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Funeral Wake Catering for Michelmersh
Funeral wake catering in Michelmersh: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Remembrance gatherings
- Wakes at home
- Hall gatherings after a service
Planning an event in Michelmersh?
Funeral wake catering in Michelmersh, carved to order
A wake might be at home, a village or church hall, a club or a pub. We need an outdoor spot to cook, and we serve indoors where the venue allows. Popular choices include rotisserie chicken, new potatoes and salads, and typical bookings are for remembrance days and gatherings at clubs and pubs.
In a small place like Michelmersh, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
Why choose a hog roast in Michelmersh?
Compared with a cold buffet, roast pork on a plate with potatoes is more filling. The main driver is numbers: bigger groups usually cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why book with us
- Timed around your day
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
Read how we price and what a hog roast costs.
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The process
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. Summer evenings in Michelmersh stay light until about 9:25pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- Contact us when the date is set.
- We confirm the space.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
How to get a price
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- A short route for the equipment
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- A safe distance from the hall
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
Common questions in Michelmersh
Which station is closest to Michelmersh?
Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, about 1.5 miles west of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Michelmersh?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is mains power needed?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
What about coeliacs?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Do you bring plates?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Frequently, yes. Contact us as soon as you have a date and we’ll tell you quickly.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Do you serve the food?
You don’t need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Occasions we serve in Michelmersh
Alternatives are available.
However big or small the event in Michelmersh, a slow roast goes a long way. We’re often asked to cater:
- Wakes at a local club
- Remembrance gatherings
- Home wakes
- Anniversary memorials
For family travelling by train, Mottisfont & Dunbridge station is about 1.5 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- Any travel or access charges
- Who carves and who serves
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- The space, cover and access they need
What a hog roast costs
The biggest factors are:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- How many people are eating
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
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Dietary requirements
- What the outdoor space is like
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
For event organisers in Michelmersh
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Wake catering near Michelmersh
Michelmersh is about 3 miles north-west of Romsey, in Hampshire. We take a hog roast for the wake to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Michelmersh and the surrounding area. We bring hog roasts to all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. Our bookings stretch from Michelmersh to Southampton (about 9 miles away).
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Mary, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
For wakes in SO51, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many guests. Streets in the area include Yew Tree Lane, Staff Road and Haccups Lane, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Close by, we cover wakes in Timsbury (1 mile south), Stonymarsh (1 mile north-west), Kimbridge (1 mile west), Mottisfont (1 mile west) and Dunbridge (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (9 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles south-east), Andover (12 miles north), Totton (8 miles south), Chandler's Ford (6 miles south-east) and Hedge End (12 miles south-east).
A little further out are King Johns House (3 miles south) and Romsey Community Hospital (3.1 miles south-east). The countryside around Michelmersh includes Emer Bog and Baddesley Common.
- Nearby, you will find The Malthouse Inn (0.5 miles south)
Allergies and dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Stuffing typically contains gluten
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
If the service runs late, we wait.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
What comes off the roaster
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, with gluten-free rolls on request.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards