Hampshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Hillstreet
Planning a hog roast for the wake in Hillstreet? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Remembrance days
- Life celebrations
- Wakes at a local club
A hog roast near Hillstreet
Funeral wake catering in Hillstreet, carved to order
For a celebration of life, a hog roast can reflect the person being remembered. Let us know if there is anything special and we will try to help. For remembrance days and church and village hall wakes, we can cook apple sauce, new potatoes and salads and more.
In rural Hillstreet, home or the hall is usual, with the roaster in the yard or garden. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
What comes off the roaster
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, so it stays hot and juicy.
How the day works
The roaster cooks outdoors, on a level, open spot under cover, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We will agree the spot with you beforehand. For a summer wake in Hillstreet, there is light until about 9:25pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
Preparing for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Ask for a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
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Planning the wake in Hillstreet
Quiet, respectful service.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Here are some of the most popular:
- Life celebrations
- Anniversary memorials
- Memorial events
- Wakes at a local club
After a service at St Anne's, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Comparing caterers
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Who carves and who serves
- What crockery is supplied
- A clear list of what’s included
A hog roast or other catering?
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea. A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why Hillstreet hosts choose us
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Carved to order by a chef
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Planned to your running order
Take a look at how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Looking after everyone
Rolls and stuffing normally contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
We set up quietly and start the roast early, well away from the entrance.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
After a funeral in Hillstreet
Hillstreet is about 2 miles north of Totton, in Hampshire. We cater wakes at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Hillstreet. We cater 683 places across Hampshire. We cater events right across the region, from Hillstreet to Southampton (about 6 miles away).
For family travelling by train, Totton station is about 2.3 miles away. If there is not room at home, a hall or club near Hillstreet may suit. Hillstreet is within about 6 miles of the New Forest National Park; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural. The coast is within about 6 miles of Hillstreet, and coastal halls can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered cooking spot.
Anywhere in SO40, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Ower (1 mile west), Wigley (1 mile north-west), Totton (2 miles south), Winsor (2 miles south-west) and Netley Marsh (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (12 miles north-east), Eastleigh (8 miles east), Fareham (15 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (6 miles north-east), Hedge End (9 miles east) and Lymington (13 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Romsey Extra (2.4 miles north) and Tatchbury Mount Hospital (1.1 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Testwood Lakes.
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Working with your venue
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Planning the cooking spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- A hall or room for eating
- A contact for the day who is not immediate family
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- New potatoes
Common questions in Hillstreet
Do you cater at venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you come out to small places like Hillstreet?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do we need to provide electricity?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Will there be enough to go round?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will confirm everything in writing.
Can you roast in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Is there a non-pork option?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. We do not provide halal meat.
When do you start roasting?
Hours rather than minutes. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you’re not left with the mess.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Numbers
- Travel to Hillstreet
- Access to the cooking area
- Time on site
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
What we need to know
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The date and time of the event
- Dietary requirements
- Rough numbers
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away