Hampshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Lower Burgate
Funeral wake catering in Lower Burgate: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Memorial gatherings
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
Slow-roasted pork in Lower Burgate
Where the roaster can go in Lower Burgate
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- Space away from the building and any trees
- A level outdoor area
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Lower Burgate
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
Funeral wake catering near Lower Burgate
Funerals are usually planned within a week or two. Get in touch as soon as the date is set, and we will give you a quick answer. Typical bookings include memorial gatherings and home wakes, serving new potatoes, roast pork in rolls or on plates and apple sauce.
In a small place like Lower Burgate, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Timings are planned around your wake, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
What happens on the day
A hog roast is always cooked outside, on a level, open spot under cover, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We agree exactly where before the day. For a summer wake in Lower Burgate, there’s light until about 9:25pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- Get in touch when the date is set.
- We confirm the space.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- We serve quietly.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Get a quote
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A picture of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Stuffing usually contains gluten
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
One contact for the day helps, so the family can focus on guests.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
What comes off the roaster
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, easy to eat standing up. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
After a funeral in Lower Burgate
Lower Burgate is in Hampshire. Wakes in Lower Burgate are part of our patch, along with the towns and villages around it. Lower Burgate is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 17 miles away.
For wakes in SP6, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. Whether your wake is on Kingfisher Drive, Grebe Place and Salisbury Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Tinkers Cross (1 mile west), Upper Burgate (1 mile north), Fordingbridge (1 mile south-west), Horseport (1 mile south) and Criddlestyle (1 mile south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Totton (12 miles east), Romsey (14 miles east), New Milton (14 miles south-east), Ringwood (6 miles south), Barton on Sea (15 miles south) and Marchwood (15 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Godshill Castle Hill (1 mile east) and Fordingbridge Museum (0.8 miles south). Open spaces near Lower Burgate include Blashford Lakes.
- Local schools include Fordingbridge Infant School (within half a mile south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The George Inn (0.8 miles south)
Events we cater in Lower Burgate
It copes with timings that shift.
Whatever the occasion in Lower Burgate, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We are frequently asked to cater:
- Life celebrations
- Memorial events
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Anniversary memorials
After a service at St Mary's Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Questions to ask before you book
- A clear list of what’s included
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- VAT, if it applies
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Compared with sandwich platters, hot food feels more caring, especially in colder months. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
What you get with us
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Timed around your day
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
Take a look at our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
FAQs for Lower Burgate
Do you come out to small places like Lower Burgate?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
We are gathering after a service at St Mary's Church: 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’ll gather.
Do you need power or water?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Who serves?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
How quickly can you cater a wake?
We do our best at short notice. Send the date and venue for a quick answer.
What about coeliacs?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
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’ll confirm the space with your quote.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We work back from when you want to eat, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
Towns and villages near Lower Burgate
Other occasions in Lower Burgate
Working with your venue
If you’re booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote depends on:
- The number of people
- How long the roast and service take
- Access to the cooking area
- Travel to Lower Burgate
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- The date and time of the event
- Where the event is
- Any venue rules
- A photo of the cooking area
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or SP6 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards