Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Otterbourne, Hampshire
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Otterbourne and the surrounding area.
- Pub and club wakes
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Ashes ceremonies
Book a hog roast in Otterbourne
Funeral wake catering in Otterbourne, carved to order
We cater wakes in Otterbourne and the surrounding area, wherever the family gathers, with the roast cooked on site. We serve roast pork in rolls or on plates, new potatoes and rotisserie chicken, and we’re frequently booked for memorial gatherings and gatherings after a cremation.
Near Otterbourne, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
What happens on the day
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so we don’t need mains power to cook. Most wakes in Otterbourne are held in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, but by late December it’s dark at about 4:00pm.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while you are at the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
How to prepare
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Let us know about tight access
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
How to get a price
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your wake for a quote: use our quote form.
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What a hog roast costs
Each price is built from:
- Site access
- Whether you want china
- Menu choices and extras
- Numbers
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What we need to know
Here’s what we will ask:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Allergies we should know about
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many people
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or SO21 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
Planning the wake in Otterbourne
One roast feeds everyone together, so people can eat and share memories.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Otterbourne. Here are some of the most popular:
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Memorial gatherings
- Wakes at a local club
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Matthew, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Before booking anyone
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- How many staff will carve and serve
- How dietary needs are handled
- Travel and any London charges
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to sandwiches, hot food feels more caring. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What you get with us
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- No surprises: everything in writing
- All the equipment comes with us
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
Otterbourne: your questions answered
Is Otterbourne close to London?
About 64 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station is closest to Otterbourne?
Shawford station, about 1.1 miles north-east of the centre.
Is there an alternative to pork?
There are chicken, vegetarian and vegan alternatives. Halal isn’t available.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
Do you cater in village halls?
At home, a hall, a club or a venue, given an outdoor cooking area.
Can you serve on plates?
Both are possible: rolls for a simple meal, plates with salads and potatoes for a fuller one.
Can you work around our timings?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
How do we prepare?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we will plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who don’t eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and children generally like it too.
What the cooking area needs
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- Space inside for guests
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- A friend or relative we can call
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Otterbourne
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
Towns and villages near Otterbourne
Also in Otterbourne
Wakes in Otterbourne: venues and practical details
Otterbourne is about 3 miles north-east of Chandler's Ford, in Hampshire. We cater wakes at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Otterbourne. We cover 683 places across Hampshire. We cater events right across the region, from Otterbourne to Southampton (7 miles away).
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Shawford station, roughly 1.1 miles north-east of the centre.
We bring hog roasts to wakes all over SO21 and the streets around it. From Oakwood Avenue, Meadowcroft Close and Brooklyn Close or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Other places close to Otterbourne we cover include South Down (1 mile north-east), Compton (1 mile north), Shawford (1 mile north-east), Twyford (1 mile north-east) and Ladwell (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (4 miles north), Eastleigh (3 miles south), Fareham (13 miles south-east), Andover (15 miles north-west), Totton (9 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (3 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Eastleigh Museum (2.9 miles south) and Wolvesey Castle (3.8 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Twyford Down and Shawford Down.
- Local schools include Thornden School (1.3 miles south-west) and Thornden School (1.4 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The White Horse Public House (less than half a mile south-west)
Working with your venue
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
We arrive in good time and roast quietly, well away from the entrance.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who do not eat pork.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards