Hampshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Netley
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the wake makes the food part of your wake in Netley.
- Life celebrations
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Memorial events
A hog roast near Netley
Organising for someone else?
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
About our funeral wake catering in Netley
We keep things simple for families: a short conversation, a clear quote and a calm service on the day. For scattering-of-ashes gatherings and memorial gatherings, we will put together a menu of apple sauce, new potatoes and rotisserie chicken for your guests.
In Netley, the hall or the family home is a natural choice. Tell us about outdoor space for the roaster. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
Planning the cooking spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- A short route for the equipment
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- Clearance from walls and branches
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Netley
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
Common questions in Netley
How far is Netley from London?
About 69 miles from central London.
Can you do a hog roast in Westwood Woodland Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
How much room do you need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. A picture helps.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Who serves?
You do not need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
What’s the price?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Typically. Contact us when the date is set and we will tell you quickly.
Also near Netley
What else we do in Netley
The process
Slow roasting is the whole point: the meat cooks gently until it’s tender while the skin turns into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. Autumn and winter afternoons in Netley get dark early: about 7:10pm in late September and 4:00pm in December, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- Contact us when the date is set.
- We confirm the space.
- We cook on site.
- We serve quietly.
- We tidy up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
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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A closer look at the menu
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we will bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some guests will be vegetarian, so halloumi and vegetable skewers make sure they’re not left with just salad.
Occasions we serve in Netley
It feeds everyone at once, so people can eat and share memories.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Netley:
- Wakes in village halls
- Family meals after a funeral
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Gatherings at the family home
Families holding a service at Church of St Edward the Confessor often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Before booking anyone
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Any travel or access charges
Netley: halls, homes and travel
Netley is about 3 miles north-east of Hythe, in Hampshire. Netley and the surrounding area are covered for wakes. We bring hog roasts to all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
If relatives are coming by rail, Netley station serves Netley directly. Netley is within about 7 miles of the New Forest National Park, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access. Netley is within about 2 miles of the sea.
We cover wakes in every part of SO31. Your wake could be at a house on Station Road, The Crescent and Hunt Avenue, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Butlocks Heath (1 mile north-east), Hound (1 mile south-east), Weston (1 mile north-west), Old Netley (1 mile north-east) and Lowford (1 mile north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (13 miles north), Gosport (10 miles south-east), Eastleigh (6 miles north), Fareham (7 miles east), Horndean (15 miles east) and Totton (8 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum (2.5 miles east) and Coldeast (2.8 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Mercury Marshes.
- Nearby schools include The Hamble School (0.9 miles east) and Grove Park Business and Enterprise College (1 mile north)
- Local pubs include Prince Consort Public House (under half a mile south-west)
Why choose a hog roast in Netley?
Some families mix a hog roast with cakes brought by friends, which is fine with us. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
What you get with us
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- An itemised quote
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
What affects the price in Netley
Your quote depends on:
- Distance from us
- How long the roast and service take
- Crockery choices
- How easy it is to reach the spot
For larger numbers, a hog roast is normally good value, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Details that help
To check the date and the space, we’ll need:
- A photo of the cooking area
- Allergies we should know about
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Anything the venue has asked for
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Netley, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
We dress smartly and keep a low profile.
Add chicken as an alternative.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away