Hampshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Knowle
Planning a hog roast for the wake in Knowle? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Wakes at home
- Wakes at a local club
Funeral wake catering for Knowle
Knowle: halls, homes and travel
Knowle is about 2 miles north of Fareham, in Hampshire. We bring a hog roast for the wake to wakes anywhere in Knowle, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. Knowle is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 9 miles away.
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Francis, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. Knowle is within about 5 miles of the sea, and coastal halls can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered cooking spot.
We cover wakes in every part of the PO17 postcode area. Streets in the area include Serotine Close, Boundary Walk and Park Approach, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Other places close to Knowle we cover include Funtley (1 mile south), Tapnage (1 mile north-west), Heathfield (2 miles south), Segensworth (2 miles west) and Titchfield Park (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (13 miles north), Gosport (6 miles south-east), Havant (10 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles north-west), Horndean (9 miles east) and Totton (13 miles west).
A little further out are Portchester Castle (4.9 miles south-east) and Knowle Hospital (less than half a mile north-east). Within reach you will find Portsdown Hill and Swanwick Lakes.
- Nearby schools include The Henry Cort Community College (1.5 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Miners Arms (0.7 miles south)
Funeral wake catering in Knowle, carved to order
Services can run over, and that is fine: we will hold the food until people arrive. Name someone we can call on the day. Typical bookings include wakes at a local club and home wakes, serving apple sauce, new potatoes and roast pork in rolls or on plates.
In rural Knowle, home or the hall is usual, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
Looking after everyone
Rolls and stuffing normally contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
Our staff are discreet and respectful throughout.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
Before you choose a spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- A friend or relative we can call
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the roaster
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Organising for someone else?
If you’re a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we will tell you what we can send.
The menu, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, easy to eat standing up. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Stuffing and apple sauce
No hog roast roll is complete without sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce, cutting through the richness of the pork.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote depends on:
- Menu choices and extras
- Whether you want china
- Access to the cooking area
- Travel to Knowle
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Rough numbers
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Allergies we should know about
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
A hog roast or other catering?
If the venue has its own caterer, ask whether outside caterers are allowed. A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why us?
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- A clear quote with everything listed
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- All the equipment comes with us
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
Occasions we serve in Knowle
The family can spend time with guests.
In Knowle and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Wakes at home
- Remembrance gatherings
- One-year memorials
- Family get-togethers after a service
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the closest railway station is Fareham station, roughly 2 miles south of the centre.
Questions to ask before booking
- Who carves and who serves
- The full menu and the sides
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
Knowle questions
We are gathering after a service at Church of 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. Tell us where you will gather.
Is Knowle close to London?
Roughly 64 miles from the centre of London.
What happens after service?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
How much room do you need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a picture if you’re unsure.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
What if people arrive late?
Name someone we can call and we will serve when everyone is there.
How it works
Carving is part of the show: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, with crackling for everyone who wants it. Wakes in Knowle are usually in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, but by late December it’s dark at about 4:00pm.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- We set up and roast while you’re at the service.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about tight access
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Give us a contact number for the day
How to get a price
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
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What else we do in Knowle
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls 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