Hampshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Durley
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Funeral wake catering in Durley.
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Memorial events
- Remembrance days
A hog roast near Durley
About our funeral wake catering in Durley
Wakes are frequently arranged at short notice. Get in touch as soon as the date is set, and we will give you a quick answer. On the menu are roast pork in rolls or on plates, halloumi skewers and apple sauce, and typical bookings are for gatherings after a cremation and gatherings at clubs and pubs.
Near Durley, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish before booking.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Durley?
The family can spend time with guests.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Durley:
- Ashes ceremonies
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Church and village hall wakes
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Hedge End station, about 1.6 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Staffing on the day
- VAT, if it applies
FAQs for Durley
What’s the nearest station to Durley?
Hedge End station, about 1.6 miles south-west of the centre.
We are gathering after a service at Church of the Holy Cross: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is usually elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Do you cater in village halls?
Wherever the family gathers, with an outdoor spot for cooking.
What do you need from us on the day?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
What comes with the hog roast?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
What happens after service?
We pack everything away after service, so you’re not left with the mess.
What about coeliacs?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Can you roast in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
The menu, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who do not eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and children typically like it too.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Working with your venue
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Other occasions in Durley
How the day works
We get there well ahead of service, since slow roasting can’t be rushed. Your guests will smell it long before they see it. Most wakes in Durley are held in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, though in December it’s dark by about 4:00pm.
- Get in touch when the date is set.
- We confirm the space.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We tidy up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Get a quote
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
Related guides
Durley: halls, homes and travel
Durley is about 3 miles north-east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. We cover Durley and its neighbours for wakes. Durley is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Durley to Southampton (6 miles away).
After a service at Church of the Holy Cross, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Anywhere in SO32, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your wake is on Kytes Lane, The Sawmills and White Gates or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Boorley Green (1 mile south-west), Durley Street (1 mile north-east), Wintershill (1 mile north), Horton Heath (2 miles west) and Curdridge (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (8 miles north), Gosport (11 miles south-east), Havant (13 miles south-east), Eastleigh (4 miles north-west), Fareham (7 miles south-east) and Horndean (11 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Bishop's Waltham Museum (2.2 miles east) and Moorgreen Hospital (2.8 miles south-west). The countryside around Durley includes Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.
- Local schools include Wyvern Technology College (1.9 miles north-west)
Planning the cooking spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- Space away from the building and any trees
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the roaster
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what affects the price:
- How many people are eating
- Whether you want china
- Time on site
- Travel to Durley
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
What to tell us
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Roughly how many people
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- What the outdoor space is like
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
A hog roast or other catering?
Some families mix a hog roast with cakes brought by friends. Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head usually falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why us?
- Carved to order by a chef
- All the equipment comes with us
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Serving and clearing done for you
See how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Planning for dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
One contact for the day helps, so the immediate family is not disturbed.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away