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Funeral Wake Catering in Horseport
Funeral wake catering in Horseport: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Anniversary memorials
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Remembrance gatherings
A hog roast near Horseport
Funeral wake catering in Horseport, slow-roasted on site
A wake might be at home, a village or church hall, a club or a pub. Wherever it is, the roaster cooks outdoors under cover, and we serve indoors where the venue allows. Whether it’s memorial gatherings and gatherings at the family home, we will put together a menu of roast pork in rolls or on plates, apple sauce and rotisserie chicken for your guests.
In rural Horseport, home or the hall is usual, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
Why choose a hog roast in Horseport?
Compared with family members cooking, a catered hog roast lets everyone be together. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why book with us
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Served at the time you choose
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
Horseport: halls, homes and travel
Horseport is in Hampshire. Wherever your wake is in Horseport, we can bring the roaster, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. Horseport is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Horseport to Southampton (17 miles away).
Horseport is within about 8 miles of the New Forest National Park, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Anywhere in SP6, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Bridge Street, Southampton Road and Ringwood Road; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Fordingbridge (1 mile north-west), Criddlestyle (1 mile east), Stuckton (1 mile south-east), Lower Burgate (1 mile north) and Tinkers Cross (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Totton (12 miles east), Romsey (14 miles east), New Milton (13 miles south-east), Ringwood (6 miles south), Barton on Sea (14 miles south-east) and Marchwood (15 miles east).
A little further out are Fordingbridge Doll Museum (under half a mile west) and Godshill Castle Hill (1.6 miles north-east). The countryside around Horseport includes Blashford Lakes and Linbrook Lake.
- Schools near Horseport include The Burgate School and Sixth Form (0.7 miles north)
- Local pubs include The George Inn (less than half a mile west)
For event organisers in Horseport
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
What a hog roast costs
There is no fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Distance from us
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Plates or china
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to include:
- Your date and serving time
- An estimate of numbers
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- A picture of the cooking area
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Common questions in Horseport
Is Horseport too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you cater at venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, for confident cooks. We’ll explain the details with your quote.
Do you provide china?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is usually fine if the venue is happy.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Often, yes. Contact us when the date is set and we will answer straight away.
What about coeliacs?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
What happens on the day
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. Wakes in Horseport are generally in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, though in December it’s dark by about 4:05pm.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- We set up and roast while you are at the service.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
Before we arrive
- Send final numbers in good time
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Getting a price
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
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What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed goes into rolls or onto plates alongside the pork.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so nobody misses out.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
We clear away discreetly once everyone has eaten.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
Planning the wake in Horseport
Nobody in the family has to cook or serve.
Here’s what people in Horseport most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Remembrance days
- Memorial events
- Family meals after a funeral
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
If the funeral is at a church such as St Mary's Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Questions to ask before you book
- Staffing on the day
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- The full menu and the sides
- Exactly what’s included in the price
What the cooking area needs
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- Space inside for guests
- Clearance from walls and branches
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Horseport
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away