Hampshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Lee-on-the-Solent
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Funeral wake catering in Lee-on-the-Solent.
- Ashes ceremonies
- Memorial gatherings
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
Funeral wake catering for Lee-on-the-Solent
Funeral wake catering in Lee-on-the-Solent, carved to order
Some families choose a hog roast because it was a favourite. Tell us what matters to you and we’ll try to help. We’re often asked to cater anniversary memorials and celebrations of life, with roast pork in rolls or on plates, new potatoes and halloumi skewers.
For a wake in a place like Lee-on-the-Solent, the village hall is frequently the heart of it, and its grounds suit the roaster. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours.
What comes off the roaster
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved thick or thin, as people like it, straight from the roaster.
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who do not eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and it suits fussy eaters.
How the day works
We get there well ahead of service, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. Your guests will smell it long before they see it. Autumn and winter afternoons in Lee-on-the-Solent get dark early: about 7:10pm in late September and 4:00pm in December, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- Get in touch when the date is set.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We cook on site.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or PO13 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Lee-on-the-Solent
Is Lee-on-the-Solent close to London?
About 68 miles from central London.
What’s the nearest station to Lee-on-the-Solent?
The closest is Fareham station, roughly 3.5 miles away.
Do you come to Lee-on-the-Solent?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Lee-on-the-Solent and Hampshire. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is generally fine if the venue is happy.
What’s included?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
What space does the roaster need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will confirm the space with your quote.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
There are chicken, vegetarian and vegan alternatives. We don’t offer halal meat.
Do we need to provide electricity?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
After a funeral in Lee-on-the-Solent
Lee-on-the-Solent is about 2 miles west of Gosport, in Hampshire. A hog roast suits wakes around Lee-on-the-Solent, whatever the venue. We cover 683 places in Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 12 miles away.
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Fareham station, about 3.5 miles north. Lee-on-the-Solent is within about 5 miles of the sea.
Here we cover the PO13 postcode area, and we can cater your wake anywhere in it. Whether your wake is on High Street, Victoria Square and Wheatcroft Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Other places close to Lee-on-the-Solent we cover include Crofton (1 mile north), Peel Common (1 mile north), Rowner (2 miles north-east), Bridgemary (2 miles north-east) and Gosport (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Havant (10 miles north-east), Eastleigh (13 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles north), Horndean (11 miles north-east), Chandler's Ford (15 miles north-west) and Hedge End (9 miles north-west).
A little further out are Fareham Shopping Centre (3.6 miles north) and Gosport War Memorial Hospital (2.1 miles east). The countryside around Lee-on-the-Solent includes West of the River Alver.
- Nearby schools include Crofton School (1.4 miles north) and Baycroft School (1.4 miles north)
Occasions we serve in Lee-on-the-Solent
It copes with timings that shift.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Here are some of the most popular:
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Wakes at a local club
- One-year memorials
- Family meals after a funeral
For a service at a church like Church of St Faith, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
What your quote should include
- VAT, if it applies
- How many staff will carve and serve
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Request gluten-free rolls
Food is served as everyone gathers, quietly and respectfully.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
Where the roaster can go in Lee-on-the-Solent
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- A level outdoor area
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- One contact on the day
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
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What affects the price in Lee-on-the-Solent
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Distance from us
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The number of people
- Time on site
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What we need to know
To get the best quote, send us:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- A photo of the cooking area
- Your date and serving time
- Any dietary needs or allergies
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your wake: use our quote form.
For event organisers in Lee-on-the-Solent
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with sandwich platters, hot food feels more caring, especially in colder months. For larger numbers, a hog roast is normally good value, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why book with us
- All the equipment comes with us
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
Read our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away