Hampshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Cowplain
Funeral wake catering in Cowplain: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Remembrance gatherings
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Gatherings after a cremation
Funeral wake catering for Cowplain
Who books funeral wake catering in Cowplain?
It’s simple, warm, familiar food, just right after a funeral.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Cowplain, including:
- Memorial gatherings
- Celebrations of life
- One-year memorials
- Wakes at a local club
After a service at The Hart Plain Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Questions to ask before you book
- Staffing on the day
- Whether VAT is included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- The space, cover and access they need
How our funeral wake catering works in Cowplain
We know families have a lot to arrange: one call, one quote and quiet, reliable service. We serve apple sauce, roast pork in rolls or on plates and new potatoes, and typical bookings are for memorial gatherings and celebrations of life.
In Cowplain, the hall or the family home is a natural choice. Tell us about outdoor space for the roaster. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Prices and what affects them
We work out each quote from:
- Access to the cooking area
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Time on site
- Whether you want china
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, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The address or postcode
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Rough numbers
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
We arrive in good time and roast quietly, out of the way of arriving guests.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
Why choose a hog roast in Cowplain?
Next to a cold buffet, roast pork on a plate with potatoes is more filling. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Why book our hog roast in Cowplain
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Carved to order by a chef
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
Read our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
After a funeral in Cowplain
Cowplain is about 1 mile south-west of Horndean, in Hampshire. We cater wakes across Cowplain and nearby. Cowplain is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Cowplain to Southampton (16 miles away).
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Rowlands Castle station is about 3 miles away.
We bring hog roasts to wakes all over the PO8 and PO7 postcode area. Streets in the area include Milton Road, King's Road and London Road, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Hart Plain (1 mile south-west), Waterlooville (1 mile south), Soake (1 mile west), Furzeley Corner (2 miles west) and Purbrook (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Gosport (9 miles south-west), Havant (3 miles south-east), Eastleigh (15 miles west), Fareham (8 miles south-west), Hedge End (12 miles west) and Petersfield (8 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Havant Museum (3.9 miles south-east) and Havant War Memorial Hospital (3.5 miles south-east). The countryside around Cowplain includes Windmill Hill and Southmoor Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include The Cowplain School (under half a mile south)
Cowplain: your questions answered
We’re gathering after a service at The Hart Plain Church: 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.
Which station is closest to Cowplain?
The closest is Rowlands Castle station, roughly 3 miles away.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, for confident cooks. We’ll explain the details with your quote.
Do you cover Cowplain?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Cowplain and Hampshire. Send us the address for a quote.
Is there an alternative to pork?
Chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We don’t offer halal meat.
Can you do gluten-free?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we’ll bring them. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
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What happens on the day
The secret is time: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin crisps into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. Late-December sunset in Cowplain is about 4:00pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Contact us when the date is set.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We cook on site.
- We serve quietly.
- We leave the venue tidy.
How to prepare
- Let us know about tight access
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
How to get a price
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
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Planning the cooking spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- A level outdoor area
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Cowplain
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Working with your venue
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
What comes off the roaster
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing make the roll.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away