Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Forton, Hampshire
Planning a hog roast for the wake in Forton? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Anniversary memorials
- Home wakes
Funeral wake catering in Forton
Funeral wake catering near Forton
Wakes are often arranged at short notice. Contact us as soon as you have a date, and we will give you a quick answer. For ashes ceremonies and church and village hall wakes, we can cook halloumi skewers, salads and apple sauce.
For a wake in a place like Forton, the village hall is often the heart of it, and its grounds suit the roaster. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
A closer look at the menu
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it’s needed, so it stays hot and juicy right to the last roll.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Planners, venues and businesses
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Planning the cooking spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- One contact on the day
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Forton
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
Occasions we serve in Forton
It’s simple, warm, familiar food, just right after a funeral.
In Forton and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Home wakes
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Memorial gatherings
Families holding a service at St John the Evangelist frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Questions to ask before booking
- The full menu and the sides
- Who carves and who serves
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- What the price includes, item by item
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Distance from us
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Plates or china
- How easy it is to reach the spot
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What we need to know
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Roughly how many people
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The address or postcode
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
Arranging a wake in Forton
Forton is about 1 mile south-east of Gosport, in Hampshire. From village halls to gardens and fields, wakes around Forton suit a hog roast. We bring hog roasts to 683 places across Hampshire. We cater events right across the region, from Forton to Southampton (about 14 miles away).
If relatives are coming by rail, Portsmouth Harbour station is about 1.5 miles away. If there is not room at home, a hall or club near Forton may suit. The coast is within about 3 miles of Forton, and coastal halls can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered cooking spot.
Wakes anywhere in PO12 and PO13 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. We can cater a wake on streets such as Lee Road, Ford Road and Lees Lane, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Gosport (1 mile north-west), Priddy's Hard (1 mile north-east), Elson (1 mile north), Bridgemary (2 miles north-west) and Rowner (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Havant (8 miles north-east), Eastleigh (15 miles north-west), Fareham (4 miles north-west), Horndean (9 miles north-east), Hedge End (11 miles north-west) and Waterlooville (7 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Portchester Castle (2.8 miles north-east) and Search (0.8 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find West of the River Alver and Portsdown Hill.
- Schools near Forton include St Vincent College (within half a mile east) and Brune Park Community School (0.9 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Trafalgar pub (under half a mile south-east)
- Other local spots include Southsea (2.5 miles south-east)
How the day works
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your wake in Forton. Autumn and winter afternoons in Forton get dark early: about 7:10pm in late September and 4:00pm in December, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- The roast cooks while you are at the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We pack up quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Name a contact for the day
How to get a price
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
Related guides
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a venue’s set menu, a hog roast at a hall is often simpler. For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why book with us
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Serving and clearing done for you
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Some ideas:
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
Food is served as everyone gathers, calmly and without fuss.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
Also near Forton
What else we do in Forton
FAQs for Forton
We’re gathering after a service at St John the Evangelist: 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 typically elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Is Forton close to London?
Roughly 66 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can we just hire the roaster?
DIY machine hire is available. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
What if the service runs late?
Name someone we can call and we’ll serve when everyone is there.
Do you bring plates?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
How much room do you need?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A picture helps.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Will there be enough to go round?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away