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Hog Roast for a Wake in Hyde, Hampshire
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Hyde and across Hampshire.
- Remembrance days
- Celebrations of life
- Gatherings after a cremation
A hog roast near Hyde
Funeral wake catering near Hyde
We know families have a lot to arrange: a short conversation, a clear quote and a calm service on the day. We serve salads, rotisserie chicken and new potatoes, and we’re regularly asked to cater gatherings at the family home and family meals after a funeral.
In Hyde, the hall is often where people gather. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish.
Hyde: halls, homes and travel
Hyde is about 1 mile north of Winchester, in Hampshire. We cover wakes in Hyde, as well as the surrounding area. Hyde is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 11 miles away.
Relatives arriving by train should know that Winchester station serves Hyde directly.
We cover wakes in every part of the SO23, SO22 and SO20 postcode area and the streets around it. Your wake could be at a house on Elm Road, Swan Lane and City Road, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Abbotts Barton (1 mile north-east), Winchester (1 mile south), Weeke (1 mile west), Highcliffe (1 mile south-east) and Bar End (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastleigh (7 miles south), Andover (12 miles north-west), Totton (13 miles south-west), Chandler's Ford (7 miles south-west), Hedge End (11 miles south) and Romsey (9 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Winchester Castle (0.6 miles south-west) and Royal Observer Corps Museum (0.5 miles north). Open spaces near Hyde include Winnall Moors and Twyford Down.
- Schools near Hyde include Peter Symonds College (within half a mile west) and Leigh House Hospital (1.4 miles east)
- Local pubs include The King Alfred pub (within half a mile south-east)
Who books funeral wake catering in Hyde?
It’s simple, warm, familiar food, just right after a funeral.
Whatever the occasion in Hyde, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings frequently include:
- Family meals after a funeral
- Life celebrations
- Anniversary memorials
- Gatherings at the family home
After a service at St Bartholomew's Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What your quote should include
- Who carves and who serves
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Allergen information for every dish
- What the price includes, item by item
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Some ideas:
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Check with family about dietary needs
We hold the food if people are delayed.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea, which is fine with us. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why Hyde hosts choose us
- All the equipment comes with us
- Carved to order by a chef
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Timed around your day
Take a look at how we price or what a hog roast costs.
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Working with your venue
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll tell you what we can send.
What happens on the day
On the day, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. It then roasts slowly for several hours, worked back from your serving time. Late-December sunset in Hyde is about 4:00pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We pack up quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Ask for a quote
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Hyde, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Planning the cooking spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- A level outdoor area
- A safe distance from the hall
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Hyde
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
Hyde: your questions answered
We are gathering after a service at St Bartholomew's Church: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Which station is closest to Hyde?
Winchester station, in Hyde itself.
Is a week’s notice enough?
We do our best at short notice. Tell us the details for a quick answer.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your wake for a quote.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. We do not provide halal meat.
Is there an alternative to pork?
There are chicken, vegetarian and vegan alternatives. We don’t offer halal meat.
What if the service runs late?
Give us a contact for the day and we’ll adjust.
What should we provide?
Very little: an outdoor cooking spot and someone to meet us.
Prices and what affects them
Each price is built from:
- Travel to Hyde
- The number of people
- Menu choices and extras
- The serving time and how long we are on site
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Details that help
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Your date and serving time
- The venue or postcode
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Rough numbers
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
About the food
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
Stuffing and apple sauce
No hog roast roll is complete without sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce, cutting through the richness of the pork.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away