Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Lovedean, Hampshire
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the wake makes the food part of your wake in Lovedean.
- Church and village hall wakes
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Remembrance days
Planning an event in Lovedean?
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with sandwich platters, hot food feels more caring, especially in colder months. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Why Lovedean hosts choose us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
Take a look at how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Funeral wake catering in Lovedean, slow-roasted on site
Wake catering across Lovedean and Hampshire, wherever the family gathers, with the roast cooked on site. We are frequently asked to cater hall gatherings after a service and gatherings after scattering ashes, serving roast pork in rolls or on plates, apple sauce and halloumi skewers.
In rural Lovedean, home or the hall is usual, with the roaster in the yard or garden. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Where the roaster can go in Lovedean
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- One contact on the day
- Permission from the hall or venue
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
If the service runs late, we wait.
Let us know if there’s something the person especially liked.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
There is no fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Travel to Lovedean
- How long the roast and service take
- Site access
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Details that help
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Where the event is
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Your date and serving time
Every wake is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your wake: fill in our quote form.
Planning the wake in Lovedean
There are options for those who do not eat pork.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Lovedean and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Church and village hall wakes
- Anniversary memorials
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
Relatives arriving by train should know that Rowlands Castle station, about 3.3 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- Staffing on the day
- The space, cover and access they need
- If the price includes VAT
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
How it works
A hog roast is always cooked outside, on a level, open spot under cover, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We agree exactly where before the day. Late-December sunset in Lovedean is about 4:00pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- The roast cooks while you’re at the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Send final numbers in good time
- Think about shelter for your guests
Get a quote
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A photo of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
Related guides
After a funeral in Lovedean
Lovedean is about 1 mile west of Horndean, in Hampshire. A hog roast suits wakes around Lovedean, whatever the venue. Lovedean is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Lovedean to Southampton (16 miles away).
The South Downs National Park is within about 8 miles of Lovedean, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We cater wakes across the PO8 postcode area. Streets in the area include New Road, Yoells Lane and Witley Road, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Horndean (1 mile east), Wecock Farm (1 mile south), Anmore (1 mile south-west), Catherington (2 miles north-east) and Denmead (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Gosport (9 miles south-west), Havant (4 miles south-east), Eastleigh (14 miles west), Fareham (8 miles south-west), Hedge End (12 miles west) and Petersfield (8 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Havant War Memorial Hospital (4.3 miles south-east) and Clanfield Earthwork (3.2 miles north-east). Open spaces near Lovedean include St Clair's Meadow and Windmill Hill.
- Nearby schools include Horndean Technology College (0.8 miles east)
For event organisers in Lovedean
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Nearby places to Lovedean
Other occasions in Lovedean
Common questions in Lovedean
Do you cater at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Is Lovedean too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Where can you serve a wake?
Homes, halls, clubs and venues, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
Can you do gluten-free?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
What happens in bad weather?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
What if the service runs late?
That is fine: we hold the food until people arrive.
When do you start roasting?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
About the food
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away