Hampshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Linwood
Planning a hog roast for the wake in Linwood? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Celebrations of life
- Gatherings at the family home
- Wakes in village halls
Slow-roasted pork in Linwood
Funeral wake catering in Linwood, carved to order
Funerals are typically planned within a week or two. Get in touch as soon as the date is set, and we will give you a quick answer. For remembrance gatherings and remembrance days, we’ll put together a menu of apple sauce, roast pork in rolls or on plates and halloumi skewers and more.
In a small place like Linwood, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Timings are planned around your wake, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
Events we cater in Linwood
Quiet, respectful service.
In Linwood and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Wakes at home
- Pub and club wakes
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
What your quote should include
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Who carves and who serves
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
Also near Linwood
Other occasions in Linwood
What a hog roast costs
The biggest factors are:
- How many people are eating
- Whether you want china
- Access to the cooking area
- Menu choices and extras
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
What to tell us
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- A photo of the cooking area
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Your date and serving time
- Any dietary needs or allergies
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Linwood: halls, homes and travel
Linwood is in Hampshire. We cater wakes across Linwood and nearby. We cover 683 places in Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 15 miles away.
Linwood is within about 5 miles of the New Forest National Park; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Anywhere in BH24, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include South Gorley (2 miles west), Mockbeggar (2 miles west), Highwood (2 miles south-west), Rockford (2 miles south-west) and Hangersley (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Totton (10 miles east), Lymington (12 miles south-east), Romsey (13 miles north-east), Hythe (15 miles east), New Milton (10 miles south) and Ringwood (3 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Fordingbridge Doll Museum (3.6 miles north-west) and Godshill Castle Hill (4.1 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Linbrook Lake and Blashford Lakes.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- A hall or room for eating
- A safe distance from the hall
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Linwood
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
Looking after everyone
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Keep the alternatives labelled
We arrive in good time and roast quietly, well away from the entrance.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
Linwood questions
Is Linwood too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
Do you come to Linwood?
Yes, Linwood is in our area. Send us the address and we will confirm availability.
Where can you serve a wake?
Most places, with an outdoor spot for cooking.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is typically fine if the venue is happy.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We don’t provide halal meat.
How much will it be?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we will quote.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with family members cooking, we take the cooking off the family’s hands. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Why Linwood hosts choose us
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- All the equipment comes with us
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
See our prices page and the cost guide.
How the day works
Service is quick once we start carving: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, and sides go out at the same time. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. Wakes in Linwood are typically in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, though in December it is dark by about 4:05pm.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
How to get a price
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Linwood, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
What we serve, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, so halloumi and vegetable skewers ensure they’re not left with just salad.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed goes into rolls or onto plates alongside the pork.
- 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
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards