Southampton · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Itchen
We bring a hog roast for the wake across Itchen and Southampton, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Ashes ceremonies
- Family meals after a funeral
A hog roast near Itchen
Itchen: halls, homes and travel
Itchen is about 2 miles south-east of Southampton, in Southampton. Wakes in Itchen are part of our patch, as well as the surrounding area. We bring hog roasts to 40 places in Southampton.
With the A3025 nearby, it’s easy for family travelling by car to reach Itchen. If relatives are coming by rail, Woolston station serves Itchen directly. Itchen is within about 7 miles of the New Forest National Park, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access. The coast is within about 2 miles of Itchen, and coastal halls can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered cooking spot.
Anywhere in SO19 and SO14, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your wake could be at a house on Sea Road, Oak Road and West Road, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Main roads around Itchen include the A3025, which makes travel to your wake easy. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Peartree Green (1 mile north-west), Northam (1 mile north-west), Sholing (1 mile east), Bitterne (1 mile north-east) and St Mary's (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Shirley (3 miles north-west), Regents Park (3 miles west), Maybush (4 miles north-west), Coxford (4 miles north-west), Freemantle (3 miles west) and Lordswood (4 miles north-west). Itchen is one of the larger places we cover in Southampton, with plenty of venues for wakes.
Other landmarks nearby include Bitterne Local History Society Heritage And Research Centre (0.9 miles north) and Marlands Shopping Centre (1.6 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Netley Common.
- Schools near Itchen include Woolston School (under half a mile south) and Oasis Academy Sholing (0.6 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Engineers Arms (1 mile north-west)
About our funeral wake catering in Itchen
Some families choose a hog roast because it was a favourite. Tell us what matters to you and we will do our best. For gatherings after a cremation and hall gatherings after a service, we will put together a menu of new potatoes, roast pork in rolls or on plates and apple sauce.
For a wake in a place like Itchen, the village hall is frequently the heart of it, and its grounds suit the roaster. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours.
- Area
- Itchen (SO19, SO14)
- Region
- Southampton
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a cold buffet, roast pork on a plate with potatoes is more filling. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why Itchen hosts choose us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Sides to make it a full meal
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Carved to order by a chef
See our pricing or the cost guide.
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Itchen
Is Itchen close to London?
About 69 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cater after a service at Jesus Chapel - St Mary Extra?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will talk it through when we quote.
What comes with the hog roast?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
How much room do you need?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A picture helps.
Is there a non-pork option?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We don’t provide halal meat.
Do you need anything from the family?
Only the place, numbers and a contact. We will handle the rest.
What happens on the day
People love watching the carving: the hog is carved in front of your guests, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. Summer evenings in Itchen stay light until about 9:25pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- Contact us when the date is set.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We tidy up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Send final numbers in good time
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
How to get 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.
Planning help
Space, access and the venue
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- A safe distance from the hall
- A level outdoor area
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Itchen
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Check with family about dietary needs
Our staff are discreet and respectful throughout.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
What else we do in Itchen
Planning the wake in Itchen
There are options for those who do not eat pork.
However big or small the event in Itchen, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings often include:
- Home wakes
- One-year memorials
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
After a service at Jesus Chapel - St Mary Extra, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What your quote should include
- How dietary needs are handled
- Who carves and who serves
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Prices and what affects them
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Numbers
- Travel to Itchen
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.
What to tell us
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Where the event is
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Any venue rules
- What the outdoor space is like
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A photo of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we’ll tell you what we can send.
The menu, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and it suits fussy eaters.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll, just as they should.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards