Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Frostlane, Hampshire
We bring a hog roast for the wake across Frostlane and Hampshire, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Wakes at a local club
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Family meals after a funeral
Funeral wake catering for Frostlane
For planners, venues and organisers
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team.
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Funeral wake catering in Frostlane, carved to order
A wake in Frostlane is a chance to gather, talk and share a warm meal. A hog roast is simple, hearty food that most people enjoy, and nobody in the family has to cook. We’re frequently asked to cater memorial events and ashes ceremonies, with salads, roast pork in rolls or on plates and halloumi skewers.
In rural Frostlane, home or the hall is usual, with the roaster in the yard or garden. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Clearance from walls and branches
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- Space inside for guests
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
FAQs for Frostlane
Can you roast near the sea around Frostlane?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Do you come out to small places like Frostlane?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will fit around changes.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
We can add alternatives.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we will talk you through it.
Do you bring plates?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
How quickly can you cater a wake?
Often, yes. Contact us as soon as you have a date and we will tell you quickly.
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Some ideas:
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
We clear away discreetly once everyone has eaten.
China crockery is available on request.
How the day works
We work to your timings. If things run late, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so tell us as soon as plans change. In late September, sunset in Frostlane is about 7:10pm; in December, about 4:00pm, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- We serve quietly.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Before we arrive
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Give us a contact number for the day
How to get a price
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
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What comes off the roaster
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we will plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Why choose a hog roast in Frostlane?
If the hall or pub provides food, ask whether outside caterers are allowed. Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups typically cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why book our hog roast in Frostlane
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Planned to your running order
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Carved to order by a chef
See our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Planning the wake in Frostlane
Nobody in the family has to cook or serve.
However big or small the event in Frostlane, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings frequently include:
- Remembrance days
- Memorial gatherings
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
For family travelling by train, Netley station, about 2.5 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether plates or china are included
- Staffing on the day
More for events in Frostlane
Wakes in Frostlane: venues and practical details
Frostlane is about 1 mile south-east of Hythe, in Hampshire. A hog roast suits wakes around Frostlane, whatever the venue. Frostlane is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover.
For a service at a church like St Anne, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. Frostlane is within about 4 miles of the New Forest National Park; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural. The coast is within about 4 miles of Frostlane.
Anywhere in SO45, we can roast on site for your guests. Close by, we cover wakes in Hardley (1 mile south), Little Holbury (2 miles south), Holbury (2 miles south), Weston (2 miles north) and Roughdown (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (14 miles north), Gosport (11 miles east), Eastleigh (8 miles north), Fareham (8 miles east), Totton (7 miles north-west) and Chandler's Ford (9 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Royal South Hants Hospital (4 miles north) and Netley Castle (2 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Mercury Marshes.
- Local schools include Noadswood School (1.2 miles west)
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Your quote depends on:
- How many people are eating
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Whether you want china
- Time on site
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
What to tell us
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Your menu choices
- Roughly how many people
- The venue or postcode
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls 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