Hampshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering in North Boarhunt
Funeral wake catering in North Boarhunt: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Memorial events
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Wakes at a local club
Book a hog roast in North Boarhunt
How our funeral wake catering works in North Boarhunt
Served on plates with salads and potatoes, a hog roast is a full meal, or rolls keep it simple. There are alternatives for those who don’t eat pork. Whether it’s gatherings at the family home and memorial events, we can cook halloumi skewers, roast pork in rolls or on plates and new potatoes and more.
In a small place like North Boarhunt, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
Prices and what affects them
There is no fixed price list, because every wake is different. The main factors are:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Time on site
- Plates or china
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
What we need to know
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Allergies we should know about
- The date and time of the event
- Any venue rules
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your wake for a quote: use our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
One contact for the day helps, so the family can focus on guests.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Planning the wake in North Boarhunt
Nobody in the family has to cook or serve.
In North Boarhunt and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Wakes at home
- Memorial gatherings
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
If relatives are coming by rail, Portchester station is about 3.3 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- Staffing on the day
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What crockery is supplied
- The full menu and the sides
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
What comes off the roaster
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness are the traditional pairing. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, in a roll, with salad on the side.
The process
Service is quick once we start carving: the chef carves and the team serves, and sides go out at the same time. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. Summer evenings in North Boarhunt stay light until about 9:20pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- The roast cooks while you’re at the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We pack up quietly.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Give us a contact number for the day
Get a quote
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in North Boarhunt
Is North Boarhunt 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.
What’s the nearest station to North Boarhunt?
Portchester station, about 3.3 miles south of the centre.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
What about coeliacs?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
Is it a sit-down meal?
Either: plates with sides or simple rolls.
What do you need from us on the day?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Do we need our own staff?
No need for your own staff: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your wake for a quote.
Wake catering near North Boarhunt
North Boarhunt is about 4 miles north-east of Fareham, in Hampshire. We set up the roaster at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in North Boarhunt. North Boarhunt is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. We cater events right across the region, from North Boarhunt to Southampton (about 11 miles away).
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of the Holy Trinity, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
This part of Hampshire takes in PO17, and we can cater your wake anywhere in it. We can cater a wake on streets such as Trampers Lane and Bere Farm Lane, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Hundred Acres (1 mile north-west), Wickham Common (1 mile west), Boarhunt (2 miles south), Crockerhill (2 miles south-west) and Southwick (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (14 miles north-west), Gosport (6 miles south), Havant (7 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles north-west), Fareham (4 miles south-west) and Horndean (6 miles east).
A little further out are Fareham Shopping Centre (3.2 miles south-west) and Portchester Castle (4.2 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Portsdown Hill and St Clair's Meadow.
Where the roaster can go in North Boarhunt
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- A short route for the equipment
- Clearance from walls and branches
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in North Boarhunt
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
If the hall or pub provides food, check whether we can cater there. A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why book with us
- Served at the time you choose
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- An itemised quote
See how we price or the cost guide.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away