Hampshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Horsebridge
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Horsebridge and across Hampshire.
- Wakes at a local club
- Home wakes
- Gatherings after a cremation
Funeral wake catering for Horsebridge
What the cooking area needs
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- Space inside for guests
- One contact on the day
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Horsebridge
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
Funeral wake catering in Horsebridge, carved to order
For a celebration of life, a hog roast can reflect the person being remembered. Let us know if there’s anything special and we’ll try to help. Whether it is home wakes and anniversary memorials, we will put together a menu of salads, halloumi skewers and new potatoes.
In rural Horsebridge, home or the hall is usual. Timings are planned around your wake, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If things run late, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so keep us posted on the day. Most wakes in Horsebridge are held 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 roast quietly while the service takes place.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
Preparing for the day
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Getting a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
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Events we cater in Horsebridge
It copes with timings that shift.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Horsebridge. Here are some of the most popular:
- Wakes at home
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Memorial gatherings
- Church and village hall wakes
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St James, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Comparing caterers
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Plates, china and cutlery
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
Horsebridge: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Horsebridge?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How far is Horsebridge from London?
Roughly 68 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you need power or water?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
What if things run late?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Who serves?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
How big a hog will we need?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will confirm everything in writing.
Can you serve on plates?
Both are possible: plates with sides or simple rolls.
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
The price comes down to:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Travel to Horsebridge
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Whether you want china
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- A photo of the cooking area
- Allergies we should know about
- Where the event is
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
A hog roast or other catering?
Rather than relatives cooking, we take the cooking off the family’s hands. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book our hog roast in Horsebridge
- An itemised quote
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
Horsebridge: halls, homes and travel
Horsebridge is about 5 miles north of Romsey, in Hampshire. We cater wakes at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Horsebridge. We cater all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Horsebridge to Southampton (12 miles away).
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, roughly 3.2 miles south-west of the centre.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO20. For wakes just outside Horsebridge, we cover Houghton (1 mile north-west), Stonymarsh (2 miles south), Mottisfont (3 miles south-west), Michelmersh (3 miles south) and Broughton (3 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (8 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles south-east), Andover (10 miles north), Totton (11 miles south), Chandler's Ford (8 miles south-east) and Hedge End (14 miles south-east).
A little further out are Romsey Community Hospital (5.6 miles south).
- Local pubs include John o' Gaunt pub (within half a mile west)
What we serve, dish by dish
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved thick or thin, as people like it, straight from the roaster.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, a hot, filling option of their own.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
We arrive in good time and roast quietly, out of the way of arriving guests.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Also near Horsebridge
What else we do in Horsebridge
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards