Hampshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Hipley
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the wake makes the food part of your wake in Hipley.
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Gatherings at the family home
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Planning an event in Hipley?
After a funeral in Hipley
Hipley is about 4 miles west of Waterlooville, in Hampshire. Our roaster is a regular sight at wakes around Hipley, from gardens to fields. We cater 683 places across Hampshire. We cater events right across the region, from Hipley to Southampton (about 12 miles away).
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of the Holy Trinity, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
This part of Hampshire takes in PO7, so your wake can be anywhere in it. For wakes just outside Hipley, we cover Worlds End (1 mile east), Hoe Gate (1 mile north), Newtown (1 mile north-west), Southend (1 mile north) and Soberton Heath (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (14 miles north-west), Gosport (7 miles south), Havant (6 miles south-east), Eastleigh (11 miles north-west), Fareham (5 miles south-west) and Horndean (5 miles east).
A little further out are Queen Alexandra Hospital (4 miles south-east) and Portchester Castle (4.4 miles south). The countryside around Hipley includes Portsdown Hill and St Clair's Meadow.
Funeral wake catering in Hipley, slow-roasted on site
Some families choose a hog roast because it was a favourite. Tell us what matters to you and we will try to help. Typical bookings include hall gatherings after a service and ashes ceremonies, serving salads, roast pork in rolls or on plates and new potatoes.
In a small place like Hipley, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. 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.
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Hipley
What’s the nearest station to Hipley?
Portchester station, about 3.6 miles south of the centre.
Is Hipley close to London?
About 61 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you wait?
That is fine: a cooked roast can be held for a while.
What do people get?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Can you work around our timings?
We will be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will adjust.
How do we prepare?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
How much will it be?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. We will explain the details with your quote.
Looking after everyone
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
Food is served as everyone gathers, quietly and respectfully.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
Planners, venues and businesses
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.
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We will fit in with site rules.
Space, access and the venue
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- A level outdoor area
- A hall or room for eating
- Approval from the landlord or committee
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Salads
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
If the hall or pub provides food, check whether we can cater there. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
Why Hipley hosts choose us
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
What a hog roast costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The number of people
- Access to the cooking area
- The journey to the venue
- Menu choices and extras
For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The address or postcode
- An estimate of numbers
- Your date and serving time
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
Who books funeral wake catering in Hipley?
Hearty food that most people like, just right after a funeral.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Hipley. Typical bookings include:
- Remembrance gatherings
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Wakes in village halls
- Ashes ceremonies
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Portchester station is about 3.6 miles away.
Questions to ask before you book
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- If the price includes VAT
- How dietary needs are handled
- Plates, china and cutlery
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About the food
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, with gluten-free rolls on request.
The process
The roaster cooks outdoors, under a gazebo on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We will agree the spot with you beforehand. Wakes in Hipley are usually in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, though in December it’s dark by about 4:00pm.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We confirm the space.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- We serve quietly.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Send final numbers in good time
- Let us know about tight access
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
Read more
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away