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Funeral Wake Catering in Portsea
Funeral wake catering in Portsea: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Wakes at home
- Pub and club wakes
- Gatherings after a cremation
Book a hog roast in Portsea
Funeral wake catering in Portsea, slow-roasted on site
While you’re at the service, the roast cooks quietly, so food is ready when people arrive. We serve without fuss and clear up quietly. For celebrations of life and remembrance gatherings, we will put together a menu of roast pork in rolls or on plates, halloumi skewers and rotisserie chicken.
In Portsea, the hall is often where people gather. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Portsea (PO1, PO12, PO5)
- Area hub
- Portsmouth
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Allergies and dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
We serve when people arrive, calmly and without fuss.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
Space, access and the venue
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- Space inside for guests
- Permission from the hall or venue
- A safe distance from the hall
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, worked back from your serving time. Autumn and winter afternoons in Portsea get dark early: about 7:10pm in late September and 4:00pm in December, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- We set up and roast while you’re at the service.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- We clear away discreetly.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
How to get a price
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
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Events we cater in Portsea
One roast feeds everyone together, so people can eat and share memories.
In Portsea and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Home wakes
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Church and village hall wakes
- Family get-togethers after a service
For a service at a church like St Ann's Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
What to look for in a quote
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- A clear list of what’s included
- Travel and any London charges
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
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How we price a hog roast for the wake
We do not use a fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Travel to Portsea
- Plates or china
- How many people are eating
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to include:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Your menu choices
- Your date and serving time
- Any venue rules
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or PO1 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so nobody misses out.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and it suits fussy eaters.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a cold buffet, roast pork on a plate with potatoes is more filling. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why book our hog roast in Portsea
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Planned to your running order
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are booking for a workplace, 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 check before you book. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Portsea: halls, homes and travel
Portsea is about 1 mile south-west of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. We bring a hog roast for the wake to wakes anywhere in Portsea, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook. We cover all 19 towns and villages in Portsmouth, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Portsea to Southampton (15 miles away).
Local halls and clubs near Portsea can host a wake if home is too small. Relatives arriving by train should know that there’s a station right in Portsea: Portsmouth Harbour station. Portsea is within about 2 miles of the sea.
Wherever your wake is in PO1, PO12 and PO5, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Main Road, Park Road and Scott Road, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. If your venue is just outside Portsea, we also cover Portsmouth Point (1 mile south), Clayhall (2 miles south-west), Haslar (2 miles south-west), Alverstoke (2 miles south-west) and Privett (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Hilsea (3 miles north-east), Wymering (4 miles north-east), Paulsgrove (4 miles north), Cosham (3 miles north-east), Drayton (4 miles north-east) and Farlington (5 miles north-east).
A little further out are Tricorn Centre (0.8 miles east) and Southsea Castle (1.6 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Milton Locks and Portsdown Hill.
- Nearby schools include St Jude's CofE Primary School (0.7 miles south-east) and Charter Academy (0.8 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Ship & Castle pub (within half a mile west)
- Local facilities include Southsea (1.3 miles south-east)
Portsea: your questions answered
Is Portsea close to London?
Roughly 65 miles from the centre of London.
What’s the nearest station to Portsea?
Portsmouth Harbour station, in Portsea itself.
What about coeliacs?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
Is there a non-pork option?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We do not offer halal meat.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Is there an alternative to pork?
We can add alternatives.
Do you serve the food?
No need for your own staff: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Is mains power needed?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards