Hampshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Oliver's Battery
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Funeral wake catering in Oliver's Battery.
- Remembrance gatherings
- One-year memorials
- Gatherings at the family home
Planning an event in Oliver's Battery?
How our funeral wake catering works in Oliver's Battery
Wake catering across Oliver's Battery and Hampshire, at homes, halls and venues. We are often asked to cater church and village hall wakes and home wakes, serving apple sauce, salads and halloumi skewers.
In rural Oliver's Battery, home or the hall is usual. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
The menu, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness are the traditional pairing. Note that stuffing normally contains gluten.
Wake catering near Oliver's Battery
Oliver's Battery is about 2 miles south-west of Winchester, in Hampshire. Thinking about a hog roast for the wake in Oliver's Battery? We cover the whole area. Oliver's Battery is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Oliver's Battery to Southampton (9 miles away).
For a service at a church like Saint Mark's, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. With the A3090 nearby, it’s easy for family travelling by car to reach Oliver's Battery.
Wakes anywhere in SO22 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. From Momford Road, Austen Avenue and Sunnydown Road or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. With the A3090 close by, Oliver's Battery is easy for us to reach with the roaster. If your venue is just outside Oliver's Battery, we also cover Badger Farm (1 mile east), Stanmore (1 mile north-east), St Cross (1 mile east), Compton (2 miles south) and Winchester (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Eastleigh (5 miles south), Fareham (15 miles south-east), Andover (13 miles north-west), Totton (11 miles south-west), Chandler's Ford (4 miles south) and Hedge End (9 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Winchester Castle (1.8 miles north-east) and Balfour Museum of Hampshire Red Cross History (0.9 miles north). Open spaces near Oliver's Battery include Hockley Meadows and Twyford Down.
- Schools near Oliver's Battery include Kings' School (1 mile north)
What the cooking area needs
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- A friend or relative we can call
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
From the roaster
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Planning for dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
We serve when people arrive, calmly and without fuss.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
What a hog roast costs
We work out each quote from:
- Whether you want china
- Time on site
- Distance from us
- Site access
The main driver is numbers: the price per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The address or postcode
- Any venue rules
- Allergies we should know about
- Roughly how many people
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Oliver's Battery
There are options for those who do not eat pork.
Here’s what people in Oliver's Battery most often book a hog roast for:
- Memorial gatherings
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Celebrations of life
- Church and village hall wakes
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Shawford station, about 1.9 miles south-east.
Before you book anyone
- Whether VAT is included
- The full menu and the sides
- Who carves and who serves
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
Nearby places to Oliver's Battery
What else we do in Oliver's Battery
A hog roast compared with other options
Some families mix a hog roast with cakes brought by friends. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why book with us
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- We bring everything to cook and serve
See how we price and what a hog roast costs.
What happens on the day
Rain doesn’t stop the roast, because we cook under cover. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. Late-December sunset in Oliver's Battery is 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.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
Before we arrive
- Send final numbers in good time
- Let us know about tight access
- Think about shelter for your guests
Get a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or SO22 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Oliver's Battery
Is Oliver's Battery too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Is Oliver's Battery close to London?
Roughly 63 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What if it rains?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Do we need our own staff?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We pack everything away after service, so you’re not left with the mess.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
What’s the price?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Send us the details and we will quote.
Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards