Hampshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Netley Marsh
Funeral wake catering in Netley Marsh: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- One-year memorials
- Wakes in village halls
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
Book a hog roast in Netley Marsh
Funeral wake catering near Netley Marsh
Services can run over, and that’s fine: we’ll hold the food until people arrive. Give us a contact for the day. For wakes in village halls and celebration-of-life gatherings, we can cook rotisserie chicken, apple sauce and roast pork in rolls or on plates.
In a small place like Netley Marsh, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish before you book.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Compared with a venue’s set menu, a hog roast at home or a hall can be simpler and better value. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why book our hog roast in Netley Marsh
- Timed around your day
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
Arranging a wake in Netley Marsh
Netley Marsh is about 1 mile west of Totton, in Hampshire. A hog roast suits wakes around Netley Marsh, whatever the venue. We cater 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 6 miles away.
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Matthew, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. Netley Marsh is within about 4 miles of the New Forest National Park, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access. The coast is within about 6 miles of Netley Marsh, and coastal halls can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered cooking spot.
We cater wakes across the SO40 postcode area and the streets around it. From Ringwood Road and Woodlands Road or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Ashurst Bridge (1 mile south-east), Totton (1 mile east), Woodlands (1 mile south), Winsor (1 mile north-west) and Bartley (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (14 miles north-east), Eastleigh (9 miles north-east), Fareham (15 miles east), Chandler's Ford (8 miles north-east), Hedge End (10 miles east) and Lymington (11 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include National Dairy Museum (1.8 miles south-east) and Tatchbury Mount Hospital (1.1 miles north). Open spaces near Netley Marsh include Testwood Lakes.
- Local schools include Hounsdown School (1.8 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The White Horse pub (less than half a mile south)
Events we cater in Netley Marsh
The family can spend time with guests.
We are regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Netley Marsh, including:
- Life celebrations
- Memorial events
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Family get-togethers after a service
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the closest railway station is Ashurst New Forest station, roughly 1.8 miles south of the centre.
Questions to ask before booking
- If the price includes VAT
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Plates, china and cutlery
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
We clear away discreetly once everyone has eaten.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Where the roaster can go in Netley Marsh
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- A level outdoor area
- Space away from the building and any trees
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
FAQs for Netley Marsh
Is Netley Marsh too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Matthew: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is usually elsewhere. Send us the address.
Can you cater in Netley Marsh?
Yes, Netley Marsh is in our area. Send us the address and we will check the date.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Do you cater in village halls?
Homes, halls, clubs and venues, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook.
Can you work around our timings?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
How do we prepare?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Can you roast in the rain?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
Working with your venue
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
About the food
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, easy to eat standing up. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, and served hot.
How it works
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and our chef carves it when you are ready. Late-December sunset in Netley Marsh is about 4:00pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Gather dietary requirements early
Getting a price
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your wake for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Access to the cooking area
- Distance from us
- Time on site
- The number of people
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
What to tell us
When you enquire, please mention:
- Any venue rules
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- What the outdoor space is like
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, 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