Hampshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Nob's Crook
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the wake makes the food part of your wake in Nob's Crook.
- Gatherings at the family home
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Hall gatherings after a service
Book a hog roast in Nob's Crook
How it works
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your wake in Nob's Crook. Most wakes in Nob's Crook are held in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, though in December it’s dark by about 4:00pm.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We confirm the space.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We tidy up and go.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Getting a price
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your wake: send us your details through our quote form.
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Funeral wake catering in Nob's Crook, carved to order
Some families choose a hog roast because it was a favourite. Let us know if there’s anything special and we’ll try to help. We are often asked to cater pub and club wakes and celebration-of-life gatherings, serving rotisserie chicken, roast pork in rolls or on plates and apple sauce.
In a small place like Nob's Crook, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. The hog is roasted on site at your wake, slowly, over several hours.
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What affects the price in Nob's Crook
The biggest factors are:
- The journey to the venue
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Numbers
- Site access
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
What we need to know
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Dietary requirements
Send us the date, the address or SO21 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- A safe distance from the hall
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Wake catering near Nob's Crook
Nob's Crook is about 2 miles north-east of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. Nob's Crook is well within our area for wakes. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Nob's Crook to Southampton (about 6 miles away).
After a service at Church of the Holy Trinity, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Wherever your wake is in SO21, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. For wakes just outside Nob's Crook, we cover Fisher's Pond (1 mile south-east), Colden Common (1 mile north-west), Brambridge (1 mile north-west), Lord's Wood (1 mile west) and Crowdhill (1 mile south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (5 miles north), Gosport (15 miles south-east), Fareham (11 miles south-east), Horndean (14 miles south-east), Totton (10 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (3 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Wolvesey Castle (4.8 miles north) and Moorgreen Hospital (4.2 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Twyford Down and Shawford Down.
- Local schools include Wyvern Technology College (2.1 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Fox & Hounds pub (1 mile south-east)
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Common questions in Nob's Crook
Which station is closest to Nob's Crook?
The closest is Eastleigh station, roughly 2.2 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Nob's Crook?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
What do we need to organise?
Just the venue, rough numbers and a contact for the day. We will handle the rest.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
What’s the price?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your wake for a quote.
How long does the roast need?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Nob's Crook?
If the service runs late, the food waits.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Nob's Crook and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Celebrations of life
- Pub and club wakes
- Home wakes
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
Relatives arriving by train should know that Eastleigh station is about 2.2 miles away.
What your quote should include
- Travel and any London charges
- Whether plates or china are included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
We set up quietly and start the roast early, out of the way of arriving guests.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
What we serve, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, a hot, filling option of their own.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Why choose a hog roast in Nob's Crook?
If the venue has its own caterer, check whether we can cater there. The main driver is numbers: the price per head typically falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why book with us
- Carved to order by a chef
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Serving and clearing done for you
See our pricing and the cost guide.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards