Hampshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Kimbridge
Looking for a hog roast for the wake in Kimbridge? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Memorial gatherings
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Family meals after a funeral
A hog roast near Kimbridge
Working with your venue
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we will tell you what we can send.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Funeral wake catering in Kimbridge, slow-roasted on site
After a funeral in Kimbridge, people need somewhere to gather and something warm to eat. Roast pork in a roll or on a plate is comforting and familiar, and it takes the cooking off the family. Typical bookings include hall gatherings after a service and family get-togethers after a service, with roast pork in rolls or on plates, apple sauce and new potatoes.
In a small place like Kimbridge, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
What comes off the roaster
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, served in a roll with salads.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Towns and villages near Kimbridge
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A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with sandwich platters, a hog roast is a warm meal, especially in colder months. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Why us?
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Serving and clearing done for you
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- A clear quote with everything listed
Read how we price or the cost guide.
Kimbridge: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Kimbridge?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Which station is closest to Kimbridge?
The closest is Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Will there be enough to go round?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
Do you need power or water?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
Can you work around our timings?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will adjust.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
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.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
We work out each quote from:
- Travel to Kimbridge
- Numbers
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Plates or china
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Your date and serving time
- Dietary requirements
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Roughly how many people
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning the cooking spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- A friend or relative we can call
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- Permission from the hall or venue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
Planning for dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
Our staff are discreet and respectful throughout.
Ask about china.
Wakes in Kimbridge: venues and practical details
Kimbridge is about 3 miles north-west of Romsey, in Hampshire. From village halls to gardens and fields, wakes around Kimbridge suit a hog roast. Kimbridge is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 10 miles away.
For a service at a church like Church of St Andrew, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO51, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Dunbridge (1 mile north-west), Mottisfont (1 mile north), Stonymarsh (1 mile north-east), Michelmersh (1 mile east) and Timsbury (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (10 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles south-east), Andover (13 miles north), Totton (8 miles south), Chandler's Ford (7 miles south-east) and Hedge End (13 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find King Johns House (3 miles south-east) and Romsey Community Hospital (3.3 miles south-east). Open spaces near Kimbridge include Emer Bog and Baddesley Common.
- Nearby, you will find The Bear And Ragged Staff Public House (under half a mile east)
What happens on the day
Slow roasting is the whole point: the meat cooks gently until it is tender while the skin crisps into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. For a summer wake in Kimbridge, there is light until about 9:25pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
How to prepare
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Get a quote
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Why choose funeral wake catering in Kimbridge?
It’s simple, warm, familiar food, just right after a funeral.
Whatever the occasion in Kimbridge, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We’re frequently asked to cater:
- Memorial events
- Anniversary memorials
- Wakes at a local club
- Celebrations of life
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, about 0.8 miles north-west.
Questions to ask before you book
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Whether plates or china are included
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- If the price includes VAT
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away