Portsmouth · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Hilsea
Planning a hog roast for the wake in Hilsea? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Wakes at home
- Memorial events
- Remembrance days
Planning an event in Hilsea?
Funeral wake catering near Hilsea
We keep things simple for families: one call, one quote and quiet, reliable service. On the menu are salads, halloumi skewers and roast pork in rolls or on plates, and we are regularly asked to cater gatherings at the family home and gatherings after scattering ashes.
In Hilsea, the hall or the family home is a natural choice. Tell us about outdoor space for the roaster. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
- Location
- Hilsea (PO2, PO3, PO6)
- Region
- Portsmouth
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Questions from Hilsea
Can you do a hog roast in Alexandra Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Which station is closest to Hilsea?
Hilsea station, about 0.5 miles east of the centre.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
What happens in bad weather?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
Can you wait?
Name someone we can call and we’ll adjust.
What space does the roaster need?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a photo if you are unsure.
Where can you serve a wake?
At home, a hall, a club or a venue, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook.
What else we do in Hilsea
How it works
We arrive hours before you want to eat, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. Your guests will smell it long before they see it. Most wakes in Hilsea are held in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, but by late December it is dark at about 4:00pm.
- 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 are at the service.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
How to prepare
- Name a contact for the day
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Get a quote
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your wake: use our quote form.
Planning help
Arranging a wake in Hilsea
Hilsea is about 2 miles north of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. From village halls to gardens and fields, wakes around Hilsea suit a hog roast. Hilsea is one of 19 towns and villages in Portsmouth where we cater. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 15 miles away.
After a service at St Francis' Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. Hilsea is within about 4 miles of the sea, and coastal halls can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered cooking spot.
Wakes anywhere in PO2, PO3 and PO6 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. We can cater a wake on streets such as Vita Road, Conan Road and Arras Road, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Cosham (1 mile north), North End (1 mile south-west), Tipner (1 mile south-west), Wymering (1 mile north) and Rudmore (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cater in Southsea (3 miles south), Portsea (3 miles south-west) and Portsmouth Point (3 miles south-west).
A little further out are World War I Remembrance Centre (0.8 miles east) and Tricorn Centre (2.1 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Milton Locks and Portsdown Hill.
- Local schools include Trafalgar School (within half a mile north-west) and Springfield School (1.3 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include Coach and Horses pub (within half a mile north)
Where the roaster can go in Hilsea
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- A friend or relative we can call
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Hilsea
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Check with family about dietary needs
We clear away discreetly once everyone has eaten.
Let us know if there is something the person especially liked.
Prices and what affects them
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Menu choices and extras
- Time on site
- Numbers
- Whether you want china
A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Your menu choices
- What the outdoor space is like
- Rough numbers
- Allergies we should know about
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
A hog roast or other catering?
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea, which is fine with us. Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups normally cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why book with us
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Served at the time you choose
Read how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
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.
The menu, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, turned until the skin is golden.
Events we cater in Hilsea
It copes with timings that shift.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Here are some of the most popular:
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Anniversary memorials
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Hilsea station, about 0.5 miles east.
What to look for in a quote
- The full menu and the sides
- What the price includes, item by item
- Any travel or access charges
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away