Hampshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Lockerley
Funeral wake catering in Lockerley: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Memorial events
- Life celebrations
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
Funeral wake catering for Lockerley
Where the roaster can go in Lockerley
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- Space inside for guests
- Space away from the building and any trees
- A friend or relative we can call
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
Funeral wake catering near Lockerley
Wakes in Lockerley happen at homes, halls, clubs and pubs. Wherever it is, the roaster cooks outdoors under cover, and we serve indoors where the venue allows. Typical bookings include wakes at home and memorial gatherings, with salads, new potatoes and apple sauce.
For a wake near Lockerley, a farmhouse or village hall often works well. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
About the food
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so nobody misses out.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg, in a roll or on a plate.
A hog roast or other catering?
Some families mix a hog roast with cakes brought by friends. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What you get with us
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Read our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
How it works
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we have agreed, and get on with roasting and serving. Autumn and winter afternoons in Lockerley get dark early: about 7:10pm in late September and 4:00pm in December, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We confirm the space.
- We cook on site.
- We serve quietly.
- We tidy up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Let us know about tight access
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
How to get a price
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Lockerley, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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Working with your venue
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we will tell you what we can send.
Wake catering near Lockerley
Lockerley is about 5 miles north-west of Romsey, in Hampshire. Our roaster is a regular sight at wakes around Lockerley. We bring hog roasts to all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Lockerley to Southampton (11 miles away).
For family travelling by train, Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, about 1.2 miles east, is the nearest station.
We cover wakes in every part of the SO51 postcode area and the streets around it. Your wake could be at a house on Butlers Close, Oval Road and Clem's Way or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Carter's Clay (1 mile south-east), Dunbridge (1 mile east), Mottisfont (2 miles east), Kimbridge (2 miles east) and Awbridge (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (11 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles south-east), Andover (13 miles north), Totton (8 miles south), Chandler's Ford (9 miles east) and Hedge End (14 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Romsey Community Hospital (4.9 miles south-east).
- Pubs nearby include Kings Arms Public House (under half a mile east)
Lockerley questions
What’s the nearest station to Lockerley?
Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, about 1.2 miles east of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Lockerley?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do you come to Lockerley?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Lockerley and Hampshire. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
Can you do something else?
There are chicken, vegetarian and vegan alternatives. We don’t offer halal meat.
Is mains power needed?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
How much does a hog roast cost?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
Where does the hog roast go?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will confirm the space with your quote.
Do you bring plates?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Not everyone eats pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Ask close family about dietary needs
Food is served as everyone gathers, calmly and without fuss.
Ask about china.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Your quote depends on:
- Distance from us
- The number of people
- Time on site
- Site access
For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to include:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Roughly how many people
- 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 you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
Events we cater in Lockerley
It copes with timings that shift.
However big or small the event in Lockerley, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings often include:
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Remembrance days
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Gatherings at the family home
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St John, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Before booking anyone
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Any travel or access charges
- If the price includes VAT
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away