Hampshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Mead End
We bring a hog roast for the wake to Mead End and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Memorial gatherings
- Wakes in village halls
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
Planning an event in Mead End?
Mead End: halls, homes and travel
Mead End is about 4 miles north-west of Lymington, in Hampshire. Wakes in Mead End are part of our patch. Mead End is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Mead End to Southampton (14 miles away).
After a service at St Andrew, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. Mead End is within about 4 miles of the New Forest National Park; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural. The coast is within about 5 miles of Mead End.
Anywhere in SO41, we can roast on site for your guests. From Marley Mount and Boundway or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Tiptoe (1 mile south), Sway (1 mile east), Bashley (1 mile south-west), Ashley (2 miles south) and Wootton (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Totton (11 miles north-east), Lymington (4 miles south-east), Hythe (11 miles north-east), Ringwood (8 miles north-west), Barton on Sea (3 miles south-west) and Dibden Purlieu (11 miles north-east).
A little further out are Lymington New Forest Hospital (3.8 miles east) and Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum (2.2 miles south-west). Open spaces near Mead End include Milford on Sea LNR.
- Nearby, you will find The Plough Public House (0.8 miles south)
Funeral wake catering near Mead End
Wakes are frequently arranged at short notice. Contact us as soon as you have a date, and we will give you a quick answer. On the menu are apple sauce, roast pork in rolls or on plates and new potatoes, and typical bookings are for family meals after a funeral and remembrance days.
Near Mead End, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. The hog is roasted on site at your wake, slowly, over several hours, and carved only when you’re ready to eat.
More for events in Mead End
A hog roast compared with other options
If the venue has its own caterer, check whether we can cater there. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Why book with us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Timed around your day
- Carved to order by a chef
- Serving and clearing done for you
Take a look at our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
Planning the cooking spot
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- A friend or relative we can call
- Space away from the building and any trees
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Mead End
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
The menu, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and children typically like it too.
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it is needed, which keeps it hot and moist.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Mead End?
We serve calmly and clear away discreetly.
We’re regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Mead End, such as:
- Remembrance gatherings
- Life celebrations
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Wakes in village halls
Relatives arriving by train should know that Sway station, about 0.9 miles east, is the nearest station.
Before booking anyone
- Plates, china and cutlery
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Who carves and who serves
Looking after everyone
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
We set up quietly and start the roast early, well away from the entrance.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
Mead End questions
Is Mead End too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What’s the nearest station to Mead End?
The closest is Sway station, roughly 0.9 miles away.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will adjust.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is usually fine if the venue is happy.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, for confident cooks. We’ll explain the details with your quote.
Is there a non-pork option?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat is not something we offer.
Can you roast in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
For event organisers in Mead End
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Prices and what affects them
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Travel to Mead End
- Access to the cooking area
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Whether you want china
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The address or postcode
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- The date and time of the event
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
What happens on the day
Rain doesn’t stop the roast, because we cook under cover. It’s worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. For a summer wake in Mead End, there’s light until about 9:25pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
Getting ready for the day
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
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- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away