Hampshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Dibden Purlieu
Planning a hog roast for the wake in Dibden Purlieu? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Wakes at a local club
- Hall gatherings after a service
Planning an event in Dibden Purlieu?
About our funeral wake catering in Dibden Purlieu
A wake in Dibden Purlieu is a chance to gather, talk and share a warm meal. Roast pork in a roll or on a plate is comforting and familiar, and it takes the cooking off the family. We serve apple sauce, halloumi skewers and salads, and typical bookings are for gatherings at clubs and pubs and ashes ceremonies.
In Dibden Purlieu, the hall or the family home is a natural choice. Let us know where the roaster could go. The hog is roasted on site at your wake, low and slow, for hours, and carved only when you are ready to eat.
Occasions we serve in Dibden Purlieu
If the service runs late, the food waits.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Dibden Purlieu, such as:
- Memorial gatherings
- Church and village hall wakes
- Anniversary memorials
- Home wakes
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Southampton Town Quay station, about 2.8 miles north.
What your quote should include
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Whether VAT is included
- What the price includes, item by item
- Staffing on the day
Places near Dibden Purlieu
What else we do in Dibden Purlieu
A closer look at the menu
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a venue’s set menu, a hog roast at home or a hall can be simpler and better value. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Why book our hog roast in Dibden Purlieu
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Sides to make it a full meal
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
See our pricing and the cost guide.
The process
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 Dibden Purlieu by about 4:00pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Gather dietary requirements early
How to get a price
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
We set up quietly and start the roast early, well away from the entrance.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
After a funeral in Dibden Purlieu
Dibden Purlieu is about 4 miles south of Southampton, in Hampshire. We set up the roaster at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Dibden Purlieu. We cover 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
For a service at a church like St. Andrew's Church and Centre, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. The New Forest National Park is within about 4 miles of Dibden Purlieu; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural. The coast is within about 4 miles of Dibden Purlieu, and coastal halls can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered cooking spot.
We bring hog roasts to wakes all over SO45. Whether your wake is on Haynes Way, Beaulieu Road and Noads Way or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Hythe (1 mile north-east), Dibden (1 mile north-west), The Hummicks (3 miles south), Beaulieu (3 miles south-west) and Marchwood (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (15 miles north), Gosport (12 miles east), Eastleigh (8 miles north), Fareham (9 miles east), Totton (6 miles north-west) and Chandler's Ford (9 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (2.8 miles south-west) and Netley Castle (2.8 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Mercury Marshes.
- Nearby schools include Noadswood School (within half a mile north-west) and Testwood School (0.9 miles north-west)
Dibden Purlieu questions
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes, of course. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
What’s the nearest station to Dibden Purlieu?
The closest is Southampton Town Quay station, roughly 2.8 miles away.
How much will it be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Send us the details and we will quote.
Can you cater in Dibden Purlieu?
We do. Send us the address and we will confirm availability.
Can you work around our timings?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
What if people arrive late?
We wait: we hold the food until people arrive.
How much room do you need?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. A photo helps.
Is there an alternative to pork?
Chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We don’t offer halal meat.
Planners, venues and businesses
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
If you’re booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We will fit in with site rules.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How many people are eating
- Menu choices and extras
- The journey to the venue
- Time on site
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Details that help
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Anything the venue has asked for
- An estimate of numbers
- Your date and serving time
Send us the date, the address or SO45 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
Planning the cooking spot
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Dibden Purlieu
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away