should we provide?
Only the place, numbers and a contact. We bring everything else.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
How quickly can you cater a wake?
Often, yes. Get in touch when the date is set and we’ll tell you quickly.
Can you cater at home?
Homes, halls, clubs and venues, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook.
Arranging a wake in Chartwell Green
Chartwell Green is about 2 miles north-east of Southampton, in Southampton. Chartwell Green and the surrounding area are covered for wakes. We bring hog roasts to 40 places in Southampton.
For a service at a church like Church of St James, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. Chartwell Green is within about 4 miles of the sea, and coastal halls can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered cooking spot.
Anywhere in SO18 and SO30, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a wake in a garden on Ivy Lane, Arun Road and Eden Road, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. If your venue is just outside Chartwell Green, we also cover Townhill Park (1 mile west), West End (1 mile east), Midanbury (1 mile south-west), Mansbridge (1 mile north-west) and Harefield (1 mile south). Further out, we also cater in Shirley (4 miles west), Regents Park (4 miles west), Maybush (4 miles west), Woolston (3 miles south-west), Coxford (4 miles west) and Freemantle (4 miles west). Being one of Southampton’s larger places, Chartwell Green has lots of places with room for a hog roast.
Other landmarks nearby include Netley Castle (3.7 miles south) and Marlands Shopping Centre (2.9 miles south-west). The countryside around Chartwell Green includes Netley Common.
- Local schools include The Gregg School (within half a mile west) and Bitterne Park School (0.9 miles west)
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
How it works
When we arrive, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. It then roasts slowly for several hours, worked back from your serving time. Late-December sunset in Chartwell Green is about 4:00pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Share the date, place and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- We set up and roast while you are at the service.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- We clear away discreetly.
Getting ready for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Getting a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
Related guides
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards