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Hog Roast for a Wake in Gosport, Hampshire
Looking for a hog roast for the wake in Gosport? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Remembrance days
Funeral wake catering in Gosport
Arranging a wake in Gosport
Gosport is about 2 miles east of Romsey, in Hampshire. Wakes in Gosport are part of our patch, as well as the surrounding area. Gosport is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 6 miles away.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Chandlers Ford station, about 2.6 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
We cater wakes across the SO51 postcode area and the streets around it. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Ampfield (1 mile north-east), Crampmoor (1 mile west), Knapp (1 mile north-east), Broadgate (1 mile east) and Lower Slackstead (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (6 miles north-east), Eastleigh (5 miles south-east), Fareham (15 miles south-east), Andover (14 miles north), Totton (7 miles south-west) and Hedge End (8 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include King Johns House (2.9 miles west) and Romsey Community Hospital (2.2 miles west). Open spaces near Gosport include Emer Bog and Baddesley Common.
- Local schools include The Mountbatten School (2 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include White Horse Public House (less than half a mile north-east)
Funeral wake catering near Gosport
Services can run over, and that is fine: we’ll hold the food until people arrive. Name someone we can call on the day. Popular choices include halloumi skewers, apple sauce and new potatoes, and typical bookings are for wakes in village halls and gatherings after a cremation.
Near Gosport, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
What affects the price in Gosport
Your quote depends on:
- Numbers
- Distance from us
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How easy it is to reach the spot
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
What to tell us
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- A photo of the cooking area
- The date and time of the event
- Any venue rules
- The address or postcode
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
Step by step
Slow roasting is the whole point: the meat cooks gently until it is tender while the skin turns into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. Wakes in Gosport are normally in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, but by late December it is dark at about 4:00pm.
- Get in touch when the date is set.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- We serve quietly.
- We leave the venue tidy.
How to prepare
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Name a contact for the day
Get a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
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FAQs for Gosport
Is Gosport close to London?
Roughly 67 miles from the centre of London.
Do you come out to small places like Gosport?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How do we prepare?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
What’s included?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Where does the hog roast go?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a picture if you’re unsure.
Can you work around our timings?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
What do we need to organise?
Very little: the space and a contact.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Usually. Contact us as soon as you have a date and we will answer right away.
Where the roaster can go in Gosport
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- Space away from the building and any trees
- Approval from the landlord or committee
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
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Diets, allergies and alternatives
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
- Ask close family about dietary needs
Food is served as everyone gathers, calmly and without fuss.
Ask about china.
Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we will confirm what we can provide.
Planning the wake in Gosport
There are options for those who do not eat pork.
In Gosport and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Ashes ceremonies
- Pub and club wakes
- Wakes in village halls
- Remembrance days
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Mark, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Before booking anyone
- How many staff will carve and serve
- What crockery is supplied
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Travel and any London charges
Why choose a hog roast in Gosport?
Some families mix a hog roast with cakes brought by friends. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why book with us
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Planned to your running order
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
See how we price and the cost guide.
A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg.
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken can be served in a roll or on a plate.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away