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Hog Roast for a Wake in Norleywood, Hampshire
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast for the wake in Norleywood.
- Ashes ceremonies
- Church and village hall wakes
- Remembrance gatherings
Funeral wake catering in Norleywood
How our funeral wake catering works in Norleywood
A wake in Norleywood is a chance to gather, talk and share a warm meal. Roast pork in a roll or on a plate is comforting and familiar, and it takes the cooking off the family. We serve halloumi skewers, apple sauce and new potatoes, and typical bookings are for gatherings at clubs and pubs and celebration-of-life gatherings.
In rural Norleywood, home or the hall is usual, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
Before you choose a spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- A short route for the equipment
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
What else we do in Norleywood
How the day works
A hog roast is always cooked outside, on a level, open spot under cover, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We’ll agree the spot with you beforehand. In winter, it is dark in Norleywood by 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.
- We serve quietly.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Get a quote
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your wake: send us your details through our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and alternatives
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
If the service runs late, we wait; just let us know.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
A closer look at the menu
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed can be served in a roll or on a plate alongside the pork.
Planning the wake in Norleywood
One roast feeds everyone together, so people can sit and talk.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Norleywood, such as:
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Church and village hall wakes
- Anniversary memorials
- Gatherings after a cremation
After a service at Church of St Mary, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What your quote should include
- The space, cover and access they need
- Whether travel is included
- Who carves and who serves
- If the price includes VAT
What a hog roast costs
Your quote depends on:
- The journey to the venue
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Rough numbers
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a cold buffet, roast pork on a plate with potatoes is more filling. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Why book our hog roast in Norleywood
- Our staff serve and clear
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
See how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Arranging a wake in Norleywood
Norleywood is about 3 miles north-east of Lymington, in Hampshire. We bring a hog roast for the wake to wakes anywhere in Norleywood, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook. Norleywood is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 11 miles away.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the closest railway station is Lymington Pier station, roughly 2 miles south-west of the centre. The New Forest National Park is within about 4 miles of Norleywood, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access. The coast is within about 3 miles of Norleywood.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO41, so your wake can be anywhere in it. We can cater a wake on streets such as Norleywood Road, Joys Lane and Thatchers Lane, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater wakes in East End (1 mile south-east), Thorns Beach (3 miles east), Hamstead (5 miles south-east), Bouldnor (5 miles south) and Yarmouth (5 miles south). Larger places within reach include Gosport (15 miles east), Eastleigh (15 miles north-east), Fareham (14 miles east), Totton (10 miles north), Chandler's Ford (15 miles north) and Hedge End (13 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery (2.4 miles south-west) and Lymington New Forest Hospital (2.3 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Boldre Foreshore.
Common questions in Norleywood
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’ll follow the site rules.
Is Norleywood too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do we need to provide electricity?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
What happens in bad weather?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, for confident cooks. We’ll explain the details with your quote.
Do you bring plates?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
What’s included?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Where does the hog roast go?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will confirm the space with your quote.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards