Hampshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Old Netley
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Old Netley and across Hampshire.
- Memorial gatherings
- Pub and club wakes
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
Funeral wake catering for Old Netley
Funeral wake catering in Old Netley, carved to order
After a funeral in Old Netley, people need somewhere to gather and something warm to eat. Roast pork in a roll or on a plate is comforting and familiar, and nobody in the family has to cook. Typical bookings include memorial gatherings and hall gatherings after a service, serving rotisserie chicken, salads and new potatoes.
For a wake near Old Netley, a farmhouse or village hall often works well. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
Working with your venue
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
What a hog roast costs
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Travel to Old Netley
- The number of people
- Plates or china
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
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, which is built into the price.
What we need to know
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Dietary requirements
- Roughly how many people
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and serving time
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
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 agree exactly where before the day. In winter, it is dark in Old Netley 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.
- Get in touch when the date is set.
- We confirm the space.
- We cook on site.
- We serve quietly.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Before we arrive
- Send final numbers in good time
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
How to get a price
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Some families mix a hog roast with cakes brought by friends, which is fine with us. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why book with us
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- An itemised quote
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Read our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Old Netley?
There are options for those who don’t eat pork.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Old Netley, including:
- Wakes at home
- Remembrance gatherings
- Anniversary memorials
- Celebrations of life
After a service at St Paul’s Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What to look for in a quote
- What crockery is supplied
- Whether travel is included
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Allergen information for every dish
Wake catering near Old Netley
Old Netley is about 2 miles south-west of Hedge End, in Hampshire. Planning a hog roast for the wake in Old Netley? We cover the whole area. We cater all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Bursledon station, about 1 mile south-east, is the nearest station. Old Netley is within about 8 miles of the New Forest National Park; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural. Old Netley is within about 3 miles of the sea.
Anywhere in SO31, we can bring the roaster to you. Streets in the area include Darlee Gate, Green Lane and Cranbury Gardens, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Other places close to Old Netley we cover include Lowford (1 mile north-east), Bursledon (1 mile east), Butlocks Heath (1 mile south-west), Hound (1 mile south-west) and Netley (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (12 miles north), Gosport (10 miles south-east), Havant (15 miles east), Eastleigh (5 miles north), Fareham (6 miles south-east) and Horndean (14 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Coldeast (2.3 miles south-east) and Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum (1.6 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Netley Common.
- Nearby schools include Oasis Academy Mayfield (0.9 miles west) and Grove Park Business and Enterprise College (1 mile west)
- Local pubs include The Linden Tree pub (under half a mile east)
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
We clear away discreetly once everyone has eaten.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
Old Netley questions
Is Old Netley close to London?
About 68 miles from central London.
Can you cater after a service at St Paul’s Church?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is typically elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Do you bring plates?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Can you do something else?
Chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Halal is not available.
How quickly can you cater a wake?
Typically. Contact us as soon as you have a date and we will answer right away.
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.
Will there be enough to go round?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
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.
More for events in Old Netley
What comes off the roaster
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Space, access and the venue
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- A short route for the equipment
- A friend or relative we can call
- Space inside for guests
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards