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Funeral Wake Catering for Fratton
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast for the wake in Fratton.
- Anniversary memorials
- Life celebrations
- Church and village hall wakes
A hog roast near Fratton
Funeral wake catering near Fratton
Wakes are frequently arranged at short notice. Get in touch as soon as the date is set, and we will tell you straight away whether we can help. We’re frequently asked to cater church and village hall wakes and gatherings after a cremation, serving salads, halloumi skewers and apple sauce.
In Fratton, the hall or the family home is a natural choice. Tell us about outdoor space for the roaster. You’ll know what’s included before you book: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
- Where
- Fratton (PO1, PO4, PO3)
- County
- Portsmouth
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Wake catering near Fratton
Fratton is about 1 mile south-east of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. From village halls to gardens and fields, wakes around Fratton suit a hog roast. Fratton is one of 19 places in Portsmouth where we cater. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 16 miles away.
A club or hall near Fratton gives space for everyone and outdoor room for the roaster. If the funeral is at a church such as St Mary's Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. Fratton is within about 2 miles of the sea, and coastal halls can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered cooking spot.
We cater wakes across the PO1, PO4 and PO3 postcode area and the streets around it. From Renny Road, Clive Road and Union Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Main roads around Fratton include the A288, which makes travel to your wake easy. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Kingston (1 mile north-east), Portsmouth (1 mile north-west), Landport (1 mile west), Baffins (1 mile north-east) and Copnor (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cater in Wymering (3 miles north), Paulsgrove (3 miles north), Cosham (3 miles north), Drayton (3 miles north) and Farlington (4 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find The Bridge Shopping Centre (less than half a mile south-west) and St Mary's Hospital (within half a mile east). Within reach you’ll find Milton Locks and Portsdown Hill.
- Nearby schools include The Portsmouth Academy (under half a mile north-west) and St Edmund's Catholic School (0.6 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find The Electric Arms (less than half a mile west)
- Local facilities include Southsea (1.5 miles south-west)
Allergies and dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Ask close family about dietary needs
One contact for the day helps, so the immediate family is not disturbed.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
For planners, venues and organisers
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
What else we do in Fratton
A closer look at the menu
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and it’s carved fresh as people come up.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Who books funeral wake catering in Fratton?
Quiet, respectful service.
Whatever the occasion in Fratton, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings frequently include:
- Wakes in village halls
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Memorial events
- Celebrations of life
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Fratton station is in Fratton itself.
What to look for in a quote
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Whether travel is included
- The space, cover and access they need
- If the price includes VAT
How the day works
Carving is part of the show: the hog is carved in front of your guests, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. Late-December sunset in Fratton is about 4:00pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We pack up quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Send final numbers in good time
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Let us know about tight access
Getting a price
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or PO1 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
How we price a hog roast for the wake
We don’t use a fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- How many people are eating
- Crockery choices
- Time on site
- How easy it is to reach the spot
The main driver is numbers: the price per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- An estimate of numbers
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Any venue rules
- The venue or postcode
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
A hog roast or other catering?
If the venue has its own caterer, check whether we can cater there. A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why book our hog roast in Fratton
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Carved to order by a chef
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
See our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Fratton: your questions answered
Can you do a hog roast in Alexandra Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Check with them first.
Which station is closest to Fratton?
Fratton station, in Fratton itself.
What space does the roaster need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
Is it a sit-down meal?
Plates come as standard, and china is available on request.
Is mains power needed?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
What do we need to organise?
Not much: an outdoor cooking spot and someone to meet us.
Is there an alternative to pork?
Chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Halal isn’t available.
Do you come to Fratton?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Fratton and the rest of Portsmouth included. Send us the address for a quote.
Before you choose a spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- Permission from the hall or venue
- Space inside for guests
- Parking close by for our vehicle
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards