Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Kings Worthy, Hampshire
We bring a hog roast for the wake across Kings Worthy and Hampshire, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Memorial gatherings
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Life celebrations
Slow-roasted pork in Kings Worthy
Funeral wake catering in Kings Worthy, carved to order
We roast quietly on site while the service takes place, ready for when everyone comes back. Our staff serve calmly and clear away discreetly. Whether it is family meals after a funeral and memorial events, we will put together a menu of halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and salads and more.
In rural Kings Worthy, home or the hall is usual. You’ll know what’s included before you book: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
Who books funeral wake catering in Kings Worthy?
It is simple, warm, familiar food, just right after a funeral.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Kings Worthy. Here are some of the most popular:
- Gatherings at the family home
- Memorial events
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Ashes ceremonies
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Winchester station, about 1.8 miles south-west.
What to look for in a quote
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- A clear list of what’s included
- Allergen information for every dish
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
We set up quietly and start the roast early, well away from the entrance.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
Organising for someone else?
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we will confirm what we can provide.
What we serve, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, turned until the skin is golden.
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll, just as they should.
Where the roaster can go in Kings Worthy
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- One contact on the day
- Space away from the building and any trees
- Parking close by for our vehicle
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the roaster
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
The process
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can get on with your wake. For a summer wake in Kings Worthy, there is light until about 9:25pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- We set up and roast while you are at the service.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
Preparing for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Let us know about tight access
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Get a quote
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
What a hog roast costs
Your quote depends on:
- Crockery choices
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- How long the roast and service take
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
For larger numbers, a hog roast is normally good value, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What we need to know
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- Your menu choices
- An estimate of numbers
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The date and time of the event
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
After a funeral in Kings Worthy
Kings Worthy is about 2 miles north of Winchester, in Hampshire. We’re happy to travel to Kings Worthy for wakes and the places nearby. Kings Worthy is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 13 miles away.
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Mary, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
We bring hog roasts to wakes all over SO23 and the streets around it. Your wake could be at a house on London Road, Church Lane and The Woodlands or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Abbots Worthy (1 mile north-east), Easton (1 mile east), Winnall (2 miles south), Martyr Worthy (2 miles east) and Itchen Abbas (3 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (15 miles north-east), Eastleigh (9 miles south), Andover (11 miles north-west), Totton (15 miles south-west), Chandler's Ford (8 miles south-west) and Alton (15 miles east).
A little further out are St John's Rooms And Chapel (2 miles south) and Winchester Castle (2.1 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Winnall Moors and Twyford Down.
- Local schools include Henry Beaufort School (1.5 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Cart And Horses Public House (under half a mile east)
Places near Kings Worthy
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Kings Worthy: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Kings Worthy?
The closest is Winchester station, roughly 1.8 miles away.
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Mary: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
What happens in bad weather?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Is there an alternative to pork?
Yes, add chicken or a vegetarian option for those who need them.
Do you come to Kings Worthy?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Kings Worthy and Hampshire. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
Where can you serve a wake?
Homes, halls, clubs and venues, given an outdoor cooking area.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Compared with family members cooking, we take the cooking off the family’s hands. The main driver is numbers: the price per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why book with us
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards