Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Highbridge, Hampshire
We bring a hog roast for the wake to Highbridge and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Wakes in village halls
- Remembrance gatherings
Funeral wake catering in Highbridge
Planning the cooking spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- Parking close by for our vehicle
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
How our funeral wake catering works in Highbridge
Wake catering across Highbridge and Hampshire, at homes, halls and venues. Whether it is remembrance gatherings and family meals after a funeral, we will put together a menu of roast pork in rolls or on plates, rotisserie chicken and apple sauce.
In rural Highbridge, home or the hall is usual, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish before you book.
Working with your venue
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we will tell you what we can send.
The process
On the day, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, timed so it is ready when you want to eat. In late September, sunset in Highbridge is about 7:10pm; in December, about 4:00pm, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while you are at the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
Preparing for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Ask for a quote
Every wake is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your wake for a quote: use our quote form.
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Highbridge: halls, homes and travel
Highbridge is about 2 miles north of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. We cover wakes in Highbridge, as well as the surrounding area. Highbridge is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 6 miles away.
After a service at St Mary's Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO50, and we can cater your wake anywhere in it. Your wake could be at a house on Wardle Road and Highbridge Road, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Lord's Wood (1 mile south-east), Brambridge (1 mile north-east), Colden Common (1 mile north-east), Nob's Crook (1 mile east) and Allbrook (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (5 miles north), Gosport (15 miles south-east), Fareham (11 miles south-east), Horndean (15 miles east), Totton (9 miles south-west) and Hedge End (5 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Eastleigh Museum (1.8 miles south-west) and Moorgreen Hospital (4.3 miles south). The countryside around Highbridge includes Shawford Down and Twyford Down.
- Local schools include Thornden School (1.3 miles west) and Thornden School (1.4 miles west)
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to sandwiches, hot food feels more caring. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
What you get with us
- Planned to your running order
- All the equipment comes with us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Carved to order by a chef
Read how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
About the food
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, perfect for eating on the move. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
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FAQs for Highbridge
We are gathering after a service at St Mary's Church: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Which station is closest to Highbridge?
Eastleigh station, about 1.7 miles south-west of the centre.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
Yes, add chicken or a vegetarian option for those who need them.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
Do you clear up?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We will be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll fit around changes.
Do we need our own staff?
You don’t need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Is a week’s notice enough?
We do our best at short notice. Tell us the details and we will reply promptly.
Prices and what affects them
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Site access
- Menu choices and extras
- Travel to Highbridge
- Numbers
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what we will ask:
- Your menu choices
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any venue rules
- The venue or postcode
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing usually contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
Name a friend or relative as our contact, so the family can focus on guests.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
Planning the wake in Highbridge
Quiet, respectful service.
Whatever the occasion in Highbridge, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We’re frequently asked to cater:
- Anniversary memorials
- Pub and club wakes
- Memorial gatherings
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Eastleigh station, roughly 1.7 miles south-west of the centre.
Before booking anyone
- Staffing on the day
- What the price includes, item by item
- The full menu and the sides
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards