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Hog Roast for a Wake in Haslar, Hampshire
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Haslar and the surrounding area.
- Gatherings at the family home
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Church and village hall wakes
Planning an event in Haslar?
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
If the service runs late, we wait.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
About our funeral wake catering in Haslar
Wakes in Haslar happen at homes, halls, clubs and pubs. We need an outdoor spot to cook, and the food can be served inside. We serve apple sauce, salads and rotisserie chicken, and we’re often booked for pub and club wakes and memorial gatherings.
Near Haslar, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
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Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a cold buffet, a warm plated meal is more comforting. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Why book our hog roast in Haslar
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Our staff serve and clear
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Read our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Wakes in Haslar: venues and practical details
Haslar is about 2 miles south-east of Gosport, in Hampshire. Wakes in Haslar are part of our patch. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 15 miles away.
If the funeral is at a church such as St Francis, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. If there isn’t room at home, a hall or club near Haslar may suit. Haslar is within about 2 miles of the sea.
For wakes in PO12, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. Whether your wake is on Froude Road, Military Road and Monckton Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Clayhall (1 mile north-west), Alverstoke (1 mile west), Portsmouth Point (1 mile north-east), Privett (2 miles north-west) and Portsea (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Havant (8 miles north-east), Fareham (6 miles north-west), Horndean (10 miles north-east), Hedge End (12 miles north-west), Waterlooville (8 miles north-east) and Purbrook (7 miles north-east).
A little further out are Southsea (1.6 miles east) and Southsea Castle (1.8 miles east). The countryside around Haslar includes West of the River Alver.
- Schools near Haslar include St Vincent College (1.4 miles north) and Bay House School (1.6 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Fighting Cocks pub (within half a mile north-west)
How the day works
Your timings come first. If things run late, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so keep us posted on the day. Autumn and winter afternoons in Haslar get dark early: about 7:10pm in late September and 4:00pm in December, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We pack up quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Getting a price
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.
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Common questions in Haslar
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
How far is Haslar from London?
Roughly 67 miles from the centre of London.
Do you cover Haslar?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Haslar and Hampshire. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
What space does the roaster need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will confirm the space with your quote.
Is it a sit-down meal?
Both are possible: plates with sides or simple rolls.
Do you provide china?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
Can you cater at home?
At home, a hall, a club or a venue, given an outdoor cooking area.
How quickly can you cater a wake?
Frequently, yes. Get in touch when the date is set and we’ll answer straight away.
Where the roaster can go in Haslar
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A level outdoor area
- Clearance from walls and branches
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Haslar
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
For event organisers in Haslar
If you’re a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
What affects the price in Haslar
We do not use a fixed price list, because every wake is different. The main factors are:
- Numbers
- Access to the cooking area
- Whether you want china
- The serving time and how long we are on site
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The address or postcode
- What the outdoor space is like
- Any venue rules
- Allergies we should know about
Getting a quote is simple: 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. Send us your details through our quote form.
What we serve, dish by dish
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and it is carved fresh as people come up.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, served in a roll with salads.
Planning the wake in Haslar
Nobody in the family has to cook or serve.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Typical bookings include:
- Remembrance gatherings
- Wakes in village halls
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Wakes at home
For family travelling by train, Portsmouth Harbour station, about 1.5 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before booking
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- How dietary needs are handled
- Who carves and who serves
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls 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