Hampshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering for New Milton
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the wake makes the food part of your wake in New Milton.
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Life celebrations
- Remembrance gatherings
Funeral wake catering for New Milton
Funeral wake catering in New Milton, carved to order
Funerals are normally planned within a week or two. Get in touch as soon as the date is set, and we’ll give you a quick answer. We’re often asked to cater ashes ceremonies and family meals after a funeral, with halloumi skewers, new potatoes and roast pork in rolls or on plates.
In New Milton, the hall is often where people gather. Timings are planned around your wake, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
About the food
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some guests will be vegetarian, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Common questions in New Milton
Which station is closest to New Milton?
New Milton has its own station: New Milton station.
Do you cater at venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Is there a non-pork option?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Typically. Contact us as soon as you have a date and we will answer straight away.
What if the service runs late?
Name someone we can call and we’ll serve when everyone is there.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
What’s included?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Allergies and dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
Our staff are discreet and respectful.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Towns and villages near New Milton
Other occasions in New Milton
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a venue’s set menu, a hog roast at a hall is often simpler. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book with us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- All the equipment comes with us
- A clear quote with everything listed
See how we price or the cost guide.
What the cooking area needs
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- A contact for the day who isn’t immediate family
- Clearance from walls and branches
- A short route for the equipment
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
Events we cater in New Milton
Hearty food that most people like, just right after a funeral.
Here’s what people in New Milton most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Church and village hall wakes
- One-year memorials
- Memorial events
- Gatherings after a cremation
After a service at Parish Church of St Magdalene, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What to look for in a quote
- If the price includes VAT
- Any travel or access charges
- The full menu and the sides
- How many staff will carve and serve
What happens on the day
Serving is straightforward: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, and sides go out at the same time. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. Wakes in New Milton are generally in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, but by late December it’s dark at about 4:05pm.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- We set up and roast while you are at the service.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Gather dietary requirements early
Get a quote
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for New Milton, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Wakes in New Milton: venues and practical details
New Milton is in Hampshire. Our roaster is a regular sight at wakes around New Milton, from gardens to fields. We cover 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from New Milton to Southampton (16 miles away).
With the A337 and B3055 nearby, it is easy for family travelling by car to reach New Milton. For family travelling by train, New Milton station is in New Milton itself. New Milton is within about 6 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 5 miles of New Milton, and coastal halls can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered cooking spot.
We bring hog roasts to wakes all over the BH25 postcode area. We can cater a wake on streets such as Station Road, Worthy Road and Whitefield Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. You will find New Milton on the A337 and B3055, which makes the journey straightforward. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Ashley (1 mile north-east), Barton on Sea (1 mile south), Bashley (1 mile north), Ossemsley (2 miles north) and Hordle (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Totton (13 miles north-east), Lymington (5 miles east), Hythe (13 miles north-east), Ringwood (8 miles north-west), Dibden Purlieu (13 miles north-east) and Marchwood (13 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Highcliffe Castle (2.7 miles south-west) and Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum (1 mile north-west). The countryside around New Milton includes Milford on Sea LNR.
- Nearby schools include New Milton Junior School (0.5 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The George Centre pub (0.5 miles south)
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
What a hog roast costs
We do not use a fixed price list, because every wake is different. What matters most:
- Time on site
- Distance from us
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Whether you want china
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
When you enquire, please mention:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Your date and serving time
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in 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
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away