Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Emery Down, Hampshire
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Emery Down and across Hampshire.
- Ashes ceremonies
- Memorial gatherings
- Celebrations of life
Funeral wake catering in Emery Down
Occasions we serve in Emery Down
Alternatives are available.
We’re regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Emery Down, such as:
- Ashes ceremonies
- Life celebrations
- Home wakes
- Wakes in village halls
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Ashurst New Forest station, about 2.9 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- The space, cover and access they need
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether travel is included
About our funeral wake catering in Emery Down
A wake might be at home, a village or church hall, a club or a pub. Wherever it is, the roaster cooks outdoors under cover, and the food can be served inside. We serve roast pork in rolls or on plates, new potatoes and apple sauce, and we’re regularly asked to cater remembrance days and home wakes.
In a small place like Emery Down, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. The hog is roasted on site at your wake, low and slow, for hours.
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea. Distance is part of 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 Emery Down
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Carved to order by a chef
- All the equipment comes with us
- Served at the time you choose
See our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Nearby places to Emery Down
More for events in Emery Down
Diets, allergies and alternatives
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
One contact for the day helps, so the family can focus on guests.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Planning the cooking spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
How the day works
The roaster cooks outdoors, under a gazebo on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We agree exactly where before the day. Most wakes in Emery Down are held in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, but by late December it’s dark at about 4:00pm.
- Share the date, place and rough numbers.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Emery Down: halls, homes and travel
Emery Down is about 5 miles south-west of Totton, in Hampshire. Emery Down is well within our area for wakes and the places nearby. We bring hog roasts to all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. Our bookings stretch from Emery Down to Southampton (9 miles away).
If the funeral is at a church such as Christ Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. Emery Down is within about a mile of the New Forest National Park, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We cater wakes across SO43 and the streets around it. From Garden Close, Northerwood Avenue and Silver Street or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Lyndhurst (1 mile east), Balmerlawn (3 miles south), Ashurst (4 miles north-east), Brockenhurst (4 miles south) and Colbury (4 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Eastleigh (12 miles north-east), Totton (5 miles north-east), Chandler's Ford (12 miles north-east), Hedge End (13 miles east), Lymington (8 miles south) and Romsey (10 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Ashurst Hospital (3.1 miles north-east) and National Dairy Museum (3.9 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Copythorne Common.
- Local pubs include The Swan Inn (under half a mile south)
What we serve, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, a hot, filling option of their own.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors are:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Plates or china
- The number of people
- Time on site
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Where the event is
- An estimate of numbers
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Emery Down
Do you cater at venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do you come out to small places like Emery Down?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Will there be enough to go round?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will confirm everything in writing.
Can you work around our timings?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will fit around changes.
When do you start roasting?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. You will know our arrival time in advance.
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.
Who serves?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
We can add alternatives.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away