Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Hill Head, Hampshire
Funeral wake catering in Hill Head: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Wakes at home
- Pub and club wakes
- Hall gatherings after a service
Slow-roasted pork in Hill Head
Funeral wake catering in Hill Head, slow-roasted on site
If the service runs late, we wait: we’ll hold the food until people arrive. Give us a contact for the day. Popular choices include new potatoes, halloumi skewers and apple sauce, and we are often booked for hall gatherings after a service and memorial gatherings.
In rural Hill Head, home or the hall is usual. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish before you book.
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Stuffing usually contains gluten
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
Food is served as everyone gathers, quietly and respectfully.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a cold buffet, roast pork on a plate with potatoes is more filling. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What you get with us
- Planned to your running order
- An itemised quote
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Where the roaster can go in Hill Head
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- Permission from the hall or venue
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
The menu, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
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.
Wakes in Hill Head: venues and practical details
Hill Head is about 3 miles south-west of Fareham, in Hampshire. A hog roast suits wakes around Hill Head, whatever the venue. We cater 683 places across Hampshire. Our bookings stretch from Hill Head to Southampton (10 miles away).
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Fareham station is about 2.9 miles away. The coast is within about 5 miles of Hill Head, and coastal halls can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered cooking spot.
Anywhere in PO14, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Elsfred Road, Osborne View Road and Cottes Way; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Other places close to Hill Head we cover include Stubbington (1 mile north-east), Little Posbrook (1 mile north-west), Titchfield (2 miles north), Catisfield (2 miles north) and Heathfield (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (4 miles east), Havant (11 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles north-east), Horndean (11 miles north-east) and Totton (14 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Carron Row Farm Museum (2.8 miles north) and Fareham Shopping Centre (3.3 miles north-east). Open spaces near Hill Head include West of the River Alver.
- Local schools include Stubbington House School (0.8 miles north-east) and Crofton School (1.1 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Osborne View pub (less than half a mile south-west)
What affects the price in Hill Head
We do not use a fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- Time on site
- Travel to Hill Head
- Site access
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
What we need to know
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- An estimate of numbers
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- The date and time of the event
- The address or postcode
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Hill Head, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, use our quote form.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Hill Head?
Hearty food that most people like, just right after a funeral.
Whatever the occasion in Hill Head, a slow roast goes a long way. We’re frequently asked to cater:
- Gatherings at the family home
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Pub and club wakes
- Gatherings after a cremation
After a service at Holy Rood Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Comparing caterers
- VAT, if it applies
- How dietary needs are handled
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Whether plates or china are included
For planners, venues and organisers
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
What happens on the day
The roaster cooks outdoors, under a gazebo on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We agree exactly where before the day. For a summer wake in Hill Head, there’s light until about 9:20pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We pack up quietly.
How to prepare
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
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Common questions in Hill Head
Can you cater after a service at Holy Rood Church?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Which station is closest to Hill Head?
The closest is Fareham station, roughly 2.9 miles away.
Do we need to provide electricity?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Can you cater in Hill Head?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Hill Head and the rest of Hampshire included. Send us the address for a quote.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
What do we need to organise?
Only the place, numbers and a contact. We’ll handle the rest.
Who serves?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
What about coeliacs?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away