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Hog Roast for a Wake in Mansbridge, Southampton
Funeral wake catering in Mansbridge: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Anniversary memorials
- Remembrance gatherings
- Family meals after a funeral
Book a hog roast in Mansbridge
Why choose a hog roast in Mansbridge?
Rather than relatives cooking, we take the cooking off the family’s hands. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book our hog roast in Mansbridge
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Take a look at how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Funeral wake catering near Mansbridge
If the service runs late, we wait: a cooked roast can be held for a while. Give us a contact for the day. Whether it’s remembrance days and gatherings at the family home, we can cook new potatoes, rotisserie chicken and roast pork in rolls or on plates and more.
In Mansbridge, the hall or the family home is a natural choice. Let us know where the roaster could go. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish before booking.
- Location
- Mansbridge (SO18, SO16, SO17)
- County
- Southampton
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Towns and villages near Mansbridge
Other occasions in Mansbridge
Mansbridge: your questions answered
Can you cater after a service at St. Mary's Church?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Can you roast near the sea around Mansbridge?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Where can you serve a wake?
Wherever the family gathers, if the roaster can cook outside.
Do we need to provide electricity?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You will get allergen details for everything.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Can you cater in Mansbridge?
We do. Send us the address and we’ll check the date.
Planners, venues and businesses
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Each price is built from:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Travel to Mansbridge
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- How many people are eating
For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What we need to know
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- Your date and serving time
- Anything the venue has asked for
- An estimate of numbers
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
Send us the date, the address or SO18 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
Wakes in Mansbridge: venues and practical details
Mansbridge is about 2 miles north-east of Southampton, in Southampton. Mansbridge is well within our area for wakes and the places nearby. We bring hog roasts to all 40 towns and villages in Southampton.
After a service at St. Mary's Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. Relatives arriving by train should know that Swaythling station is about 0.6 miles away. The coast is within about 3 miles of Mansbridge.
Wakes anywhere in SO18, SO16 and SO17 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. Streets in the area include Wide Lane, Dart Road and Copse Road, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Main roads around Mansbridge include the A27, which makes travel to your wake easy. Other places close to Mansbridge we cover include Townhill Park (1 mile south-east), Swaythling (1 mile west), Midanbury (1 mile south), Chartwell Green (1 mile south-east) and Bitterne Park (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Shirley (3 miles west), Regents Park (3 miles west), Sholing (3 miles south), Maybush (4 miles west), Woolston (3 miles south) and Coxford (3 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Bitterne Local History Society Heritage And Research Centre (1.6 miles south) and Netley Castle (4.1 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Netley Common.
- Local schools include The Gregg School (0.5 miles south-east) and Bitterne Park School (0.6 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Fleming Arms Public House (0.6 miles north-west)
How the day works
The secret is time: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin crisps into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. Summer evenings in Mansbridge stay light until about 9:25pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- Contact us when the date is set.
- We confirm the space.
- We cook on site.
- We serve quietly.
- We tidy up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and alternatives
Some guests will not eat pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Ask close family about dietary needs
We dress smartly and keep a low profile throughout.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
The menu, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some guests will be vegetarian, so halloumi and vegetable skewers make sure they’re not left with just salad.
Who books funeral wake catering in Mansbridge?
It feeds everyone at once, so people can eat and share memories.
We are regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Mansbridge, such as:
- Wakes at home
- Remembrance days
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Wakes at a local club
Mansbridge is on or near the A27, handy for relatives driving in.
What to look for in a quote
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Plates, china and cutlery
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- A safe distance from the hall
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
From the roaster
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards