Hampshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering for King's Somborne
Looking for a hog roast for the wake in King's Somborne? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- One-year memorials
- Wakes in village halls
- Wakes at home
Book a hog roast in King's Somborne
Funeral wake catering in King's Somborne, slow-roasted on site
Funerals are usually planned within a week or two. Contact us as soon as the date is set, and we will give you a quick answer. We’re often asked to cater remembrance gatherings and church and village hall wakes, with halloumi skewers, salads and apple sauce.
In a small place like King's Somborne, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
What a hog roast costs
We don’t use a fixed price list, because every wake is different. What matters most:
- The number of people
- Site access
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Plates or china
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Details that help
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Roughly how many people
- Your menu choices
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The date and when you’d like to eat
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or SO20 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
If the service runs late, we wait.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
Why choose a hog roast in King's Somborne?
Compared with a venue’s set menu, a hog roast at home or a hall can be simpler and better value. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
What you get with us
- Served at the time you choose
- All the equipment comes with us
- An itemised quote
- Our staff serve and clear
See how we price and what a hog roast costs.
What we serve, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in King's Somborne
Do you come out to small places like King's Somborne?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is King's Somborne from London?
Roughly 67 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Is there an alternative to pork?
There are chicken, vegetarian and vegan alternatives. We do not offer halal meat.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, for confident cooks. We’ll explain the details with your quote.
How much will it be?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
What do we need to organise?
Just the venue, rough numbers and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will adjust.
The process
Here’s how the day normally runs: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. Summer evenings in King's Somborne stay light until about 9:25pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- The roast cooks while you are at the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We pack up quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Name a contact for the day
- Send final numbers in good time
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning the cooking spot
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- A friend or relative we can call
- A level outdoor area
- A hall or room for eating
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in King's Somborne
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Arranging a wake in King's Somborne
King's Somborne is about 6 miles north of Romsey, in Hampshire. Our roaster is a regular sight at wakes around King's Somborne. King's Somborne is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 12 miles away.
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, about 4 miles south-west.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO20, and we can cater your wake anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Church Road, Old Palace Farm and Forge Close, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Main roads around King's Somborne include the A3057, so getting the roaster to your wake is simple. Other places close to King's Somborne we cover include Ashley (1 mile east), Little Somborne (2 miles north-east), Up Somborne (2 miles north-east), Braishfield (4 miles south) and Lower Slackstead (4 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (7 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles south-east), Andover (9 miles north), Totton (11 miles south), Chandler's Ford (8 miles south-east) and Hedge End (14 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Romsey Community Hospital (5.8 miles south).
- Nearby, you’ll find The Crown Public House (within half a mile north-west)
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More for events in King's Somborne
Who books funeral wake catering in King's Somborne?
We serve calmly and clear away discreetly.
We are regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around King's Somborne, such as:
- Home wakes
- Celebrations of life
- Family meals after a funeral
- Memorial events
Relatives driving in can use the A3057 to reach King's Somborne.
Comparing caterers
- What crockery is supplied
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Whether travel is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away