Hampshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Crampmoor
Funeral wake catering in Crampmoor: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Gatherings at the family home
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Ashes ceremonies
Book a hog roast in Crampmoor
How our funeral wake catering works in Crampmoor
A wake might be at home, a village or church hall, a club or a pub. Wherever it is, the roaster cooks outdoors under cover, and the food can be served inside. For hall gatherings after a service and gatherings after scattering ashes, we’ll put together a menu of roast pork in rolls or on plates, new potatoes and rotisserie chicken.
In a small place like Crampmoor, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat.
What affects the price in Crampmoor
We do not use a fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Numbers
- Whether you want china
- Distance from us
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Dietary requirements
- Rough numbers
- The date and time of the event
- Anything the venue has asked for
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
FAQs for Crampmoor
Which station is closest to Crampmoor?
The closest is Romsey station, roughly 1.8 miles away.
We are gathering after a service at St Swithun's Church: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is generally elsewhere. Send us the address.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. You will know our arrival time in advance.
Do you serve rolls or plates?
We serve on plates, with china as an option.
Can you do gluten-free?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
Is mains power needed?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
What if people arrive late?
Name someone we can call and we’ll serve when everyone is there.
After a funeral in Crampmoor
Crampmoor is about 1 mile north-east of Romsey, in Hampshire. We bring a hog roast for the wake to wakes anywhere in Crampmoor, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. Crampmoor is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Crampmoor to Southampton (6 miles away).
For a service at a church like St Swithun's Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. Relatives arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Romsey station, roughly 1.8 miles south-west of the centre.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO51, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Local streets include The Straight Mile and Crampmoor Lane; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Gosport (1 mile east), Ampfield (1 mile east), Abbotswood (1 mile west), Braishfield (1 mile north) and Knapp (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (7 miles north-east), Eastleigh (5 miles south-east), Fareham (15 miles south-east), Andover (14 miles north), Totton (6 miles south) and Chandler's Ford (3 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Romsey Extra (2.7 miles south-west) and Romsey Community Hospital (1.4 miles south-west). The countryside around Crampmoor includes Emer Bog and Baddesley Common.
- Local schools include The Mountbatten School (1.5 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find Hunters Inn Public House (0.8 miles south-west)
What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- A level outdoor area
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Clearance from walls and branches
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
Looking after everyone
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
We serve when people arrive, quietly and respectfully.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Planning the wake in Crampmoor
There are options for those who do not eat pork.
However big or small the event in Crampmoor, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings often include:
- Life celebrations
- Anniversary memorials
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Ashes ceremonies
A club or hall near Crampmoor gives space for everyone and outdoor room for the roaster.
Before booking anyone
- If the price includes VAT
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Staffing on the day
- What the price includes, item by item
How it works
Slow roasting is the whole point: the meat cooks gently until it is tender while the skin crisps into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. Wakes in Crampmoor are typically in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, though in December it’s dark by about 4:00pm.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We pack up quietly.
Before we arrive
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Name a contact for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
How to get a price
Every wake is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your wake: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
What we serve, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed goes into rolls or onto plates.
For event organisers in Crampmoor
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
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Why choose a hog roast in Crampmoor?
Rather than relatives cooking, we take the cooking off the family’s hands. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why book our hog roast in Crampmoor
- Serving and clearing done for you
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Carved to order by a chef
- A clear quote with everything listed
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away