Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Pilley Bailey, Hampshire
Funeral wake catering in Pilley Bailey: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Family meals after a funeral
- Wakes at a local club
- Home wakes
Funeral wake catering for Pilley Bailey
The menu, dish by dish
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved thick or thin, as people like it, straight from the roaster.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness are the traditional pairing. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
About our funeral wake catering in Pilley Bailey
While you are at the service, the roast cooks quietly, so food is ready when people arrive. Our staff serve calmly and clear away discreetly. Typical bookings include hall gatherings after a service and gatherings after a cremation, serving roast pork in rolls or on plates, salads and halloumi skewers.
For a wake near Pilley Bailey, a farmhouse or village hall often works well. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish.
Pilley Bailey: halls, homes and travel
Pilley Bailey is about 2 miles north-east of Lymington, in Hampshire. We cater wakes across Pilley Bailey and nearby, from gardens to fields. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. Our bookings stretch from Pilley Bailey to Southampton (11 miles away).
After a service at Saint Nicholas Chapel, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. The New Forest National Park is within about 4 miles of Pilley Bailey; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural. Pilley Bailey is within about 3 miles of the sea, and coastal halls can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered cooking spot.
For wakes in SO41, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. Other places close to Pilley Bailey we cover include Bull Hill (1 mile south-east), Pilley (1 mile south-west), Portmore (1 mile south), Warborne (1 mile south-west) and Boldre (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastleigh (15 miles north-east), Fareham (15 miles east), Totton (9 miles north), Chandler's Ford (15 miles north-east), Hedge End (13 miles north-east) and Romsey (14 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery (2.1 miles south-west) and Lymington New Forest Hospital (1.5 miles south-west). The countryside around Pilley Bailey includes Boldre Foreshore.
- Schools near Pilley Bailey include Southlands School (1.1 miles south-west)
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- Permission from the hall or venue
- A safe distance from the hall
- One contact on the day
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
What else we do in Pilley Bailey
Planning for dietary needs
Some guests won’t eat pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
We dress smartly and keep a low profile.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
For planners, venues and organisers
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we will confirm what we can provide.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
What a hog roast costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The journey to the venue
- Menu choices and extras
- Time on site
- Access to the cooking area
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.
Details that help
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The venue or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a cold buffet, roast pork on a plate with potatoes is more filling. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Why us?
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Timed around your day
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- A clear quote with everything listed
Read how we price and the cost guide.
The process
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. For a summer wake in Pilley Bailey, there’s light until about 9:25pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- The roast cooks while you are at the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
Before we arrive
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Ask for a quote
When you’re weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Common questions in Pilley Bailey
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Can you cater after a service at Saint Nicholas Chapel?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is typically elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
What if the service runs late?
Give us a contact for the day and we’ll serve when everyone is there.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
Chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Halal isn’t available.
How long does the roast need?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
Do you need power or water?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
How do we prepare?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
What space does the roaster need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. A picture helps.
Planning the wake in Pilley Bailey
The family can spend time with guests.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Pilley Bailey and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Gatherings at the family home
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Church and village hall wakes
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
If relatives are coming by rail, Lymington Town station is about 1.9 miles away.
What your quote should include
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Staffing on the day
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards