Hampshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Funtley
Planning a hog roast for the wake in Funtley? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Gatherings at the family home
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Wakes at a local club
Book a hog roast in Funtley
Arranging a wake in Funtley
Funtley is about 1 mile north of Fareham, in Hampshire. We cater wakes across Funtley and nearby, from gardens to fields. Funtley is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Funtley to Southampton (about 9 miles away).
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Fareham station, about 1.4 miles south-east. Funtley is within about 5 miles of the sea.
Wherever your wake is in PO15, PO17 and PO16, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Funtley Road, Stag Way and Roebuck Avenue or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Knowle (1 mile north), Heathfield (1 mile south), Tapnage (1 mile north), Catisfield (2 miles south-west) and Titchfield Park (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (14 miles north), Gosport (5 miles south-east), Havant (10 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles north-west), Horndean (9 miles east) and Totton (13 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Carron Row Farm Museum (1.5 miles south-west) and Fareham Shopping Centre (1.7 miles south-east). The countryside around Funtley includes Portsdown Hill and Swanwick Lakes.
- Local schools include The Henry Cort Community College (0.9 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Miners Arms (less than half a mile east)
Funeral wake catering near Funtley
If the service runs late, we wait: a cooked roast can be held for a while. Name someone we can call on the day. We are frequently asked to cater remembrance days and home wakes, serving salads, halloumi skewers and rotisserie chicken.
In rural Funtley, 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 pack away and leave the area as we found it.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
We hold the food if people are delayed; just let us know.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Funtley?
Nobody in the family has to cook or serve.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Funtley and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Memorial gatherings
- Family meals after a funeral
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Life celebrations
For a service at a church like Church of St Francis, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
What your quote should include
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Allergen information for every dish
- The space, cover and access they need
- Plates, china and cutlery
How the day works
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and our chef carves it when you are ready. Late-December sunset in Funtley is about 4:00pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Contact us when the date is set.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We cook on site.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Ask for a quote
Every wake is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your wake for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Why book with us
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Planned to your running order
- Carved to order by a chef
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
Before you choose a spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- A contact for the day who isn’t immediate family
- Clearance from walls and branches
- Permission from the hall or venue
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the roaster
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Funtley
What’s the nearest station to Funtley?
The closest is Fareham station, roughly 1.4 miles away.
Can you roast near the sea around Funtley?
Yes, of course. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
Can we just hire the roaster?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Can you cater at home?
Most places, with an outdoor spot for cooking.
What about coeliacs?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
What if things run late?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will fit around changes.
Is there an alternative to pork?
There are chicken, vegetarian and vegan alternatives. Halal isn’t available.
What we serve, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, cutting through the richness of the pork.
Places near Funtley
Also in Funtley
How we price a hog roast for the wake
The biggest factors are:
- The journey to the venue
- Time on site
- Menu choices and extras
- How easy it is to reach the spot
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Details that help
To get the best quote, send us:
- Your date and serving time
- Dietary requirements
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Rough numbers
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
For event organisers in Funtley
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
- 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
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards