Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Martyr Worthy, Hampshire
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Martyr Worthy and the surrounding area.
- Celebrations of life
- Home wakes
- Gatherings after a cremation
Planning an event in Martyr Worthy?
What the cooking area needs
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- Clearance from walls and branches
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Funeral wake catering near Martyr Worthy
Some families choose a hog roast because it was a favourite. Let us know if there is anything special and we’ll do our best. We serve roast pork in rolls or on plates, salads and rotisserie chicken, and we are regularly asked to cater gatherings after scattering ashes and family meals after a funeral.
In a small place like Martyr Worthy, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours, and carved only when you’re ready to eat.
What happens on the day
On the day, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, timed so it is ready when you want to eat. For a summer wake in Martyr Worthy, there is light until about 9:25pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Send final numbers in good time
Getting a price
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or SO21 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
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How we price a hog roast for the wake
There is no fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Plates or china
- Numbers
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Dietary requirements
- Your menu choices
- Rough numbers
- Any venue rules
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.
Martyr Worthy: halls, homes and travel
Martyr Worthy is about 4 miles north-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. Wakes in Martyr Worthy are part of our patch, along with the towns and villages around it. We cover 683 places across Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 14 miles away.
For a service at a church like Church of St Swithin, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
For wakes in SO21, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. Streets in the area include Chilland Lane and Bridgetts Lane, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Close by, we cover wakes in Itchen Abbas (1 mile east), Easton (1 mile south-west), Abbots Worthy (2 miles west), Itchen Stoke (2 miles east) and Kings Worthy (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (13 miles north-east), Winchester (4 miles south-west), Eastleigh (10 miles south-west), Andover (13 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (10 miles south-west) and Alton (13 miles east).
A little further out are Wolvesey Castle (3.5 miles south-west) and Royal Observer Corps Museum (2.8 miles south-west). Open spaces near Martyr Worthy include Winnall Moors and Twyford Down.
- Local pubs include The Plough pub (0.7 miles east)
FAQs for Martyr Worthy
Which station is closest to Martyr Worthy?
The closest is Winchester station, roughly 3.5 miles away.
Is Martyr Worthy close to London?
Roughly 57 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you cater in village halls?
At home, a hall, a club or a venue, given an outdoor cooking area.
What about coeliacs?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
How do we prepare?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
Can you cater in Martyr Worthy?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Martyr Worthy and Hampshire. Send us the address for a quote.
How much will it be?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat is not something we offer.
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
If you are a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
Places near Martyr Worthy
What else we do in Martyr Worthy
Planning the wake in Martyr Worthy
There are options for those who don’t eat pork.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Typical bookings include:
- Pub and club wakes
- Church and village hall wakes
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Memorial gatherings
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Winchester station, about 3.5 miles south-west.
Comparing caterers
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Any travel or access charges
- What crockery is supplied
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a venue’s set menu, a hog roast at home or a hall can be simpler and better value. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What you get with us
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- An itemised quote
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
See our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Looking after everyone
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
We arrive in good time and roast quietly, well away from the entrance.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
What comes off the roaster
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, easy to eat standing up. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, so halloumi and vegetable skewers make sure they’re not left with just salad.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away