Hampshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Hightown
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Hightown and the surrounding area.
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Gatherings after a cremation
A hog roast near Hightown
How our funeral wake catering works in Hightown
Services can run over, and that is fine: a cooked roast can be held for a while. Name someone we can call on the day. Typical bookings include home wakes and memorial events, with apple sauce, roast pork in rolls or on plates and new potatoes.
Near Hightown, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Step by step
Expect a calm, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. Most wakes in Hightown are held in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, though in December it is dark by about 4:05pm.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
Preparing for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or BH24 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
Food is served as everyone gathers, quietly and respectfully.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Who books funeral wake catering in Hightown?
Hearty food that most people like, just right after a funeral.
Whatever the occasion in Hightown, a slow roast goes a long way. We’re often asked to cater:
- Memorial gatherings
- Wakes at a local club
- Life celebrations
- Remembrance days
For a service at a church like St John the Baptist, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
What to look for in a quote
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- VAT, if it applies
- How dietary needs are handled
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Also near Hightown
Also in Hightown
What the cooking area needs
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- A contact for the day who is not immediate family
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- A safe distance from the hall
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we serve
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
What a hog roast costs
We work out each quote from:
- How many people are eating
- How long the roast and service take
- Travel to Hightown
- Access to the cooking area
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
What to tell us
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Your menu choices
- Roughly how many people
- Dietary requirements
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A picture of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
Arranging a wake in Hightown
Hightown is in Hampshire. Thinking about a hog roast for the wake in Hightown? We can help. We bring hog roasts to all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Hightown to Southampton (17 miles away).
Hightown is within about 4 miles of the New Forest National Park, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
This part of Hampshire takes in BH24. Streets in the area include Ashley Close, Forestlake Avenue and Holmwood Garth, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. If your venue is just outside Hightown, we also cover Crow (1 mile south), Poulner (1 mile north), Ringwood (1 mile north-west), Upper Kingston (1 mile south-west) and Forest Corner (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Totton (12 miles north-east), Lymington (11 miles south-east), New Milton (8 miles south-east), Barton on Sea (8 miles south-east), Dibden Purlieu (15 miles east) and Marchwood (14 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find St Leonard's Hospital (4.3 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Linbrook Lake and Blashford Lakes.
- Schools near Hightown include Ringwood School Academy (0.9 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Elm Tree Inn (less than half a mile north-west)
Why choose a hog roast in Hightown?
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea. The main driver is numbers: the price per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why book our hog roast in Hightown
- A clear quote with everything listed
- All the equipment comes with us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
See how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
FAQs for Hightown
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you come out to small places like Hightown?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is there an alternative to pork?
Yes, add chicken or a vegetarian option for those who need them.
What if the service runs late?
We wait: a cooked roast can be held for a while.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Can you roast in the rain?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Do you provide china?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
For event organisers in Hightown
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
What comes off the roaster
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and children typically like it too.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards