Hampshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Denvilles
Looking for a hog roast for the wake in Denvilles? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Pub and club wakes
- Anniversary memorials
- Family meals after a funeral
Book a hog roast in Denvilles
Funeral wake catering in Denvilles, slow-roasted on site
Some families choose a hog roast because it was a favourite. Let us know if there’s anything special and we’ll do our best. Typical bookings include remembrance gatherings and family meals after a funeral, serving rotisserie chicken, roast pork in rolls or on plates and halloumi skewers.
In Denvilles, the hall or the family home is a natural choice. Let us know where the roaster could go. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Denvilles questions
Can you roast near the sea around Denvilles?
Yes, of course. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
How far is Denvilles from London?
About 58 miles from central London, and well within our area.
How much room do you need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Is mains power needed?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
How do we prepare?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. We’ll explain the details with your quote.
Is there an alternative to pork?
There are chicken, vegetarian and vegan alternatives. We don’t offer halal meat.
Arranging a wake in Denvilles
Denvilles is about 1 mile south-east of Havant, in Hampshire. We bring a hog roast for the wake to wakes anywhere in Denvilles, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook. Denvilles is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 19 miles away.
If relatives are coming by rail, Warblington station serves Denvilles directly. Denvilles is within about 6 miles of the sea, and coastal halls can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered cooking spot.
For wakes in PO9 and PO10, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. Streets in the area include New Lane, Pook Lane and Elder Road, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Warblington (1 mile south), Havant (1 mile north-west), Emsworth (1 mile east), Langstone (1 mile south-west) and Leigh Park (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (9 miles south-west), Fareham (10 miles west), Horndean (4 miles north-west), Hedge End (15 miles west), Waterlooville (4 miles north-west) and Petersfield (10 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Warblington Castle (0.7 miles south) and Havant War Memorial Hospital (1 mile west). Within reach you’ll find Brook Meadow (Emsworth).
- Nearby schools include Fairfield Infant School (0.6 miles west)
- Local pubs include Six Bells pub (0.7 miles west)
Towns and villages near Denvilles
Also in Denvilles
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Some ideas:
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Stuffing typically contains gluten
We set up quietly and start the roast early, well away from the entrance.
Add chicken as an alternative.
A hog roast or other catering?
If the hall or pub provides food, ask whether outside caterers are allowed. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why us?
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Timed around your day
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
Planning the wake in Denvilles
If the service runs late, the food waits.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Typical bookings include:
- Gatherings at the family home
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Wakes in village halls
After a service at St Thomas à Becket Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What your quote should include
- If the price includes VAT
- Staffing on the day
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
Planning the cooking spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- A safe distance from the hall
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- Space inside for guests
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
From the roaster
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
How we price a hog roast for the wake
We do not use a fixed price list, because every wake is different. What matters most:
- The number of people
- Crockery choices
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to include:
- A photo of the cooking area
- The date and time of the event
- Roughly how many people
- Dietary requirements
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
What happens on the day
A typical booking goes like this: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and our chef carves it when you are ready. Summer evenings in Denvilles stay light until about 9:20pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- We serve quietly.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken goes into rolls or onto plates.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards