Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Havant, Hampshire
We bring a hog roast for the wake to Havant and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Home wakes
- Gatherings after a cremation
Funeral wake catering for Havant
About our funeral wake catering in Havant
Wakes in Havant happen at homes, halls, clubs and pubs. Wherever it is, the roaster cooks outdoors under cover, and we serve indoors where the venue allows. We serve new potatoes, halloumi skewers and rotisserie chicken, and we’re frequently booked for memorial events and gatherings after a cremation.
Wakes in Havant are frequently at home or in a local hall. We cook in the garden or the hall’s grounds. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
There is no fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- Numbers
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Whether you want china
- Distance from us
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
What to tell us
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- The venue or postcode
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Dietary requirements
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
Planning the cooking spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- A contact for the day who isn’t immediate family
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Havant
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
For event organisers in Havant
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Wakes in Havant: venues and practical details
Havant is about 18 miles east of Southampton, in Hampshire. We cater wakes at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Havant. Havant is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Havant to Southampton (18 miles away).
For a service at a church like St Francis, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. Relatives driving in can use the A27 and A3(M) to reach Havant. Havant is within about 6 miles of the sea, and coastal halls can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered cooking spot.
We cater wakes across the PO9, PO11 and PO7 postcode area and the streets around it. That could mean a wake in a garden on Colemore Square, Market Parade and Juniper Square, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Main roads around Havant include the A27 and A3(M), so getting the roaster to your wake is simple. Close by, we cover wakes in Leigh Park (1 mile north), Denvilles (1 mile south-east), Durrants (2 miles north-east), Langstone (2 miles south) and Warblington (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Gosport (8 miles south-west), Fareham (9 miles west), Horndean (3 miles north), Hedge End (14 miles west), Petersfield (10 miles north) and Locks Heath (12 miles west). Havant is among the bigger towns we cover in Hampshire, with lots of choice for wakes.
A little further out are Havant War Memorial Hospital (0.6 miles south) and Havant Museum (0.9 miles south-east). The countryside around Havant includes Southmoor Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Havant College (less than half a mile south)
- Local pubs include The Perseverance pub (0.7 miles south)
Why choose a hog roast in Havant?
Next to sandwiches, hot food feels more caring. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Served at the time you choose
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- No surprises: everything in writing
Read how we price or the cost guide.
A closer look at the menu
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and our chef carves it to order.
Planning for dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
We dress smartly and keep a low profile.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
The process
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. Most wakes in Havant are held in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, but by late December it is dark at about 4:00pm.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- The roast cooks while you’re at the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We pack up quietly.
How to prepare
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Get a quote
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
Related guides
Who books funeral wake catering in Havant?
Nobody in the family has to cook or serve.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Havant and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Celebrations of life
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Home wakes
- Anniversary memorials
Relatives arriving by train should know that Havant station, about 0.6 miles south, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before booking
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Travel and any London charges
- A clear list of what’s included
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
Havant questions
Can you cater after a service at St Francis?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is typically elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Which station is closest to Havant?
The closest is Havant station, roughly 0.6 miles away.
Do you cover Havant?
We do. Send us the address and we will confirm availability.
Where can you serve a wake?
At home, a hall, a club or a venue, given an outdoor cooking area.
Is there a non-pork option?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We don’t offer halal meat.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
We do our best at short notice. Tell us the details for a quick answer.
What if things run late?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will fit around changes.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is generally fine if the venue is happy.
Other occasions in Havant
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away