Hampshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Hoe Gate
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast for the wake in Hoe Gate.
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Pub and club wakes
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
Book a hog roast in Hoe Gate
Before you choose a spot
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
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
Funeral wake catering near Hoe Gate
We know families have a lot to arrange: one call, one quote and quiet, reliable service. We’re frequently asked to cater wakes at home and gatherings after scattering ashes, serving salads, new potatoes and apple sauce.
In rural Hoe Gate, home or the hall is usual. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish.
Also near Hoe Gate
Other occasions in Hoe Gate
A hog roast compared with other options
Rather than relatives cooking, we take the cooking off the family’s hands. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why us?
- Planned to your running order
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
Planning the wake in Hoe Gate
The family can spend time with guests.
Here’s what people in Hoe Gate most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Anniversary memorials
- Memorial events
- Church and village hall wakes
If relatives are coming by rail, Portchester station is about 4.5 miles away.
What your quote should include
- If the price includes VAT
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Travel and any London charges
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
Planning for dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
We clear away discreetly once everyone has eaten.
Let us know if there’s something the person especially liked.
Planners, venues and businesses
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
After a funeral in Hoe Gate
Hoe Gate is about 4 miles north-west of Waterlooville, in Hampshire. Hoe Gate and the surrounding area are covered for wakes. We bring hog roasts to all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. We cater events right across the region, from Hoe Gate to Southampton (12 miles away).
After a service at Church of the Holy Trinity, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Anywhere in PO7, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Southend (1 mile north-west), Hipley (1 mile south), Worlds End (1 mile south), Newtown (1 mile west) and Soberton Heath (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (14 miles north-west), Gosport (8 miles south), Havant (6 miles south-east), Eastleigh (11 miles west), Fareham (6 miles south-west) and Horndean (4 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Knowle Hospital (4.6 miles south-west). Open spaces near Hoe Gate include St Clair's Meadow and Portsdown Hill.
What comes off the roaster
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables, in a roll or on a plate.
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken goes into rolls or onto plates alongside the pork.
The process
We get there well ahead of service, since slow roasting cannot be rushed. Your guests will smell it long before they see it. Most wakes in Hoe Gate are held in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, but by late December it is dark at about 4:00pm.
- Share the date, place and rough numbers.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
How to prepare
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Send final numbers in good time
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Ask for a quote
Every wake is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your wake: use our quote form.
Planning help
Questions from Hoe Gate
Do you come out to small places like Hoe Gate?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Which station is closest to Hoe Gate?
Portchester station, about 4.5 miles south of the centre.
What’s the price?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
What if it rains?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
What if things run late?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll fit around changes.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Do you need power or water?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
What affects the price in Hoe Gate
There is no fixed price list, because every wake is different. The main factors are:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The number of people
- Time on site
- Distance from us
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Any venue rules
- A picture of the cooking area
- The address or postcode
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Send us the date, the address or PO7 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards