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Hog Roast for a Wake in Lower Slackstead, Hampshire
Funeral wake catering in Lower Slackstead: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Ashes ceremonies
Funeral wake catering in Lower Slackstead
Funeral wake catering near Lower Slackstead
Roast pork with salads, new potatoes and coleslaw makes a proper meal, or rolls keep it simple. Chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option are there for anyone who does not eat pork. Typical bookings include gatherings after scattering ashes and remembrance gatherings, with roast pork in rolls or on plates, salads and rotisserie chicken.
Near Lower Slackstead, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
The process
People love watching the carving: the hog is carved in front of your guests, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. Late-December sunset in Lower Slackstead 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 9:25pm.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while you’re at the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We pack up quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Getting a price
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your wake: fill in our quote form.
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FAQs for Lower Slackstead
How far is Lower Slackstead from London?
About 67 miles from central London.
Do you come out to small places like Lower Slackstead?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What about coeliacs?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
How long does the roast need?
Hours rather than minutes. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Is it a sit-down meal?
Both are possible: plates with sides or simple rolls.
What happens in bad weather?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
How much room do you need?
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.
Occasions we serve in Lower Slackstead
It copes with timings that shift.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Lower Slackstead:
- Wakes at home
- Anniversary memorials
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Family meals after a funeral
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Romsey station, about 3.3 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Allergen information for every dish
- Staffing on the day
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Some families mix a hog roast with cakes brought by friends, which is fine with us. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Why Lower Slackstead hosts choose us
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Served at the time you choose
Read how we price and the cost guide.
Wake catering near Lower Slackstead
Lower Slackstead is about 3 miles north-east of Romsey, in Hampshire. We bring a hog roast for the wake to wakes anywhere in Lower Slackstead, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. Lower Slackstead is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 8 miles away.
For a service at a church like Church of All Saints, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Wherever your wake is in SO51, we can bring the roaster to you. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Knapp (1 mile south-east), Braishfield (1 mile west), Ampfield (1 mile south), Gosport (2 miles south) and Crampmoor (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (6 miles north-east), Eastleigh (6 miles south-east), Andover (13 miles north), Totton (8 miles south), Chandler's Ford (4 miles south-east) and Hedge End (10 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include King Johns House (3.7 miles south-west) and Romsey Community Hospital (3 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Emer Bog and Baddesley Common.
What the cooking area needs
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- A level outdoor area
- Clearance from walls and branches
- A hall or room for eating
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
Looking after everyone
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Request gluten-free rolls
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Access to the cooking area
- Distance from us
- Whether you want china
- Time on site
The main driver is numbers: the price per head generally falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
Details that help
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Roughly how many people
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- A picture of the cooking area
- Your date and serving time
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and it suits fussy eaters.
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and it’s carved fresh as people come up.
Working with your venue
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away