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Funeral Wake Catering for Curdridge
Funeral wake catering in Curdridge: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Celebrations of life
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Memorial events
A hog roast near Curdridge
Funeral wake catering in Curdridge, carved to order
A wake might be at home, a village or church hall, a club or a pub. We need an outdoor spot to cook, and the food can be served inside. Whether it is life celebrations and memorial gatherings, we can cook apple sauce, rotisserie chicken and new potatoes and more.
In rural Curdridge, home or the hall is usual. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
What a hog roast costs
The biggest factors are:
- Crockery choices
- How long the roast and service take
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- How many people are eating
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What we need to know
Here’s what we will ask:
- Your menu choices
- Any venue rules
- What the outdoor space is like
- Allergies we should know about
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Curdridge
Is Curdridge close to London?
Roughly 64 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station is closest to Curdridge?
The closest is Botley station, roughly 0.9 miles away.
Do you bring plates?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
Can we just hire the roaster?
DIY machine hire is available. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Can you cater at home?
Wherever the family gathers, if the roaster can cook outside.
Do you clear up?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
Will there be enough to go round?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
Is mains power needed?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Curdridge?
Hearty food that most people like, which is what people want after a service.
Here’s what people in Curdridge most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Celebrations of life
- Wakes in village halls
- Wakes at home
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Peter, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Before you book anyone
- Staffing on the day
- How dietary needs are handled
- VAT, if it applies
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
After a funeral in Curdridge
Curdridge is about 3 miles east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. Curdridge and the surrounding area are covered for wakes. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. We cater events right across the region, from Curdridge to Southampton (about 7 miles away).
Relatives arriving by train should know that Botley station, about 0.9 miles south-west, is the nearest station. The coast is within about 6 miles of Curdridge, and coastal halls can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered cooking spot.
Wakes anywhere in SO32 and SO30 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. From Chapel Lane, Lockhams Road and Botley Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Other places close to Curdridge we cover include Curbridge (1 mile south), Botley (2 miles west), Durley (2 miles north-west), Boorley Green (2 miles west) and Waltham Chase (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (10 miles north), Gosport (9 miles south-east), Havant (12 miles east), Eastleigh (6 miles north-west), Fareham (5 miles south) and Horndean (10 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Bishop's Waltham Museum (2.4 miles north-east) and Knowle Hospital (3.3 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.
- Pubs nearby include Cricketers Inn (0.5 miles north-east)
Step by step
Expect a calm, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. In winter, it’s dark in Curdridge by about 4:00pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:20pm.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Ask for a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or SO32 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
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Working with your venue
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
What we serve, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, turned until the skin is golden.
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- Space inside for guests
- A short route for the equipment
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
We set up quietly and start the roast early, well away from the entrance.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to sandwiches, hot food feels more caring. Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups normally cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why us?
- Timed around your day
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Read how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
- 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