Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Newbridge, Hampshire
Funeral wake catering in Newbridge: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Anniversary memorials
- Memorial gatherings
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Funeral wake catering for Newbridge
About our funeral wake catering in Newbridge
We roast quietly on site while the service takes place, so food is ready when people arrive. Our staff serve calmly and clear away discreetly. Popular choices include rotisserie chicken, salads and halloumi skewers, and typical bookings are for hall gatherings after a service and ashes ceremonies.
In a small place like Newbridge, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
Organising for someone else?
If you are booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We will fit in with site rules.
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
How it works
We get there well ahead of service, since slow roasting can’t be rushed. Your guests will smell it long before they see it. Autumn and winter afternoons in Newbridge get dark early: about 7:10pm in late September and 4:00pm in December, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We confirm the space.
- We cook on site.
- We serve quietly.
- We tidy up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or SO40 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
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What a hog roast costs
The price comes down to:
- The journey to the venue
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- How long the roast and service take
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Getting an accurate quote
To get the best quote, send us:
- The date and time of the event
- Where the event is
- Rough numbers
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or SO40 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
Looking after everyone
Rolls and stuffing generally contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
If the service runs late, we wait; just let us know.
Ask about china.
What we serve, dish by dish
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, so it stays hot and juicy.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Events we cater in Newbridge
It copes with timings that shift.
In Newbridge and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Family meals after a funeral
- Anniversary memorials
- Ashes ceremonies
- Hall gatherings after a service
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Mary, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether travel is included
- Plates, china and cutlery
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
What the cooking area needs
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- A contact for the day who isn’t immediate family
- A short route for the equipment
- Approval from the landlord or committee
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
A hog roast or other catering?
If the venue has its own caterer, check whether we can cater there. A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What you get with us
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Carved to order by a chef
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Take a look at our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Wakes in Newbridge: venues and practical details
Newbridge is about 3 miles west of Totton, in Hampshire. Newbridge is well within our area for wakes. Newbridge is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Newbridge to Southampton (about 8 miles away).
Relatives arriving by train should know that Ashurst New Forest station, about 3.9 miles south-east, is the nearest station. The New Forest National Park is within about 5 miles of Newbridge; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Anywhere in SO40, we can bring the roaster to you. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Copythorne (1 mile south-east), Cadnam (1 mile south), Wittensford (1 mile south-west), Winsor (1 mile south-east) and Bartley (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (14 miles north-east), Eastleigh (10 miles east), Totton (3 miles east), Chandler's Ford (9 miles east), Hedge End (12 miles east) and Lymington (12 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Tatchbury Mount Hospital (2.1 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Copythorne Common.
Places near Newbridge
Also in Newbridge
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Newbridge
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
What’s the nearest station to Newbridge?
The closest is Ashurst New Forest station, roughly 3.9 miles away.
When do you start roasting?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Is mains power needed?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
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 do not offer halal meat.
Do you provide china?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
Can you serve on plates?
Both are possible: rolls for a simple meal, plates with salads and potatoes for a fuller one.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away