Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Furzey Lodge, Hampshire
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Furzey Lodge and the surrounding area.
- Anniversary memorials
- Memorial gatherings
- Wakes at a local club
Funeral wake catering for Furzey Lodge
Funeral wake catering near Furzey Lodge
Wakes are frequently arranged at short notice. Contact us as soon as you have a date, and we will tell you right away whether we can help. We’re often asked to cater family get-togethers after a service and home wakes, with apple sauce, rotisserie chicken and roast pork in rolls or on plates.
For a wake near Furzey Lodge, a farmhouse or village hall often works well. 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.
Who books funeral wake catering in Furzey Lodge?
It copes with timings that shift.
Here’s what people in Furzey Lodge most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Family meals after a funeral
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Memorial gatherings
- Life celebrations
For family travelling by train, Beaulieu Road station, about 2.8 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
Before you book anyone
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Travel and any London charges
- Whether plates or china are included
- If the price includes VAT
About the food
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, straight from the roaster.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, cutting through the richness of the pork.
For event organisers in Furzey Lodge
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with family members cooking, we take the cooking off the family’s hands. The main driver is numbers: bigger groups usually cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why us?
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Our staff serve and clear
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- All the equipment comes with us
See our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Space, access and the venue
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- A safe distance from the hall
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Wake catering near Furzey Lodge
Furzey Lodge is about 5 miles south-west of Hythe, in Hampshire. Our roaster is a regular sight at wakes around Furzey Lodge, from gardens to fields. We cater 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 8 miles away.
Furzey Lodge is within about 2 miles of the New Forest National Park, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access. The coast is within about 6 miles of Furzey Lodge.
Wherever your wake is in SO42, we can bring the roaster to you. For wakes just outside Furzey Lodge, we cover East Boldre (1 mile south), Beaulieu (1 mile east), Bailey's Hard (2 miles east), The Hummicks (2 miles east) and Dibden Purlieu (4 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Gosport (14 miles east), Eastleigh (12 miles north-east), Fareham (13 miles east), Totton (7 miles north), Chandler's Ford (12 miles north) and Hedge End (10 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Lymington New Forest Hospital (4.5 miles south-west) and Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (1.1 miles east). Open spaces near Furzey Lodge include Boldre Foreshore.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
Food is served as everyone gathers, quietly and respectfully.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
Furzey Lodge questions
Which station is closest to Furzey Lodge?
The closest is Beaulieu Road station, roughly 2.8 miles away.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
How quickly can you cater a wake?
Usually. Contact us as soon as you have a date and we’ll tell you quickly.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
What about coeliacs?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
What should we sort out beforehand?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
How big a hog will we need?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so tell us your best estimate. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
How much room do you need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A photo helps.
Also near Furzey Lodge
Other occasions in Furzey Lodge
How the day works
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can enjoy your wake in Furzey Lodge. In winter, it’s dark in Furzey Lodge by about 4:00pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- 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 tidy up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Getting a price
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your wake for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
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How we price a hog roast for the wake
Your quote depends on:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- How many people are eating
- Plates or china
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What to tell us
When you enquire, please mention:
- The venue or postcode
- Dietary requirements
- Rough numbers
- Which meats and sides you’d like
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards