Hampshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Fareham Common
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast for the wake in Fareham Common.
- Ashes ceremonies
- Memorial gatherings
- One-year memorials
Funeral wake catering in Fareham Common
Events we cater in Fareham Common
Quiet, respectful service.
We are regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Fareham Common, such as:
- Remembrance gatherings
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Family meals after a funeral
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Fareham station, about 0.8 miles west.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for every dish
- How many staff will carve and serve
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- What crockery is supplied
Funeral wake catering in Fareham Common, carved to order
For a celebration of life, a hog roast can reflect the person being remembered. Tell us what matters to you and we’ll do our best. For one-year memorials and life celebrations, we can cook roast pork in rolls or on plates, new potatoes and salads.
For a wake in a place like Fareham Common, the village hall is frequently the heart of it, and its grounds suit the roaster. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
A hog roast or other catering?
Some families mix a hog roast with cakes brought by friends, which is fine with us. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Why book our hog roast in Fareham Common
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Carved to order by a chef
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- An itemised quote
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we will bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and it is carved fresh as people come up.
Nearby places to Fareham Common
What else we do in Fareham Common
Wake catering near Fareham Common
Fareham Common is about 1 mile east of Fareham, in Hampshire. We cover wakes in Fareham Common, along with the towns and villages around it. Fareham Common is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 11 miles away.
After a service at Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. Relatives driving in can use the A32 to reach Fareham Common. The coast is within about 6 miles of Fareham Common, and coastal halls can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered cooking spot.
Wakes anywhere in PO16 and PO14 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. We can cater a wake on streets such as Bath Lane, Osborn Road and High Street or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Fareham Common is on the A32, which makes the journey straightforward. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Wallington (1 mile north-east), Fareham (1 mile west), North Fareham (1 mile north), Boarhunt (2 miles north-east) and Crockerhill (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Gosport (3 miles south), Havant (8 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles north-west), Horndean (8 miles north-east), Totton (15 miles west) and Chandler's Ford (13 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Portchester Castle (2.8 miles east) and Carron Row Farm Museum (2.6 miles west). Within reach you will find West of the River Alver and Portsdown Hill.
- Nearby schools include Harrison Primary School (within half a mile north-west) and Cams Hill School (0.7 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Red Lion Hotel (less than half a mile south)
Working with your venue
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Step by step
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can get on with your wake in Fareham Common. In late September, sunset in Fareham Common is about 7:10pm; in December, about 4:00pm, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while you are at the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
How to prepare
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Let us know about tight access
Getting a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Fareham Common: your questions answered
Is Fareham Common close to London?
Roughly 65 miles from the centre of London.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes, of course. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
We do our best at short notice. Tell us the details and we will reply promptly.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
What if things run late?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Is crockery included?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
What do people get?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Looking after everyone
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Ask about china.
What a hog roast costs
Here’s what affects the price:
- Distance from us
- Time on site
- Site access
- Which meats and sides you choose
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
What to tell us
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Dietary requirements
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Rough numbers
- Which meats and sides you’d like
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- Space away from the building and any trees
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away