Hampshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Mottisfont
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Mottisfont and the surrounding area.
- Family meals after a funeral
- Gatherings at the family home
- Hall gatherings after a service
A hog roast near Mottisfont
How our funeral wake catering works in Mottisfont
Roast pork with salads, new potatoes and coleslaw makes a proper meal, or rolls keep it simple. Chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option are there for anyone who doesn’t eat pork. On the menu are halloumi skewers, new potatoes and salads, and typical bookings are for wakes at home and celebration-of-life gatherings.
In a small place like Mottisfont, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. 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.
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
We hold the food if people are delayed.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
Towns and villages near Mottisfont
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Planning the wake in Mottisfont
Hearty food that most people like, just right after a funeral.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Mottisfont, including:
- Remembrance gatherings
- One-year memorials
- Home wakes
- Wakes at a local club
If relatives are coming by rail, Mottisfont & Dunbridge station is about 0.6 miles away.
What your quote should include
- The full menu and the sides
- Allergen information for every dish
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Whether plates or china are included
For event organisers in Mottisfont
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
Mottisfont: halls, homes and travel
Mottisfont is about 4 miles north-west of Romsey, in Hampshire. Mottisfont is well within our area for wakes and the places nearby. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. We cater events right across the region, from Mottisfont to Southampton (10 miles away).
Families holding a service at Church of St Andrew frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO51, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Mottisfont Lane, Church Lane and Hatt Lane, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Other places close to Mottisfont we cover include Stonymarsh (1 mile east), Dunbridge (1 mile south-west), Kimbridge (1 mile south), Michelmersh (1 mile east) and Timsbury (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (10 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles south-east), Andover (12 miles north), Totton (8 miles south), Chandler's Ford (7 miles south-east) and Hedge End (13 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include King Johns House (3.7 miles south-east) and Romsey Community Hospital (4 miles south-east).
- Nearby, you’ll find The Bear And Ragged Staff Public House (0.8 miles south-east)
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to sandwiches, a hog roast is a warm meal. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why book with us
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Carved to order by a chef
Read how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Where the roaster can go in Mottisfont
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- A safe distance from the hall
- A short route for the equipment
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Questions from Mottisfont
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Andrew?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Which station is closest to Mottisfont?
Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, about 0.6 miles south-west of the centre.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
What if things run late?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will adjust.
Do you serve the food?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
What do you need from us on the day?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Is there a non-pork option?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
What’s included?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
About the food
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed goes into rolls or onto plates.
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll, just as they should.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Each price is built from:
- Numbers
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Distance from us
- Whether you want china
The main driver is numbers: bigger groups usually cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What to tell us
Here’s what we will ask:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Rough numbers
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of the cooking area
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
How the day works
We work to your timings. If things run late, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so tell us as soon as plans change. Wakes in Mottisfont are normally in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, but by late December it is dark at about 4:00pm.
- Share the date, place and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- We set up and roast while you’re at the service.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Getting a price
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, use our quote form.
Related guides
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away