Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Horndean, Hampshire
We bring a hog roast for the wake across Horndean and Hampshire, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- One-year memorials
- Memorial events
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
Book a hog roast in Horndean
How our funeral wake catering works in Horndean
Wake catering across Horndean and Hampshire, wherever the family gathers. We serve salads, roast pork in rolls or on plates and halloumi skewers, and we are frequently booked for remembrance gatherings and remembrance days.
In a town like Horndean, a wake at the family home or the local hall is common. We cook in the garden or the hall’s grounds. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish before booking.
What comes off the roaster
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it’s needed, which keeps it hot and moist right to the last roll.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, turned until the skin is golden.
Occasions we serve in Horndean
Quiet, respectful service.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Horndean:
- Celebrations of life
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Wakes at a local club
- One-year memorials
Families holding a service at Saint Wilfrid's frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Comparing caterers
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- The space, cover and access they need
- Whether plates or china are included
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
A hog roast or other catering?
Rather than relatives cooking, a catered hog roast lets everyone be together. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Why book with us
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Our staff serve and clear
See our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Step by step
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and get on with roasting and serving. Wakes in Horndean are generally in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, though in December it’s dark by about 4:00pm.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- We set up and roast while you’re at the service.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
Before we arrive
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Horndean questions
What’s the nearest station to Horndean?
Rowlands Castle station, about 2.6 miles south-east of the centre.
Is Horndean close to London?
Roughly 57 miles from the centre of London.
What do people get?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Who serves?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Can you roast in the rain?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you’re not left with the mess.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Do you need anything from the family?
Very little: the space and a contact.
Before you choose a spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- One contact on the day
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- Clearance from walls and branches
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
From the roaster
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Nearby places to Horndean
More for events in Horndean
Planners, venues and businesses
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.
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we will confirm what we can provide.
What affects the price in Horndean
Your quote depends on:
- Plates or china
- Travel to Horndean
- Menu choices and extras
- Site access
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
What we need to know
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Dietary requirements
- Your date and serving time
- The venue or postcode
- What the outdoor space is like
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. Send us your details through our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
Some guests won’t eat pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
Name a friend or relative as our contact, so the family can focus on guests.
Add chicken as an alternative.
Horndean: halls, homes and travel
Horndean is about 7 miles north-east of Portsmouth, in Hampshire. We cater wakes across Horndean and nearby, from gardens to fields. We bring hog roasts to 683 places in Hampshire. Our bookings stretch from Horndean to Southampton (about 17 miles away).
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Rowlands Castle station, about 2.6 miles south-east. Horndean is on or near the A3 and A3(M), handy for relatives driving in. Horndean is within about 8 miles of the South Downs National Park; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We cover wakes in every part of PO8 and PO7. Local streets include London Road, Kings Mede and Causeway Farm; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Horndean is on the A3 and A3(M), which makes the journey straightforward. For wakes just outside Horndean, we cover Lovedean (1 mile west), Wecock Farm (1 mile south-west), Catherington (2 miles north), Anmore (2 miles west) and Denmead (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Gosport (9 miles south-west), Havant (3 miles south), Eastleigh (15 miles west), Fareham (9 miles south-west), Hedge End (13 miles west) and Petersfield (7 miles north-east). Horndean is one of the larger places we cover in Hampshire, with plenty of venues for wakes.
Well-known places in the area include Havant War Memorial Hospital (3.8 miles south) and Clanfield Earthwork (3 miles north-east). Open spaces near Horndean include Windmill Hill and Southmoor Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Horndean Infant School (0.5 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include Red Lion Inn (0.7 miles north-east)
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards