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Hog Roast for a Wake in Dean, Hampshire
Planning a hog roast for the wake in Dean? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Wakes in village halls
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
A hog roast near Dean
Funeral wake catering in Dean, slow-roasted on site
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 we serve indoors where the venue allows. For celebrations of life and remembrance days, we can cook salads, halloumi skewers and rotisserie chicken for your guests.
Near Dean, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours, and carved only when you are ready to eat.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Some ideas:
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
We set up quietly and start the roast early, out of the way of arriving guests.
Let us know if there’s something the person especially liked.
Towns and villages near Dean
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A hog roast compared with other options
Next to booking a function room menu, a hog roast at home or a hall can be simpler and better value. The main driver is numbers: bigger groups typically cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
What you get with us
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Our staff serve and clear
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
Wakes in Dean: venues and practical details
Dean is about 6 miles north-east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. We take a hog roast for the wake to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Dean. Dean is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Dean to Southampton (about 9 miles away).
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Botley station, roughly 4.6 miles south-west of the centre.
Wakes anywhere in SO32 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. Local streets include Dean Lane, Little Ashton Lane and Limekiln Lane; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Other places close to Dean we cover include The Hangers (1 mile east), Upper Swanmore (2 miles south-east), Swanmore (2 miles south), Hill Grove (2 miles south-east) and Droxford (3 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (8 miles north-west), Gosport (12 miles south), Havant (12 miles south-east), Eastleigh (6 miles west), Fareham (8 miles south) and Horndean (9 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Bishop's Waltham Museum (1.4 miles south-west). Open spaces near Dean include Bishops Waltham Branch LNR and Beacon Hill.
- Schools near Dean include Swanmore College of Technology (2.1 miles south)
Space, access and the venue
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- One contact on the day
- A safe distance from the hall
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Dean
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
For event organisers in Dean
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Who books funeral wake catering in Dean?
It feeds everyone at once, so people can sit and talk.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Typical bookings include:
- Wakes in village halls
- Home wakes
- Family meals after a funeral
- Anniversary memorials
After a service at Church of St Peter, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether plates or china are included
Common questions in Dean
What’s the nearest station to Dean?
Botley station, about 4.6 miles south-west of the centre.
Is Dean too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Is there an alternative to pork?
There are chicken, vegetarian and vegan alternatives. Halal is not available.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Do you need power or water?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Where does the hog roast go?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. A picture helps.
What’s included?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
What happens in bad weather?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Plates or china
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Travel to Dean
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
What we need to know
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- Roughly how many people
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the event is
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
What happens on the day
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. In late September, sunset in Dean is about 7:10pm; in December, about 4:00pm, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- Get in touch when the date is set.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We cook on site.
- We serve quietly.
- We tidy up and go.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about tight access
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Getting a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who don’t eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and children normally like it too.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal, especially at a sit-down event.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards