Hampshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Hook Park Estate
We bring a hog roast for the wake across Hook Park Estate and Hampshire, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Pub and club wakes
- Wakes in village halls
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Planning an event in Hook Park Estate?
About our funeral wake catering in Hook Park Estate
For a celebration of life, a hog roast can reflect the person being remembered. Tell us what matters to you and we will do our best. Popular choices include new potatoes, salads and apple sauce, and we’re often booked for home wakes and memorial gatherings.
Near Hook Park Estate, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Before you choose a spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- A level outdoor area
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- Space away from the building and any trees
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the roaster
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Places near Hook Park Estate
What else we do in Hook Park Estate
A closer look at the menu
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there is a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so nobody misses out.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Allergies and dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
We hold the food if people are delayed.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
What a hog roast costs
The price comes down to:
- Access to the cooking area
- How long the roast and service take
- Crockery choices
- Distance from us
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, please mention:
- Your date and serving time
- Any venue rules
- A photo of the cooking area
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
Common questions in Hook Park Estate
Could you cook in Hamble Common?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Ask them first.
Can you roast near the sea around Hook Park Estate?
Yes, of course. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Who serves?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Where can you serve a wake?
Wherever the family gathers, if the roaster can cook outside.
How much room do you need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will check it with you before booking.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
Can you work around our timings?
We work back from when you want to eat, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
How the day works
We roast under cover, so a shower will not spoil the food. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. Autumn and winter afternoons in Hook Park Estate get dark early: about 7:10pm in late September and 4:00pm in December, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- Get in touch when the date is set.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- We serve quietly.
- We tidy up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
How to get a price
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
After a funeral in Hook Park Estate
Hook Park Estate is about 4 miles west of Fareham, in Hampshire. A hog roast suits wakes around Hook Park Estate, whatever the venue. We cater 683 places in Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 7 miles away.
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Hamble station, roughly 2.6 miles north-west of the centre. The New Forest National Park is within about 8 miles of Hook Park Estate, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access. The coast is within about 2 miles of Hook Park Estate, and coastal halls can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered cooking spot.
Here we cover the SO31 postcode area, and we can cater your wake anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Solent Drive, Hook Park Road and Cowes Lane, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. For wakes just outside Hook Park Estate, we cover Hook (1 mile north-east), Warsash (1 mile north), Abshot (1 mile east), Sarisbury Green (2 miles north) and Titchfield Common (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (15 miles north), Gosport (7 miles east), Havant (14 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles north), Fareham (4 miles east) and Horndean (13 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Coldeast (2.1 miles north) and St Andrew's Castle (1.3 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Holly Hill Woodland Park.
- Nearby schools include Brookfield Community School and Language College (1.8 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find The Rising Sun pub (1 mile north-west)
Why choose funeral wake catering in Hook Park Estate?
There are options for those who don’t eat pork.
Whatever the occasion in Hook Park Estate, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We’re frequently asked to cater:
- Wakes at home
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Wakes at a local club
- Family get-togethers after a service
After a service at Church of St Mary, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What to look for in a quote
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- If the price includes VAT
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, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why us?
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Timed around your day
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards