Portsmouth · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Cosham, Portsmouth
We bring a hog roast for the wake to Cosham and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Remembrance days
- Life celebrations
Book a hog roast in Cosham
Why choose funeral wake catering in Cosham?
It feeds everyone at once, so people can sit and talk.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Cosham. Typical bookings include:
- Remembrance days
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Life celebrations
- Ashes ceremonies
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Cosham station serves Cosham directly.
What to look for in a quote
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- VAT, if it applies
- Plates, china and cutlery
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
Funeral wake catering in Cosham, slow-roasted on site
After a funeral in Cosham, 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. On the menu are roast pork in rolls or on plates, new potatoes and apple sauce, and typical bookings are for anniversary memorials and celebration-of-life gatherings.
In Cosham, 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, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Cosham (PO6, PO3, PO2)
- County
- Portsmouth
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What comes off the roaster
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, balancing the rich, salty pork.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, served in a roll with salads.
What the cooking area needs
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- Permission from the hall or venue
- A level outdoor area
- A friend or relative we can call
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a cold buffet, roast pork on a plate with potatoes is more filling. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Why Cosham hosts choose us
- Carved to order by a chef
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Serving and clearing done for you
- All the equipment comes with us
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Places near Cosham
Also in Cosham
Wakes in Cosham: venues and practical details
Cosham is about 2 miles south-west of Purbrook, in Portsmouth. A hog roast suits wakes around Cosham, whatever the venue. We cover all 19 towns and villages across Portsmouth, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 15 miles away.
Relatives driving in can use the A397 to reach Cosham. For a service at a church like Church of St Philip, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. The coast is within about 5 miles of Cosham.
Anywhere in PO6, PO3 and PO2, we can bring the roaster to you. That could mean a wake in a garden on Dean Road, Park Lane and Elgin Road or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Main roads around Cosham include the A397, which makes travel to your wake easy. For wakes just outside Cosham, we cover Wymering (1 mile north-west), Hilsea (1 mile south), Drayton (1 mile east), Widley (1 mile north-east) and Paulsgrove (1 mile west). We also serve nearby towns such as Southsea (4 miles south), Milton (3 miles south), Landport (3 miles south), Portsea (3 miles south-west), Portsmouth Point (4 miles south-west) and Fratton (3 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Tricorn Centre (2.9 miles south) and World War I Remembrance Centre (1 mile south-east). Within reach you’ll find Southmoor Nature Reserve and Portsdown Hill.
- Nearby schools include UTC Portsmouth (0.8 miles south) and Springfield School (0.8 miles east)
- Local pubs include The First Post pub (less than half a mile north)
What a hog roast costs
We don’t use a fixed price list, because every wake is different. The main factors are:
- Numbers
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Time on site
- Distance from us
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Details that help
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- The venue or postcode
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Roughly how many people
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
Cosham: your questions answered
Can you do a hog roast in Alexandra Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Can you roast near the sea around Cosham?
Yes, of course. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Can you serve on plates?
Either: plates with sides or simple rolls.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Can you cater at home?
Most places, if the roaster can cook outside.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
How much room do you need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
Do you serve the food?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
Planners, venues and businesses
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
How it works
We arrive hours before you want to eat, since slow roasting cannot be rushed. Your guests will smell it long before they see it. In late September, sunset in Cosham is about 7:10pm; in December, about 4:00pm, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- Share the date, place and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- We set up and roast while you’re at the service.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
Preparing for the day
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: 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. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Looking after everyone
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Ask close family about dietary needs
Name a friend or relative as our contact, so the family can focus on guests.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards