Hampshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering in North Fareham
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the wake makes the food part of your wake in North Fareham.
- Wakes at a local club
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Wakes at home
Funeral wake catering for North Fareham
How our funeral wake catering works in North Fareham
We cater wakes in North Fareham and the surrounding area, wherever the family gathers, with the roast cooked on site. Whether it is wakes at a local club and one-year memorials, we’ll put together a menu of halloumi skewers, roast pork in rolls or on plates and new potatoes and more.
In rural North Fareham, home or the hall is usual. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
What comes off the roaster
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, in a roll, with salad on the side.
For event organisers in North Fareham
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Why choose funeral wake catering in North Fareham?
The family can spend time with guests.
Here’s what people in North Fareham most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Anniversary memorials
- Wakes in village halls
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Fareham station, roughly 1.3 miles south-west of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether travel is included
- Who carves and who serves
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
The process
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your wake in North Fareham. Late-December sunset in North Fareham is about 4:00pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
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Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Some families mix a hog roast with cakes brought by friends, which is fine with us. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
What you get with us
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Our staff serve and clear
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
Take a look at our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The journey to the venue
- Menu choices and extras
- Site access
- The number of people
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
What to tell us
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Dietary requirements
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Your menu choices
- What the outdoor space is like
Every wake is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your wake: send us your details through our quote form.
What the cooking area needs
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- Permission from the hall or venue
- Space away from the building and any trees
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
Wakes in North Fareham: venues and practical details
North Fareham is about 1 mile north-east of Fareham, in Hampshire. Wherever your wake is in North Fareham, we can bring the roaster, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook. We bring hog roasts to all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. We cater events right across the region, from North Fareham to Southampton (about 10 miles away).
For a service at a church like Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. North Fareham is within about 6 miles of the sea.
Here we cover the PO17 postcode area, and we can cater your wake anywhere in it. If your venue is just outside North Fareham, we also cover Wallington (1 mile south), Fareham Common (1 mile south), Crockerhill (1 mile north), Welborne (1 mile north-west) and Boarhunt (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (15 miles north-west), Gosport (4 miles south), Havant (8 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles north-west), Horndean (8 miles east) and Totton (15 miles west).
A little further out are Carron Row Farm Museum (2.7 miles west) and Fareham Shopping Centre (1 mile south). The countryside around North Fareham includes Portsdown Hill and West of the River Alver.
- Nearby schools include Wykeham House School (1.1 miles south) and Cams Hill School (1.4 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Golden Lion Public House (0.9 miles south)
North Fareham: your questions answered
Is North Fareham close to London?
Roughly 64 miles from the centre of London.
What’s the nearest station to North Fareham?
Fareham station, about 1.3 miles south-west of the centre.
Is there a non-pork option?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
Can we just hire the roaster?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we will talk you through it.
Do you need anything from the family?
Very little: an outdoor cooking spot and someone to meet us.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you’re not left with the mess.
Can you roast in the rain?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
How long does the roast need?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen list
One contact for the day helps, so the family can focus on guests.
Ask about china.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away