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Hog Roast for a Wake in Chilworth, Southampton
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.
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Memorial events
- Family get-togethers after a service
Slow-roasted pork in Chilworth
Occasions we serve in Chilworth
The family can spend time with guests.
Whatever the occasion in Chilworth, a slow roast goes a long way. We’re often asked to cater:
- Celebrations of life
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Remembrance gatherings
- Home wakes
Families holding a service at Church of St Denys frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Comparing caterers
- Whether plates or china are included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- The full menu and the sides
How our funeral wake catering works in Chilworth
Wakes are frequently arranged at short notice. Contact us as soon as you have a date, and we’ll tell you right away whether we can help. We’re often asked to cater wakes at home and celebration-of-life gatherings, serving rotisserie chicken, salads and apple sauce.
In rural Chilworth, home or the hall is usual. You’ll know what’s included before you book: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Chilworth (SO16)
- Region
- Southampton
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Check with family about dietary needs
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
Wakes in Chilworth: venues and practical details
Chilworth is about 2 miles south-west of Chandler's Ford, in Southampton. We’re happy to travel to Chilworth for wakes and the places nearby. Chilworth is one of 40 places in Southampton we cover.
Relatives arriving by train should know that Swaythling station is about 1.9 miles away. Chilworth is within about 5 miles of the sea, and coastal halls can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered cooking spot.
Anywhere in SO16, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a wake in a garden on Heatherlands Road, Roman Road and Pinelands Road or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. If your venue is just outside Chilworth, we also cover Chilworth Old Village (1 mile north-west), Bassett (1 mile south), Lordswood (1 mile south-west), Highfield (2 miles south) and North Baddesley (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Southampton (3 miles south), Shirley (3 miles south), Regents Park (3 miles south-west), Townhill Park (3 miles south-east), Midanbury (3 miles south-east) and Thornhill (4 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Eastleigh Museum (2.5 miles east) and Marlands Shopping Centre (3.6 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Flexford Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Chilworth include Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton (1.4 miles south-east)
Chilworth questions
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes, of course. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
What’s the nearest station to Chilworth?
The closest is Swaythling station, roughly 1.9 miles away.
Can you do something else?
We can add alternatives for those who need them.
What if the service runs late?
Name someone we can call and we will serve when everyone is there.
Do you come to Chilworth?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Chilworth and Southampton. Send us the address for a quote.
What should we sort out beforehand?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
What’s included?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Before you choose a spot
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- Space inside for guests
- A friend or relative we can call
- Space away from the building and any trees
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
From the roaster
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with sandwich platters, hot food feels more caring, especially in colder months. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Why book with us
- Our staff serve and clear
- An itemised quote
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
Take a look at our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
How the day works
We roast under cover, so a shower won’t spoil the food. It is worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. Most wakes in Chilworth are held in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, but by late December it is dark at about 4:00pm.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We confirm the space.
- We cook on site.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We leave the venue tidy.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Let us know about tight access
Getting a price
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or SO16 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
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What we serve, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken goes into rolls or onto plates.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Each price is built from:
- Time on site
- How many people are eating
- Plates or china
- Access to the cooking area
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
What to tell us
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Where the event is
- What the outdoor space is like
- Anything the venue has asked for
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
For event organisers in Chilworth
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards