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Hog Roast for a Wake in Highfield, Southampton
Funeral wake catering in Highfield: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Wakes at home
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Wakes at a local club
Book a hog roast in Highfield
How our funeral wake catering works in Highfield
We know families have a lot to arrange: one call, one quote and quiet, reliable service. Typical bookings include one-year memorials and gatherings at the family home, with apple sauce, halloumi skewers and salads.
In Highfield, the hall or the family home is a natural choice. Tell us about outdoor space for the roaster. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish before you book.
- Location
- Highfield (SO17, SO16, SO14)
- Area hub
- Southampton
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Planning the cooking spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- One contact on the day
- A hall or room for eating
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
From the roaster
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- New potatoes
Places near Highfield
What else we do in Highfield
Events we cater in Highfield
We serve calmly and clear away discreetly.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Typical bookings include:
- Wakes at a local club
- Ashes ceremonies
- Memorial gatherings
- Church and village hall wakes
If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is St Denys station, about 0.8 miles south-east.
Before booking anyone
- Any travel or access charges
- Allergen information for every dish
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- If the price includes VAT
Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to sandwiches, a hog roast is a warm meal. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Why us?
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
Take a look at our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
We set up quietly and start the roast early, out of the way of arriving guests.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Highfield questions
Can you do a hog roast in Southampton Common?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes, of course. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
How much will it be?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your wake for a quote.
What comes with the hog roast?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
What do you need from us on the day?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We will bring the rest.
Can you work around our timings?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll adjust.
Can you cater at home?
At home, a hall, a club or a venue, given an outdoor cooking area.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, for confident cooks. We’ll explain the details with your quote.
How the day works
Service is quick once we start carving: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, with the sides served alongside. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. In late September, sunset in Highfield is about 7:10pm; in December, about 4:00pm, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- We set up and roast while you’re at the service.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
Before we arrive
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Getting a price
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or SO17 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Distance from us
- Plates or china
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- An estimate of numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The venue or postcode
- Any dietary needs or allergies
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Highfield, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, use our quote form.
Highfield: halls, homes and travel
Highfield is about 1 mile north of Southampton, in Southampton. We cover wakes in Highfield, along with the towns and villages around it. We cover all 40 towns and villages across Southampton.
Families holding a service at Highfield Church often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready. Highfield is on or near the A3035, handy for relatives driving in. The coast is within about 3 miles of Highfield, and coastal halls can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered cooking spot.
Wherever your wake is in SO17, SO16 and SO14, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Winn Road, Nile Road and The Avenue, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. You’ll find Highfield on the A3035, which makes the journey straightforward. For wakes just outside Highfield, we cover Bassett (1 mile north-west), Shirley (2 miles west), Lordswood (2 miles north-west), Freemantle (2 miles south-west) and Coxford (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Thornhill (3 miles south-east), Harefield (3 miles east), Sholing (3 miles south-east), Woolston (3 miles south), Eling (4 miles west) and Rownhams (3 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Royal South Hants Hospital (1.2 miles south) and Marlands Shopping Centre (1.7 miles south). Within reach you will find Netley Common.
- Schools near Highfield include Richard Taunton Sixth Form College (0.8 miles west) and Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton (1.4 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Cowherds Inn (0.5 miles south-west)
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, perfect for eating on the move. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away