Hampshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Park Gate
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast for the wake in Park Gate.
- Remembrance gatherings
- Family meals after a funeral
- Pub and club wakes
Book a hog roast in Park Gate
Funeral wake catering in Park Gate, carved to order
Roast pork with salads, new potatoes and coleslaw makes a proper meal. Chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option are there for anyone who doesn’t eat pork. Whether it is memorial events and one-year memorials, we can cook new potatoes, apple sauce and rotisserie chicken for your guests.
In rural Park Gate, home or the hall is usual. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
What the cooking area needs
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Space inside for guests
- A contact for the day who is not immediate family
- A level outdoor area
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the roaster
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
For planners, venues and organisers
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
How it works
Here’s how the day typically runs: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. Most wakes in Park Gate are held in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, though in December it is dark by about 4:00pm.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- The roast cooks while you are at the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We pack up quietly.
Before we arrive
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Send final numbers in good time
How to get a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Arranging a wake in Park Gate
Park Gate is about 3 miles south-east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. We cover Park Gate and its neighbours for wakes. We cover 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Park Gate to Southampton (about 6 miles away).
If relatives are coming by rail, there is a station right in Park Gate: Swanwick station. The coast is within about 3 miles of Park Gate.
Anywhere in SO31, we can roast on site for your guests. Whether your wake is on Station Road, Botley Road and Middle Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. Close by, we cover wakes in Sarisbury (1 mile west), Locks Heath (1 mile south), Segensworth (1 mile east), Whiteley (1 mile north-east) and Swanwick (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (13 miles north), Gosport (7 miles south-east), Havant (12 miles east), Eastleigh (7 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles south-east) and Horndean (11 miles east).
A little further out are Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum (1.4 miles north-west) and St Andrew's Castle (2.6 miles south-west). The countryside around Park Gate includes Swanwick Lakes.
- Local schools include Brookfield Community School and Language College (0.8 miles south-west)
Who books funeral wake catering in Park Gate?
If the service runs late, the food waits.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Park Gate and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Gatherings at the family home
- Celebrations of life
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Remembrance days
Families holding a service at St Margaret Mary often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
What your quote should include
- Whether plates or china are included
- Allergen information for every dish
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- If the price includes VAT
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
If the hall or pub provides food, check whether we can cater there. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why book our hog roast in Park Gate
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
See our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
What a hog roast costs
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Travel to Park Gate
- Numbers
- Plates or china
- Time on site
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- An estimate of numbers
- Your menu choices
- The address or postcode
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
Looking after everyone
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
Food is served as everyone gathers, calmly and without fuss.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
Common questions in Park Gate
Can you roast near the sea around Park Gate?
Yes, of course. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
How far is Park Gate from London?
About 67 miles from central London.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is generally fine if the venue is happy.
Do you serve rolls or plates?
Plates come as standard, and china is available on request.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
How big a hog will we need?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will talk it through when we quote.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we’ll bring them. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
What space does the roaster need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll check it with you before booking.
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What else we do in Park Gate
The menu, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness go with the pork perfectly. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, straight from the roaster.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away