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Hog Roast for a Wake in Harefield, Southampton
We bring a hog roast for the wake across Harefield and Southampton, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Wakes at home
- Wakes in village halls
- Remembrance days
Book a hog roast in Harefield
Harefield: halls, homes and travel
Harefield is about 2 miles east of Southampton, in Southampton. Wherever your wake is in Harefield, we can bring the roaster, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. We bring hog roasts to 40 places across Southampton, from the larger towns to small villages.
For a service at a church like Church of St James, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. Harefield is on or near the A334, handy for relatives driving in. Harefield is within about 3 miles of the sea.
We cater wakes across SO18, SO19 and SO30. We can cater a wake on streets such as Dean Road, Marne Road and Keats Road, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Harefield sits on or near the A334, so getting the roaster to your wake is simple. For wakes just outside Harefield, we cover Thornhill (1 mile south), West End (1 mile north), Chartwell Green (1 mile north), Bitterne (1 mile south-west) and Townhill Park (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Shirley (4 miles west), Regents Park (4 miles west), Maybush (5 miles west), Coxford (4 miles west), Freemantle (4 miles west) and Lordswood (4 miles north-west). Harefield is one of the larger places we cover in Southampton, with plenty of venues for wakes.
Well-known places in the area include Moorgreen Hospital (1.1 miles north-east) and Netley Castle (3 miles south). Within reach you will find Netley Common.
- Schools near Harefield include Woodlands Community College (within half a mile east) and The Gregg School (1.1 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Red Lion pub (0.7 miles south-west)
Funeral wake catering near Harefield
Served on plates with salads and potatoes, a hog roast is a full meal, or rolls keep it simple. There are alternatives for those who do not eat pork. Whether it is anniversary memorials and wakes at a local club, we will put together a menu of rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and roast pork in rolls or on plates for your guests.
In Harefield, the hall or the family home is a natural choice. Let us know where the roaster could go. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- Where
- Harefield (SO18, SO19, SO30)
- Area hub
- Southampton
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Some ideas:
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Add chicken as an alternative.
What the cooking area needs
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- A friend or relative we can call
- Space away from the building and any trees
- Parking close by for our vehicle
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
A hog roast compared with other options
If the hall or pub provides food, ask whether outside caterers are allowed. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Why book with us
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- An itemised quote
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Fresh carving at the serving station
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
Organising for someone else?
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Step by step
A typical booking goes like this: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. In winter, it is dark in Harefield by about 4:00pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:25pm.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- We set up and roast while you are at the service.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
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.
Related guides
The menu, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, easy to eat standing up. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Harefield?
Hearty food that most people like, which is what people want after a service.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Harefield. Typical bookings include:
- Celebrations of life
- Memorial events
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Relatives arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Bitterne station, roughly 1.5 miles west of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, if it applies
- A clear list of what’s included
- The space, cover and access they need
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
Common questions in Harefield
Is Harefield close to London?
About 67 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to Harefield?
The closest is Bitterne station, roughly 1.5 miles away.
Is a week’s notice enough?
We will always try. Send the date and venue and we’ll reply promptly.
What’s the price?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
What if things run late?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll adjust.
Do you cater in village halls?
At home, a hall, a club or a venue, given an outdoor cooking area.
How big a hog will we need?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
What a hog roast costs
There’s no fixed price list, because every wake is different. What matters most:
- Access to the cooking area
- How many people are eating
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The serving time and how long we are on site
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’ll suggest what works.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and the cooking area, we will need:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- A picture of the cooking area
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
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- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away