Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Pilley, Hampshire
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the wake makes the food part of your wake in Pilley.
- Memorial gatherings
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Ashes ceremonies
Funeral wake catering for Pilley
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to sandwiches, hot food feels more caring, especially in colder months. Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head normally falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why Pilley hosts choose us
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- An itemised quote
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
See our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Funeral wake catering in Pilley, slow-roasted on site
Served on plates with salads and potatoes, a hog roast is a full meal, or rolls keep it simple. Chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option are there for anyone who does not eat pork. For gatherings after a cremation and memorial gatherings, we can cook new potatoes, apple sauce and roast pork in rolls or on plates and more.
Near Pilley, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish.
What comes off the roaster
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and our chef carves it to order.
How the day works
Rain does not stop the roast, because we cook under cover. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. Most wakes in Pilley are held in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, though in December it is dark by about 4:00pm.
- Share the date, place and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- We set up and roast while you are at the service.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- We clear away discreetly.
Before we arrive
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
How to get a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
What a hog roast costs
We do not use a fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Numbers
- The journey to the venue
- Access to the cooking area
- The serving time and how long we are on site
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- The date and time of the event
- The address or postcode
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Common questions in Pilley
Can you cater after a service at Saint Nicholas Chapel?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Do you come out to small places like Pilley?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is a week’s notice enough?
We do our best at short notice. Tell us the details for a quick answer.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Do you serve rolls or plates?
Plates come as standard, and china is available on request.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
Do you need anything from the family?
Not much: the space and a contact.
Do you come to Pilley?
Yes, Pilley is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll check the date.
Nearby places to Pilley
What else we do in Pilley
What the cooking area needs
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- A friend or relative we can call
- Space away from the building and any trees
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
From the roaster
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Salads
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
We dress smartly and keep a low profile throughout.
Let us know if there’s something the person especially liked.
Arranging a wake in Pilley
Pilley is about 2 miles north of Lymington, in Hampshire. Thinking about a hog roast for the wake in Pilley? We can help. Pilley is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 11 miles away.
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Lymington Town station, roughly 1.5 miles south of the centre. Pilley is within about 3 miles of the New Forest National Park, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access. The coast is within about 3 miles of Pilley, and coastal halls can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered cooking spot.
We bring hog roasts to wakes all over SO41. Streets in the area include Pilley Street, Burnt House Lane and May Lane, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Pilley Bailey (1 mile north-east), Warborne (1 mile south-west), Bull Hill (1 mile east), Portmore (1 mile south-east) 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 (14 miles north-east) and Romsey (15 miles north).
A little further out are St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery (1.7 miles south) and Lymington New Forest Hospital (1.1 miles south-west). Open spaces near Pilley include Boldre Foreshore.
- Local schools include Southlands School (0.6 miles south-west) and Priestlands School (2.3 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Red Lion Inn (0.7 miles west)
Planning the wake in Pilley
The family can spend time with guests.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Pilley:
- Anniversary memorials
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
Families holding a service at Saint Nicholas Chapel often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
What to look for in a quote
- Who carves and who serves
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether travel is included
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards