Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Knightwood, Hampshire
Looking for a hog roast for the wake in Knightwood? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Memorial gatherings
Funeral wake catering for Knightwood
About our funeral wake catering in Knightwood
Wakes in Knightwood happen at homes, halls, clubs and pubs. Wherever it is, the roaster cooks outdoors under cover, and the food can be served inside. We’re often asked to cater family get-togethers after a service and gatherings at the family home, with salads, halloumi skewers and new potatoes.
Around Knightwood, wakes are frequently at the village hall, a pub or home. Let us know where the roaster could go. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
What we serve, dish by dish
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, which keeps it hot and moist right to the last roll.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal.
After a funeral in Knightwood
Knightwood is about 1 mile west of Chandler's Ford, in Hampshire. We cater wakes across Knightwood and nearby, from gardens to fields. We bring hog roasts to 683 places across Hampshire.
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Chandlers Ford station, roughly 0.8 miles south-east of the centre.
Here we cover the SO53 and SO52 postcode area. Whether your wake is on Foyle Road, Harvest Road and Flexford Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Chilworth Old Village (2 miles south-west), Chilworth (2 miles south), North Baddesley (2 miles west), Toothill (3 miles south-west) and Bassett (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Winchester (6 miles north-east), Eastleigh (3 miles south-east), Fareham (13 miles south-east), Totton (7 miles south-west), Hedge End (7 miles south-east) and Romsey (4 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Romsey Community Hospital (3.5 miles west) and Eastleigh Museum (2.5 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Flexford Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Knightwood include Toynbee School (1.4 miles south-east)
Prices and what affects them
We don’t use a fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- Crockery choices
- Access to the cooking area
- Numbers
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Getting an accurate quote
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Where the event is
- An estimate of numbers
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Allergies we should know about
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, use our quote form.
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Knightwood
We are gathering after a service at St Francis: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is generally elsewhere. Send us the address.
What’s the nearest station to Knightwood?
The closest is Chandlers Ford station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
Where can you serve a wake?
Wherever the family gathers, with an outdoor spot for cooking.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat is not something we offer.
Can you cater in Knightwood?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will confirm availability.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll fit around changes.
Where does the hog roast go?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A photo helps.
Will there be enough to go round?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
Occasions we serve in Knightwood
Quiet, respectful service.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Typical bookings include:
- One-year memorials
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Remembrance gatherings
- Life celebrations
If the funeral is at a church such as St Francis, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
What your quote should include
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Allergen information for every dish
- Who carves and who serves
Also near Knightwood
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For event organisers in Knightwood
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a venue’s set menu, a hog roast at a hall is often simpler. The main driver is numbers: bigger groups normally cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why book our hog roast in Knightwood
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- An itemised quote
- Timed around your day
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
Read how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Planning the cooking spot
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- A hall or room for eating
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- Permission from the hall or venue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
How the day works
The roaster is gas-fired, so we don’t need mains power to cook; a nearby socket helps with lights if service runs into the evening. In late September, sunset in Knightwood is about 7:10pm; in December, about 4:00pm, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- Share the date, place and rough numbers.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to get a price is to 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. Use our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Stuffing typically contains gluten
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
If the service runs late, we wait.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards