Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Hythe, Hampshire
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Hythe and the surrounding area.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Anniversary memorials
Book a hog roast in Hythe
Questions from Hythe
Which station is closest to Hythe?
The closest is Southampton Town Quay station, roughly 2.3 miles away.
Can you roast near the sea around Hythe?
Yes, of course. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
What’s included?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Can you cater at home?
Most places, with an outdoor spot for cooking.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
Can you cater in Hythe?
We do. Send us the address and we will check the date.
What do you need from us on the day?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We do not provide halal meat.
Funeral wake catering in Hythe, carved to order
Services can run over, and that is fine: a cooked roast can be held for a while. Give us a contact for the day. We serve salads, halloumi skewers and rotisserie chicken, and we are regularly asked to cater remembrance gatherings and wakes at home.
Wakes in Hythe are frequently at home or in a local hall. We cook in the garden or the hall’s grounds. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Hythe: halls, homes and travel
Hythe is about 4 miles south of Southampton, in Hampshire. We cater wakes across Hythe and nearby, from gardens to fields. Hythe is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover.
For family travelling by train, Southampton Town Quay station is about 2.3 miles away. The New Forest National Park is within about 4 miles of Hythe; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural. The coast is within about 3 miles of Hythe.
Anywhere in SO45, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your wake is on High Street, Deerleap Close and Langdown Lawn or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Other places close to Hythe we cover include Dibden Purlieu (1 mile south-west), Dibden (1 mile west), Marchwood (3 miles north-west), The Hummicks (4 miles south-west) and Beaulieu (4 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (14 miles north), Gosport (12 miles east), Eastleigh (8 miles north), Fareham (9 miles east), Totton (6 miles north-west) and Chandler's Ford (9 miles north).
A little further out are Netley Castle (2.1 miles north-east) and Westquay (2.9 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Mercury Marshes.
- Schools near Hythe include Noadswood School (0.8 miles west) and Testwood School (1.3 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include No.5 (The Lord Nelson Public House) (0.6 miles north)
Events we cater in Hythe
If the service runs late, the food waits.
However big or small the event in Hythe, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings often include:
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Remembrance gatherings
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Gatherings at the family home
After a service at Church of St John, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Questions to ask before you book
- Travel and any London charges
- What crockery is supplied
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- The menu, including sides and any extras
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Travel to Hythe
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Menu choices and extras
- Crockery choices
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what we will ask:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Roughly how many people
- The venue or postcode
Every wake is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your wake for a quote: use our quote form.
Planning the cooking spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- A level outdoor area
- One contact on the day
- Clearance from walls and branches
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
Working with your venue
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
The process
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can get on with your wake in Hythe. In late September, sunset in Hythe is about 7:10pm; in December, about 4:00pm, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Get a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Why choose a hog roast in Hythe?
Compared with sandwich platters, a hog roast is a warm meal, especially in colder months. The main driver is numbers: bigger groups typically cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What you get with us
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
Take a look at how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
We dress smartly and keep a low profile.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who do not eat pork.
About the food
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing are the traditional pairing. Note that stuffing typically contains gluten.
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who don’t eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and children typically like it too.
Other occasions in Hythe
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and 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
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards