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Hog Roast for a Wake in Maybush, Southampton
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Maybush and across Southampton.
- Gatherings at the family home
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Wakes in village halls
Slow-roasted pork in Maybush
Funeral wake catering in Maybush, carved to order
We cater wakes in Maybush and the surrounding area, wherever the family gathers, with the roast cooked on site. On the menu are apple sauce, rotisserie chicken and roast pork in rolls or on plates, and typical bookings are for wakes at home and hall gatherings after a service.
Around Maybush, wakes are often at the village hall, a pub or home. Let us know where the roaster could go. The hog is roasted on site at your wake, slowly, over several hours, then carved fresh for your guests.
- Location
- Maybush (SO16, SO15)
- Area hub
- Southampton
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
How the day works
A hog roast is always cooked outside, under a gazebo on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We will agree the spot with you beforehand. In late September, sunset in Maybush is about 7:10pm; in December, about 4:00pm, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Before we arrive
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
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Why choose funeral wake catering in Maybush?
It’s simple, warm, familiar food, just right after a funeral.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Here are some of the most popular:
- Pub and club wakes
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Memorial events
- Anniversary memorials
If the funeral is at a church such as St Peter's Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Questions to ask before booking
- If the price includes VAT
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Allergen information for every dish
What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- A level outdoor area
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- Approval from the landlord or committee
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we serve
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to a cold buffet, roast pork on a plate with potatoes is more filling. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Why Maybush hosts choose us
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- All the equipment comes with us
Read our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
FAQs for Maybush
Which station is closest to Maybush?
Redbridge station, about 1.2 miles south-west of the centre.
Can you roast near the sea around Maybush?
Yes. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
What space does the roaster 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 check it with you before booking.
What do we need to organise?
Just the venue, rough numbers and a contact for the day. We will handle the rest.
Where can you serve a wake?
Most places, if the roaster can cook outside.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you are not left with the mess.
Do you need power or water?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
How big a hog will we need?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will talk it through when we quote.
Nearby places to Maybush
Also in Maybush
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
About the food
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce make the roll, just as they should.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, turned until the skin is golden.
Planning for dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
We clear away discreetly once everyone has eaten.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Wake catering near Maybush
Maybush is about 3 miles east of Totton, in Southampton. We cover wakes in Maybush. Maybush is one of 40 towns and villages in Southampton we cover.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Redbridge station, about 1.2 miles south-west, is the nearest station. The New Forest National Park is within about 7 miles of Maybush, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access. Maybush is within about 4 miles of the sea.
We bring hog roasts to wakes all over the SO16 and SO15 postcode area. From Link Road, Palm Road and Vine Road or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Close by, we cover wakes in Coxford (1 mile north-east), Hillyfields (1 mile north-west), Regents Park (1 mile south-east), Shirley (1 mile south-east) and Millbrook (1 mile south). Further out, we also cater in Southampton (3 miles east), Townhill Park (4 miles east), Midanbury (4 miles east), Thornhill (5 miles east), Chartwell Green (4 miles east) and Harefield (5 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Eling Experience (1.8 miles south-west) and Western Community Hospital (under half a mile south). Within reach you’ll find Testwood Lakes.
- Schools near Maybush include Millbrook Community School (less than half a mile north-west) and Regents Park Community College (0.7 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include Bridge Tavern (within half a mile north-east)
What affects the price in Maybush
We don’t use a fixed price list, because every wake is different. The main factors are:
- The journey to the venue
- Whether you want china
- How long the roast and service take
- Site access
For larger numbers, a hog roast is normally good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What to tell us
To check availability and the cooking area, we will need:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Roughly how many people
- Where the event is
- Anything the venue has asked for
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards