Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Compton, Hampshire
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the wake makes the food part of your wake in Compton.
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Wakes at home
Funeral wake catering in Compton
Why choose funeral wake catering in Compton?
The family can spend time with guests.
We are regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Compton, including:
- Ashes ceremonies
- Life celebrations
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Gatherings at the family home
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Shawford station, about 0.5 miles east.
Before booking anyone
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- VAT, if it applies
- The space, cover and access they need
- Any travel or access charges
How our funeral wake catering works in Compton
Wakes in Compton happen at homes, halls, clubs and pubs. We need an outdoor spot to cook, and we serve indoors where the venue allows. Whether it is wakes in village halls and pub and club wakes, we can cook halloumi skewers, roast pork in rolls or on plates and apple sauce.
Near Compton, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish before you book.
Wake catering near Compton
Compton is about 3 miles south of Winchester, in Hampshire. Planning a hog roast for the wake in Compton? We cover the whole area. We cover 683 places in Hampshire. We cater events right across the region, from Compton to Southampton (8 miles away).
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of All Saints, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
We cover wakes in every part of the SO21 postcode area. Local streets include Field Way, Clease Way and Cliff Way; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Other places close to Compton we cover include South Down (1 mile south), Shawford (1 mile east), Otterbourne (1 mile south), Twyford (1 mile east) and Oliver's Battery (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (3 miles north), Eastleigh (4 miles south), Fareham (13 miles south-east), Andover (14 miles north-west), Totton (10 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (3 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Balfour Museum of Hampshire Red Cross History (2.4 miles north) and Royal Hampshire County Hospital (2.8 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Shawford Down and Twyford Down.
- Nearby schools include Thornden School (2.2 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Bridge Inn (0.5 miles east)
Nearby places to Compton
More for events in Compton
How it works
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can enjoy your wake. For a summer wake in Compton, there’s light until about 9:25pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- Contact us when the date is set.
- We confirm the space.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We tidy up and go.
Before we arrive
- Name a contact for the day
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Ask for a quote
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Compton, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
FAQs for Compton
Is Compton close to London?
About 63 miles from central London.
Could you cook in St. Cross Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
What if it rains?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
What do you need from us on the day?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat is not something we offer.
What if the service runs late?
That is fine: we hold the food until people arrive.
Do you serve the food?
You do not need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Do you bring plates?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
What the cooking area needs
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- One contact on the day
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Compton
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a cold buffet, roast pork on a plate with potatoes is more filling. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Why us?
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
Take a look at how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
What we serve, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some guests will be vegetarian, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Some guests won’t eat pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
If the service runs late, we wait.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Prices and what affects them
We do not use a fixed price list, because every wake is different. The main factors are:
- Site access
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The journey to the venue
- Numbers
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
What to tell us
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Your date and serving time
- An estimate of numbers
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards