Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Martin, Hampshire
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Martin and the surrounding area.
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Life celebrations
- Anniversary memorials
Funeral wake catering in Martin
Prices and what affects them
We work out each quote from:
- Plates or china
- Travel to Martin
- Menu choices and extras
- The number of people
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Where the event is
- An estimate of numbers
- Rules from the venue or landowner
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
Funeral wake catering near Martin
Services can run over, and that is fine: we will hold the food until people arrive. Name someone we can call on the day. Typical bookings include home wakes and ashes ceremonies, serving halloumi skewers, apple sauce and roast pork in rolls or on plates.
In rural Martin, home or the hall is usual. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
Places near Martin
Other occasions in Martin
For event organisers in Martin
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
Our staff are discreet and respectful.
Add chicken as an alternative.
About the food
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg, in a roll or on a plate.
Events we cater in Martin
The family can spend time with guests.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Martin, including:
- Church and village hall wakes
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Memorial events
After a service at Church of All Saints, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether plates or china are included
- Who carves and who serves
- The space, cover and access they need
- If the price includes VAT
Common questions in Martin
Is Martin too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
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. Send us the address.
Do you cater in village halls?
Most places, with an outdoor spot for cooking.
How much will it be?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
Can you serve on plates?
Both are possible: rolls for a simple meal, plates with salads and potatoes for a fuller one.
How quickly can you cater a wake?
Normally. Contact us as soon as you have a date and we’ll answer right away.
Can you cater in Martin?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will confirm availability.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
How it works
We get there well ahead of service, since slow roasting cannot be rushed. The smell typically brings people over long before we carve. In late September, sunset in Martin is about 7:10pm; in December, about 4:05pm, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- We set up and roast while you are at the service.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Get a quote
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
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After a funeral in Martin
Martin is in Hampshire. Thinking about a hog roast for the wake in Martin? We cover the whole area. We cover 683 places across Hampshire. We cater events right across the region, from Martin to Southampton (about 23 miles away).
We bring hog roasts to wakes all over SP6 and the streets around it. Whether your wake is on Townsend Lane and Downview Road or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. If your venue is just outside Martin, we also cover New Forest (1 mile south-west), Rockbourne (3 miles east) and Damerham (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ringwood (11 miles south-east), Fordingbridge (6 miles south-east), St Leonards (11 miles south), Alderholt (6 miles south-east), Poulner (11 miles south-east) and Ashley Heath (10 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Cranborne Castle Hill (4.5 miles south). Within reach you will find Western Downs.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a cold buffet, roast pork on a plate with potatoes is more filling. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Why us?
- All the equipment comes with us
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
See our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- One contact on the day
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
From the roaster
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away