Hampshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Criddlestyle
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast for the wake in Criddlestyle.
- Remembrance days
- Memorial gatherings
- Church and village hall wakes
Funeral wake catering for Criddlestyle
About the food
Stuffing and apple sauce
No hog roast roll is complete without sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce, balancing the rich, salty pork.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we’ll bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Funeral wake catering in Criddlestyle, carved to order
Some families choose a hog roast because it was a favourite. Tell us what matters to you and we’ll do our best. For life celebrations and home wakes, we can cook halloumi skewers, salads and new potatoes.
In rural Criddlestyle, home or the hall is usual. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
How it works
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and our chef carves it when you’re ready. In late September, sunset in Criddlestyle is about 7:10pm; in December, about 4:05pm, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while you are at the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We pack up quietly.
How to prepare
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
How to get a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Other occasions in Criddlestyle
After a funeral in Criddlestyle
Criddlestyle is in Hampshire. Our roaster is a regular sight at wakes around Criddlestyle, from gardens to fields. Criddlestyle is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 16 miles away.
The New Forest National Park is within about 8 miles of Criddlestyle; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
For wakes in SP6, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. Other places close to Criddlestyle we cover include Sandy Balls (1 mile north-east), Stuckton (1 mile south), Horseport (1 mile west), Blissford (1 mile south-east) and Godshill (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Totton (12 miles east), Lymington (15 miles south-east), Romsey (13 miles east), New Milton (13 miles south), Ringwood (6 miles south) and Barton on Sea (14 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Godshill Castle Hill (1.2 miles north) and Fordingbridge Doll Museum (0.8 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Blashford Lakes and Linbrook Lake.
- Nearby schools include Fordingbridge Infant School (1.1 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The George Inn (0.9 miles west)
What affects the price in Criddlestyle
Each price is built from:
- The journey to the venue
- How many people are eating
- Whether you want china
- Menu choices and extras
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Details that help
To check availability and the cooking area, we’ll need:
- The address or postcode
- Roughly how many people
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A photo of the cooking area
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Rather than relatives cooking, we take the cooking off the family’s hands. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why us?
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Carved to order by a chef
- All the equipment comes with us
- A clear quote with everything listed
See how we price and the cost guide.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
We dress smartly and keep a low profile throughout.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Common questions in Criddlestyle
Do you come out to small places like Criddlestyle?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you cater after a service at St Giles?
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. Tell us where you’ll gather.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your wake for a quote.
What happens in bad weather?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
How big a hog will we need?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
There are chicken, vegetarian and vegan alternatives. Halal is not available.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we will talk you through it.
Where can you serve a wake?
Wherever the family gathers, if the roaster can cook outside.
Planners, venues and businesses
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we will tell you what we can send.
What the cooking area needs
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- A level outdoor area
- A hall or room for eating
- One contact on the day
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the roaster
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Events we cater in Criddlestyle
There are options for those who do not eat pork.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Criddlestyle, such as:
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Wakes at a local club
- One-year memorials
- Gatherings at the family home
After a service at St Giles, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What to look for in a quote
- Allergen information for every dish
- If the price includes VAT
- Staffing on the day
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards