Hampshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering for East Wellow
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the wake turns the food into a centrepiece of your wake in East Wellow.
- Family meals after a funeral
- Celebrations of life
- Memorial events
Planning an event in East Wellow?
How our funeral wake catering works in East Wellow
We know families have a lot to arrange: a short conversation, a clear quote and a calm service on the day. We serve roast pork in rolls or on plates, new potatoes and rotisserie chicken, and we’re often booked for ashes ceremonies and gatherings at clubs and pubs.
In rural East Wellow, home or the hall is usual, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Common questions in East Wellow
Do you come out to small places like East Wellow?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Which station is closest to East Wellow?
The closest is Romsey station, roughly 3.6 miles away.
What if the service runs late?
Give us a contact for the day and we’ll serve when everyone is there.
Can you serve on plates?
We serve on plates, with china as an option.
Who serves?
No need for your own staff: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Do you come to East Wellow?
Yes, East Wellow is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will confirm availability.
What’s included?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
What do you need from us on the day?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Looking after everyone
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
Our staff are discreet and respectful.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
Arranging a wake in East Wellow
East Wellow is about 4 miles south-west of Romsey, in Hampshire. We cover wakes in East Wellow. We cater all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 8 miles away.
Families holding a service at Church of St Margaret frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready. A club or hall near East Wellow gives space for everyone and outdoor room for the roaster. East Wellow is within about 7 miles of the New Forest National Park, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO51. From Fielders Way, Crosfield Close and The Drive or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. If your venue is just outside East Wellow, we also cover Blackhill (1 mile south-west), West Wellow (1 mile north-west), Canada (1 mile west), Wigley (2 miles south-east) and Ower (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (13 miles north-east), Eastleigh (10 miles east), Totton (4 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (8 miles east), Hedge End (12 miles east) and Lymington (15 miles south).
A little further out are Romsey Extra (2.9 miles east) and Tatchbury Mount Hospital (3 miles south-east). Open spaces near East Wellow include Copythorne Common.
- Schools near East Wellow include Embley (1.6 miles north-east)
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what affects the price:
- The number of people
- The journey to the venue
- Time on site
- Menu choices and extras
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Where the event is
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Allergies we should know about
- An estimate of numbers
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or SO51 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
A hog roast or other catering?
Some families mix a hog roast with cakes brought by friends. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Why book our hog roast in East Wellow
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Served at the time you choose
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Events we cater in East Wellow
Alternatives are available.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near East Wellow:
- Ashes ceremonies
- Family meals after a funeral
- Anniversary memorials
- Hall gatherings after a service
Relatives arriving by train should know that Romsey station, about 3.6 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- What crockery is supplied
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
About the food
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, cutting through the richness of the pork.
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken goes into rolls or onto plates alongside the pork.
How it works
Slow roasting is the whole point: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin crisps into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. In late September, sunset in East Wellow is about 7:10pm; in December, about 4:00pm, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- The roast cooks while you’re at the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
How to prepare
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Get a quote
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your wake: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Planners, venues and businesses
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
If you are a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
Space, access and the venue
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- Clearance from walls and branches
- A short route for the equipment
- A level outdoor area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
From the roaster
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
Also near East Wellow
What else we do in East Wellow
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- 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