Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Crockerhill, Hampshire
Funeral wake catering in Crockerhill: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Gatherings at the family home
Slow-roasted pork in Crockerhill
How our funeral wake catering works in Crockerhill
We roast quietly on site while the service takes place, so food is ready when people arrive. Our staff serve calmly and clear away discreetly. We serve roast pork in rolls or on plates, new potatoes and halloumi skewers, and we’re regularly asked to cater gatherings at the family home and remembrance days.
In a small place like Crockerhill, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
Wakes in Crockerhill: venues and practical details
Crockerhill is about 2 miles north of Fareham, in Hampshire. Our roaster is a regular sight at wakes around Crockerhill, from gardens to fields. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 10 miles away.
For a service at a church like Church of St Nicholas, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. Crockerhill is within about 6 miles of the sea.
For wakes in PO17, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. If your venue is just outside Crockerhill, we also cover Welborne (1 mile west), Wickham Common (1 mile north-east), North Fareham (1 mile south), Hundred Acres (2 miles north-east) and North Boarhunt (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (14 miles north-west), Gosport (6 miles south), Havant (9 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles north-west), Horndean (8 miles east) and Totton (14 miles west).
A little further out are Knowle Hospital (1 mile west) and Carron Row Farm Museum (2.8 miles south-west). Open spaces near Crockerhill include St Clair's Meadow and Portsdown Hill.
Allergies and dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
- Stuffing typically contains gluten
We set up quietly and start the roast early, out of the way of arriving guests.
Ask about china.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea, which is fine with us. 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?
- An itemised quote
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Planned to your running order
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
What affects the price in Crockerhill
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Plates or china
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How many people are eating
- Travel to Crockerhill
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What we need to know
To check availability and the cooking area, we’ll need:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Any venue rules
- The date and time of the event
- Allergies we should know about
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
Nearby places to Crockerhill
More for events in Crockerhill
Why choose funeral wake catering in Crockerhill?
Nobody in the family has to cook or serve.
In Crockerhill and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Wakes at home
- Wakes at a local club
- Remembrance gatherings
- Life celebrations
If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is Fareham station, about 2.1 miles south.
Questions to ask before booking
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Any travel or access charges
- If the price includes VAT
- How many staff will carve and serve
Crockerhill questions
Do you come out to small places like Crockerhill?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Nicholas?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Do you need power or water?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
How much will it be?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
Is there an alternative to pork?
Chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We do not offer halal meat.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
What if it rains?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Is it a sit-down meal?
We serve on plates, with china as an option.
Space, access and the venue
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- A friend or relative we can call
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we will confirm what we can provide.
The process
Here’s how the day typically runs: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the roast cooks gently through the day, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. Late-December sunset in Crockerhill is about 4:00pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- The roast cooks while you’re at the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We pack up quietly.
Before we arrive
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Ask for a quote
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Crockerhill, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
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What comes off the roaster
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, 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.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards