Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Fair Oak, Hampshire
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Fair Oak and the surrounding area.
- Wakes in village halls
- Gatherings at the family home
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
Slow-roasted pork in Fair Oak
Funeral wake catering in Fair Oak, slow-roasted on site
We keep things simple for families: one call, one quote and quiet, reliable service. Popular choices include halloumi skewers, new potatoes and salads, and typical bookings are for wakes in village halls and memorial gatherings.
Around Fair Oak, wakes are frequently at the village hall, a pub or home. Let us know where the roaster could go. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish.
Occasions we serve in Fair Oak
Quiet, respectful service.
Whatever the occasion in Fair Oak, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings often include:
- Wakes at a local club
- One-year memorials
- Ashes ceremonies
- Celebrations of life
If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is Hedge End station, about 2.2 miles south.
What to look for in a quote
- If the price includes VAT
- Any travel or access charges
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Allergen information for every dish
What a hog roast costs
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Whether you want china
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Distance from us
- The number of people
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Dietary requirements
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Your menu choices
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Every wake is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your wake: fill in our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea, which is fine with us. 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. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Why book with us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- An itemised quote
- Carved to order by a chef
See our prices page or the cost guide.
What comes off the roaster
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved thick or thin, as people like it, and served hot.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, turned until the skin is golden.
Allergies and dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Stuffing usually contains gluten
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
We dress smartly and keep a low profile.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
Wakes in Fair Oak: venues and practical details
Fair Oak is about 2 miles east of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. We bring a hog roast for the wake to wakes anywhere in Fair Oak, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire.
After a service at Saint Thomas, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO50, so your wake can be anywhere in it. That could mean a wake in a garden on Dean Road, Witt Road and Sandy Lane, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Horton Heath (1 mile south), Wintershill (2 miles east), Durley (2 miles south-east), Lower Upham (2 miles east) and Durley Street (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (7 miles north), Gosport (13 miles south-east), Havant (15 miles south-east), Fareham (9 miles south-east), Horndean (13 miles east) and Totton (10 miles west).
A little further out are Moorgreen Hospital (2.7 miles south-west) and Eastleigh Museum (2.5 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.
- Schools near Fair Oak include Wyvern Technology College (under half a mile south) and Wyvern Technology College (less than half a mile south)
- Pubs nearby include The Old George Public House (under half a mile north)
The process
When we arrive, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, timed so it is ready when you want to eat. For a summer wake in Fair Oak, there is light until about 9:25pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Let us know about tight access
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Get a quote
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
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What else we do in Fair Oak
What the cooking area needs
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- Clearance from walls and branches
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- A contact for the day who is not immediate family
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Questions from Fair Oak
We’re gathering after a service at Saint Thomas: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is usually elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
What’s the nearest station to Fair Oak?
The closest is Hedge End station, roughly 2.2 miles away.
Do you come to Fair Oak?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Fair Oak and Hampshire. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
Do you need anything from the family?
Only the place, numbers and a contact. We will handle the rest.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
What happens in bad weather?
Rain does not stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
How do we prepare?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We will bring the rest.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away