Hampshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Ossemsley
Funeral wake catering in Ossemsley: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Remembrance gatherings
- Home wakes
- Hall gatherings after a service
A hog roast near Ossemsley
Funeral wake catering near Ossemsley
We roast quietly on site while the service takes place, so food is ready when people arrive. We serve without fuss and clear up quietly. Typical bookings include wakes at home and anniversary memorials, serving halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and new potatoes.
In rural Ossemsley, home or the hall is usual. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
Working with your venue
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Ossemsley?
Quiet, respectful service.
In Ossemsley and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Memorial gatherings
- Wakes at a local club
- Wakes at home
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is New Milton station, about 1.7 miles south.
Before you book anyone
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Who carves and who serves
- How dietary needs are handled
- Whether travel is included
Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors are:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Whether you want china
- Site access
- Distance from us
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Details that help
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Where the event is
- What the outdoor space is like
- Allergies we should know about
Send us the date, the address or BH25 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
Ossemsley: halls, homes and travel
Ossemsley is about 2 miles north of New Milton, in Hampshire. A hog roast suits wakes around Ossemsley, whatever the venue. Ossemsley is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 15 miles away.
For a service at a church like St John, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. Ossemsley is within about 4 miles of the New Forest National Park; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural. Ossemsley is within about 6 miles of the sea, and coastal halls can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered cooking spot.
For wakes in BH25, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. We can cater a wake on streets such as Green Lane and Ossemsley South Drive or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. For wakes just outside Ossemsley, we cover Bashley (1 mile south-east), Wootton (1 mile north), Tiptoe (2 miles east), Mead End (2 miles east) and Ashley (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Totton (12 miles north-east), Lymington (5 miles east), Hythe (13 miles north-east), Ringwood (7 miles north-west), Barton on Sea (3 miles south) and Dibden Purlieu (12 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Highcliffe Castle (3.5 miles south-west) and Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum (1 mile south). Green spaces nearby include Milford on Sea LNR.
- Local schools include The Arnewood School (2 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Rising Sun pub (0.7 miles north-east)
How the day works
When we arrive, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. It then roasts slowly for several hours, timed so it is ready when you want to eat. In late September, sunset in Ossemsley is about 7:10pm; in December, about 4:05pm, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- Share the date, place and rough numbers.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a venue’s set menu, a hog roast at a hall is often simpler. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why book our hog roast in Ossemsley
- All the equipment comes with us
- No surprises: everything in writing
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Sides to make it a full meal
See our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
What the cooking area needs
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- Space inside for guests
- Space away from the building and any trees
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Ossemsley
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Other occasions in Ossemsley
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Keep the alternatives labelled
Our staff are discreet and respectful.
Let us know if there is something the person especially liked.
Common questions in Ossemsley
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes, of course. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Is Ossemsley too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What if it rains?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Can you do something else?
There are chicken, vegetarian and vegan alternatives. Halal isn’t available.
What if the service runs late?
That is fine: a cooked roast can be held for a while.
Will there be enough to go round?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
Can you cater at home?
At home, a hall, a club or a venue, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we’ll bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness are the traditional pairing. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- 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