Hampshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Morestead
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Funeral wake catering in Morestead.
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Wakes in village halls
- Remembrance gatherings
Funeral wake catering for Morestead
Morestead: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Morestead?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Morestead from London?
About 60 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is generally fine if the venue is happy.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you’re not left with the mess.
Can you cater at home?
Most places, if the roaster can cook outside.
What if it rains?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We work back from when you want to eat, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
Where does the hog roast go?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
Funeral wake catering in Morestead, carved to order
Served on plates with salads and potatoes, a hog roast is a full meal. Chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option are there for anyone who doesn’t eat pork. Typical bookings include gatherings at the family home and ashes ceremonies, serving rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and apple sauce.
Near Morestead, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. You will know what’s included before you book: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
The menu, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so everyone has something hot.
Planning for dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
We set up quietly and start the roast early, well away from the entrance.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who do not eat pork.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a cold buffet, a warm plated meal is more comforting. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why us?
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Timed around your day
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
For event organisers in Morestead
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Before you choose a spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Space inside for guests
- Parking close by for our vehicle
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
From the roaster
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Salads
Step by step
When we arrive, 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, worked back from your serving time. Most wakes in Morestead are held in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, but by late December it is dark at about 4:00pm.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- 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
- Name a contact for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
How to get a price
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or SO21 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
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After a funeral in Morestead
Morestead is about 3 miles south-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. We cater wakes across Morestead and nearby, from gardens to fields. Morestead is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Morestead to Southampton (9 miles away).
For a service at a church like Morestead Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Anywhere in SO21, we can bring the roaster to you. Your wake could be at a house on Morestead Road and Jackman's Hill or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Other places close to Morestead we cover include Owslebury Bottom (1 mile south), Owslebury (1 mile south), Baybridge (2 miles south-east), Hensting (2 miles south) and Temple Valley (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (3 miles north-west), Eastleigh (5 miles south-west), Fareham (13 miles south), Andover (15 miles north-west), Horndean (14 miles south-east) and Totton (13 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include St John's Rooms And Chapel (2.7 miles north-west) and Wolvesey Castle (2.5 miles north-west). Open spaces near Morestead include Twyford Down and Hockley Meadows.
Planning the wake in Morestead
The family can spend time with guests.
We’re regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Morestead, including:
- Wakes at a local club
- Memorial events
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Ashes ceremonies
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Shawford station, about 2.4 miles west.
What your quote should include
- What crockery is supplied
- Any travel or access charges
- Staffing on the day
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
What affects the price in Morestead
We work out each quote from:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Numbers
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- How long the roast and service take
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, please mention:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Where the event is
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- An estimate of numbers
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.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards