Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Godshill, Hampshire
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the wake makes the food part of your wake in Godshill.
- Home wakes
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Anniversary memorials
Funeral wake catering in Godshill
Funeral wake catering in Godshill, carved to order
Wakes in Godshill happen at homes, halls, clubs and pubs. We need an outdoor spot to cook, and the food can be served inside. We are frequently asked to cater remembrance days and life celebrations, with roast pork in rolls or on plates, new potatoes and salads.
In rural Godshill, home or the hall is usual, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
Wakes in Godshill: venues and practical details
Godshill is in Hampshire. We cater wakes across Godshill and nearby, from gardens to fields. Godshill is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 16 miles away.
The New Forest National Park is within about 8 miles of Godshill; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Here we cover the SP6 postcode area, and we can cater your wake anywhere in it. That could mean a wake in a garden on Purlieu Lane, Southampton Road and Roger Penny Way or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. For wakes just outside Godshill, we cover Sandy Balls (1 mile south-west), Criddlestyle (1 mile south-west), Blissford (1 mile south), Frogham (1 mile south) and Stuckton (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Totton (11 miles east), Lymington (15 miles south-east), Romsey (12 miles east), New Milton (13 miles south), Ringwood (6 miles south) and Barton on Sea (14 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Godshill Castle Hill (0.9 miles north-west) and Fordingbridge Doll Museum (1.7 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Blashford Lakes.
- Pubs nearby include The Fighting Cocks pub (under half a mile south)
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What else we do in Godshill
About the food
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we will plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Planning the cooking spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- Permission from the hall or venue
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- Clearance from walls and branches
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
What happens on the day
Rain doesn’t stop the roast, because we cook under cover. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. Autumn and winter afternoons in Godshill get dark early: about 7:10pm in late September and 4:05pm in December, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- Share the date, place and rough numbers.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
How to prepare
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Getting a price
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Travel to Godshill
- Access to the cooking area
- How many people are eating
A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What we need to know
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Roughly how many people
- The venue or postcode
- Any venue rules
- Any dietary needs or allergies
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Godshill, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Godshill?
It feeds everyone at once, so people can sit and talk.
However big or small the event in Godshill, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings often include:
- Ashes ceremonies
- Celebrations of life
- Pub and club wakes
- Family get-togethers after a service
After a service at St Giles, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Questions to ask before booking
- The full menu and the sides
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Whether plates or china are included
- A clear list of what’s included
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Some ideas:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
Our staff are discreet and respectful.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who don’t eat pork.
Working with your venue
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Questions from Godshill
We’re gathering after a service at St Giles: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Do you cater at venues 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 do you work out quantities?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
We do our best at short notice. Tell us the details and we will reply promptly.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
Can you cater in Godshill?
We do. Send us the address and we will check the date.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Why choose a hog roast in Godshill?
Compared with family members cooking, we take the cooking off the family’s hands. Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups normally cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why us?
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards