Southampton · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Chilworth Old Village
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 Chilworth Old Village.
- Memorial events
- Life celebrations
- Church and village hall wakes
Slow-roasted pork in Chilworth Old Village
Questions from Chilworth Old Village
What’s the nearest station to Chilworth Old Village?
Chandlers Ford station, about 2 miles north-east of the centre.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes, of course. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Is there a non-pork option?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. We don’t provide halal meat.
Do you serve the food?
You don’t need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Do you provide china?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
What do we need to organise?
Only the place, numbers and a contact. We’ll handle the rest.
Is there an alternative to pork?
We can add alternatives for those who need them.
About our funeral wake catering in Chilworth Old Village
Served on plates with salads and potatoes, a hog roast is a full meal, or rolls keep it simple. There are alternatives for those who do not eat pork. For home wakes and memorial events, we can cook halloumi skewers, roast pork in rolls or on plates and salads.
Near Chilworth Old Village, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Timings are planned around your wake, working back from when you want to eat.
- Area
- Chilworth Old Village (SO16)
- County
- Southampton
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Why choose a hog roast in Chilworth Old Village?
Next to sandwiches, hot food feels more caring. Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups typically cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why us?
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Planned to your running order
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
See how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Planning the wake in Chilworth Old Village
The family can spend time with guests.
Whatever the occasion in Chilworth Old Village, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We’re frequently asked to cater:
- Gatherings at the family home
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Church and village hall wakes
- Ashes ceremonies
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Chandlers Ford station, about 2 miles north-east.
Comparing caterers
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Whether VAT is included
How it works
We arrive hours before you want to eat, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. Your guests will smell it long before they see it. Autumn and winter afternoons in Chilworth Old Village get dark early: about 7:10pm in late September and 4:00pm in December, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Name a contact for the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Tips:
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Stuffing generally contains gluten
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
We set up quietly and start the roast early, well away from the entrance.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Also near Chilworth Old Village
Also in Chilworth Old Village
Prices and what affects them
Your quote depends on:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Travel to Chilworth Old Village
- How long the roast and service take
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any dietary needs or allergies
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
Chilworth Old Village: halls, homes and travel
Chilworth Old Village is about 2 miles south-west of Chandler's Ford, in Southampton. Chilworth Old Village and the surrounding area are covered for wakes. Chilworth Old Village is one of 40 towns and villages in Southampton where we cater.
Families holding a service at Church of St Denys often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready. The coast is within about 5 miles of Chilworth Old Village.
Anywhere in SO16, we can bring the roaster to you. Other places close to Chilworth Old Village we cover include Chilworth (1 mile south-east), North Baddesley (1 mile north-west), Knightwood (2 miles north-east), Lordswood (2 miles south) and Bassett (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Southampton (4 miles south), Shirley (3 miles south), Regents Park (3 miles south), Townhill Park (4 miles south-east), Midanbury (4 miles south-east) and Thornhill (5 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Eastleigh Museum (2.9 miles east) and Princess Anne Hospital (2.3 miles south). Open spaces near Chilworth Old Village include Emer Bog and Baddesley Common.
- Schools near Chilworth Old Village include Cantell School (2 miles south-east)
What comes off the roaster
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
For planners, venues and organisers
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away