Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Lymore, Hampshire
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Funeral wake catering in Lymore.
- One-year memorials
- Memorial gatherings
- Church and village hall wakes
Book a hog roast in Lymore
Funeral wake catering in Lymore, carved to order
Some families choose a hog roast because it was a favourite. Let us know if there is anything special and we will try to help. Typical bookings include home wakes and one-year memorials, serving apple sauce, halloumi skewers and salads.
In rural Lymore, home or the hall is usual, with the roaster in the yard or garden. The hog is roasted on site at your wake, low and slow, for hours, and carved only when you are ready to eat.
What comes off the roaster
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, easy to eat standing up. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing go with the pork perfectly. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
Places near Lymore
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Occasions we serve in Lymore
The family can spend time with guests.
However big or small the event in Lymore, a slow roast goes a long way. We are frequently asked to cater:
- Church and village hall wakes
- Memorial events
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Life celebrations
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of All Saints, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
What to look for in a quote
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Any travel or access charges
- What crockery is supplied
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
Planners, venues and businesses
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Where the roaster can go in Lymore
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- Space away from the building and any trees
- Parking close by for our vehicle
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Lymore
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
The process
Carving is part of the show: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. Late-December sunset in Lymore is about 4:05pm, 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 rough numbers.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Get a quote
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Why choose a hog roast in Lymore?
Next to a cold buffet, a warm plated meal is more comforting. A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What you get with us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Planned to your running order
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
See how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Common questions in Lymore
Do you cater at venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Can you cater after a service at Church of All Saints?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Is a week’s notice enough?
Frequently, yes. Contact us when the date is set and we’ll answer straight away.
How much will it be?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
Can you roast in the rain?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
How long does the roast need?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
After a funeral in Lymore
Lymore is about 2 miles south-west of Lymington, in Hampshire. Planning a hog roast for the wake in Lymore? We can help. Lymore is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 15 miles away.
If relatives are coming by rail, Lymington Town station is about 2.7 miles away. The New Forest National Park is within about 6 miles of Lymore, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access. The coast is within about 3 miles of Lymore.
Wherever your wake is in SO41, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your wake is on Lymore Valley, Lymore Lane and School Lane or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. For wakes just outside Lymore, we cover Everton (1 mile north), Milford on Sea (1 mile south-west), Keyhaven (1 mile south-east), Lower Pennington (1 mile east) and Pennington (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Totton (13 miles north), Hythe (12 miles north-east), New Milton (4 miles west), Ringwood (12 miles north-west), Warsash (15 miles north-east) and Barton on Sea (4 miles west).
A little further out are Lymington New Forest Hospital (2.9 miles north-east) and St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery (2.4 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Milford on Sea LNR.
- Nearby schools include Priestlands School (1.8 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Crown Public House (0.7 miles north)
Prices and what affects them
Things that change the price:
- Distance from us
- The number of people
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Access to the cooking area
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.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Your menu choices
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- What the outdoor space is like
Every wake is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your wake: send us your details through our quote form.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away