Hampshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Ower
Looking for a hog roast for the wake in Ower? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Remembrance days
- Home wakes
Slow-roasted pork in Ower
Funeral wake catering in Ower, carved to order
Roast pork with salads, new potatoes and coleslaw makes a proper meal. There are alternatives for those who do not eat pork. We are often asked to cater hall gatherings after a service and family get-togethers after a service, serving roast pork in rolls or on plates, salads and rotisserie chicken.
For a wake near Ower, a farmhouse or village hall often works well. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
Working with your venue
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Space, access and the venue
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- A friend or relative we can call
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- A short route for the equipment
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Events we cater in Ower
It feeds everyone at once, so people can eat and share memories.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Here are some of the most popular:
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Anniversary memorials
- Life celebrations
- Gatherings at the family home
If there is not room at home, a hall or club near Ower may suit.
What to look for in a quote
- What crockery is supplied
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- The space, cover and access they need
Towns and villages near Ower
Also in Ower
Arranging a wake in Ower
Ower is about 2 miles north-west of Totton, in Hampshire. From village halls to gardens and fields, wakes around Ower suit a hog roast. We cater all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. We cater events right across the region, from Ower to Southampton (about 7 miles away).
If relatives are coming by rail, Totton station, about 3 miles south-east, is the nearest station. The New Forest National Park is within about 6 miles of Ower, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We cover wakes in every part of SO51. Local streets include Romsey Road and Salisbury Road; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. If your venue is just outside Ower, we also cover Wigley (1 mile north), Hillstreet (1 mile east), Copythorne (1 mile south-west), Winsor (1 mile south-west) and Newbridge (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (12 miles north-east), Eastleigh (8 miles east), Chandler's Ford (7 miles north-east), Hedge End (10 miles east), Lymington (13 miles south) and Romsey (4 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Tatchbury Mount Hospital (1.1 miles south) and Eling Experience (2.8 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Copythorne Common.
- Other local spots include Romsey Extra (2.7 miles north-east)
How we price a hog roast for the wake
The biggest factors are:
- Access to the cooking area
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Whether you want china
- The number of people
Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups generally cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Getting an accurate quote
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- The address or postcode
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- What the outdoor space is like
- An estimate of numbers
Every wake is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your wake: use our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing generally contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
We set up quietly and start the roast early, out of the way of arriving guests.
China crockery is available on request.
What we serve, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, perfect for eating on the move. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we’ll bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Why choose a hog roast in Ower?
Compared with a cold buffet, roast pork on a plate with potatoes is more filling. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why us?
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- All the equipment comes with us
Read our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Ower
Is Ower too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you cater at venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Is there a non-pork option?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
What do people get?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Do we need our own staff?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Is it a sit-down meal?
Either: plates with sides or simple rolls.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
How the day works
The secret is time: the meat cooks gently until it is tender while the skin turns into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. Summer evenings in Ower stay light until about 9:25pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- Contact us when the date is set.
- We confirm the space.
- We cook on site.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We tidy up and go.
How to prepare
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards