Hampshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Hensting
We bring a hog roast for the wake to Hensting and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Church and village hall wakes
- Life celebrations
Funeral wake catering for Hensting
Funeral wake catering near Hensting
We keep things simple for families: one call, one quote and quiet, reliable service. We serve new potatoes, halloumi skewers and salads, and typical bookings are for memorial gatherings and life celebrations.
In a small place like Hensting, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
Planners, venues and businesses
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We’ll fit in with site rules.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Other occasions in Hensting
What affects the price in Hensting
Things that change the price:
- Numbers
- Site access
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Menu choices and extras
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Details that help
These are the details we need:
- Any venue rules
- Rough numbers
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Hensting, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A hall or room for eating
- One contact on the day
- Space away from the building and any trees
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
A hog roast compared with other options
If the hall or pub provides food, ask whether outside caterers are allowed. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why us?
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Read our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Occasions we serve in Hensting
It copes with timings that shift.
In Hensting and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Wakes at a local club
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Church and village hall wakes
- Home wakes
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Shawford station, about 2.2 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- VAT, if it applies
- Plates, china and cutlery
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
How it works
The roaster cooks outdoors, under a gazebo on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We will agree the spot with you beforehand. Summer evenings in Hensting stay light until about 9:25pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- The roast cooks while you’re at the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Send final numbers in good time
Get a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
What comes off the roaster
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there is a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so everyone has something hot.
Wake catering near Hensting
Hensting is about 3 miles north-east of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. We’re happy to travel to Hensting for wakes. We cater all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 7 miles away.
After a service at Church of the Holy Trinity, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
For wakes in SO50, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Owslebury (1 mile north-east), Owslebury Bottom (1 mile north-east), Baybridge (2 miles east), Morestead (2 miles north) and Lane End (4 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (4 miles north), Gosport (15 miles south-east), Eastleigh (3 miles south-west), Fareham (11 miles south), Horndean (14 miles south-east) and Totton (11 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include St John's Rooms And Chapel (4.3 miles north) and Eastleigh Museum (3.5 miles south-west). Open spaces near Hensting include Shawford Down and Twyford Down.
- Local pubs include Ship Inn (1 mile north-east)
Hensting questions
Is Hensting close to London?
Roughly 62 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cater after a service at Church of the Holy Trinity?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is typically elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Is there a non-pork option?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We don’t offer halal meat.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
What space does the roaster need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will check it with you before booking.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We pack everything away after service, so you’re not left with the mess.
Can you serve on plates?
Either: plates with sides or simple rolls.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
We serve when people arrive, calmly and without fuss.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away