Portsmouth · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Drayton, Portsmouth
We bring a hog roast for the wake across Drayton and Portsmouth, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Wakes in village halls
- Celebrations of life
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
Funeral wake catering in Drayton
How our funeral wake catering works in Drayton
We cater wakes in Drayton and the surrounding area, at homes, halls and venues. We’re frequently asked to cater remembrance days and hall gatherings after a service, with halloumi skewers, roast pork in rolls or on plates and apple sauce.
For a wake in a place like Drayton, the village hall is often the heart of it. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
- Area
- Drayton (PO6)
- County
- Portsmouth
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Occasions we serve in Drayton
We serve calmly and clear away discreetly.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Here are some of the most popular:
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Home wakes
- Memorial events
Relatives arriving by train should know that Cosham station is about 1 mile away.
What your quote should include
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- The full menu and the sides
- Any travel or access charges
- A clear list of what’s included
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to sandwiches, a hog roast is a warm meal. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- All the equipment comes with us
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
What affects the price in Drayton
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Plates or china
- Time on site
- The journey to the venue
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Details that help
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Dietary requirements
- An estimate of numbers
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
What comes off the roaster
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce make the roll.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables, in a roll or on a plate.
Arranging a wake in Drayton
Drayton is about 2 miles south of Purbrook, in Portsmouth. We are happy to travel to Drayton for wakes and the places nearby. Drayton is one of 19 places in Portsmouth where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Drayton to Southampton (about 16 miles away).
Families holding a service at Drayton Methodist Church often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready. Drayton is within about 5 miles of the sea.
We cover wakes in every part of the PO6 postcode area and the streets around it. From Galt Road, Hirst Road and Court Lane or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. If your venue is just outside Drayton, we also cover Farlington (1 mile east), Widley (1 mile north), Cosham (1 mile west), Wymering (1 mile west) and Hilsea (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Portsmouth (3 miles south-west), Southsea (4 miles south), Milton (4 miles south), Landport (3 miles south-west), Baffins (3 miles south) and Rudmore (3 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Portchester Castle (3.1 miles west) and World War I Remembrance Centre (1 mile south). Open spaces near Drayton include Portsdown Hill and Southmoor Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Drayton include Solent Junior School (under half a mile north-east)
- Local pubs include New Inn (within half a mile north-west)
Drayton: your questions answered
Is Drayton close to London?
About 61 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
We’re gathering after a service at Drayton Methodist Church: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Is there a non-pork option?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We do not offer halal meat.
What do we need to organise?
Not much: an outdoor cooking spot and someone to meet us.
Is it a sit-down meal?
We serve on plates, with china as an option.
How long does the roast need?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. You will know our arrival time in advance.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Is there an alternative to pork?
We can add alternatives.
Also in Drayton
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- One contact on the day
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Drayton
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
Allergies and dietary needs
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
One contact for the day helps, so the family can focus on guests.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
The process
A typical booking goes like this: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. In winter, it’s dark in Drayton by about 4:00pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
Preparing for the day
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Let us know about tight access
- Give us a contact number for the day
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
Planning help
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards