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Hog Roast for a Wake in Portsmouth Point, Portsmouth
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Portsmouth Point and the surrounding area.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Anniversary memorials
Slow-roasted pork in Portsmouth Point
Funeral wake catering near Portsmouth Point
Wake catering across Portsmouth Point and Portsmouth, at homes, halls and venues, with the roast cooked on site. Whether it’s one-year memorials and gatherings at clubs and pubs, we will put together a menu of halloumi skewers, roast pork in rolls or on plates and rotisserie chicken for your guests.
Around Portsmouth Point, wakes are frequently at the village hall, a pub or home. Tell us about outdoor space for the roaster. The hog is roasted on site at your wake, slowly, over several hours, then carved fresh for your guests.
- Location
- Portsmouth Point (PO1, PO5, PO12)
- Region
- Portsmouth
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Wakes in Portsmouth Point: venues and practical details
Portsmouth Point is about 2 miles west of Southsea, in Portsmouth. Portsmouth Point is well within our area for wakes and the places nearby. We cater all 19 towns and villages in Portsmouth. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 15 miles away.
If there is not room at home, a hall or club near Portsmouth Point may suit. For family travelling by train, Portsmouth Harbour station is in Portsmouth Point itself. Portsmouth Point is within about 2 miles of the sea.
We cover wakes in every part of PO1, PO5 and PO12 and the streets around it. Whether your wake is on Park Road, Nobbs Lane and Bath Square or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. For wakes just outside Portsmouth Point, we cover Portsea (1 mile north), Clayhall (1 mile south-west), Haslar (1 mile south-west), Alverstoke (2 miles south-west) and Privett (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Hilsea (3 miles north-east), Wymering (4 miles north), Paulsgrove (4 miles north), Cosham (4 miles north-east), Drayton (5 miles north-east) and Farlington (5 miles north-east).
A little further out are Portsmouth Museum And Art Gallery (within half a mile east) and Southsea Castle (1.2 miles south-east). Open spaces near Portsmouth Point include Portsdown Hill and Milton Locks.
- Local schools include Portsmouth Grammar School (less than half a mile east) and Charter Academy (0.9 miles east)
- Local pubs include Bridge Tavern (under half a mile south)
- Local facilities include Southsea (0.9 miles south-east)
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Some guests won’t eat pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
We hold the food if people are delayed; just let us know.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
For event organisers in Portsmouth Point
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Where the roaster can go in Portsmouth Point
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- Space away from the building and any trees
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Portsmouth Point
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
If the venue has its own caterer, ask whether outside caterers are allowed. For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why us?
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Our staff serve and clear
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Take a look at our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Prices and what affects them
We do not use a fixed price list, because every wake is different. The main factors are:
- Travel to Portsmouth Point
- How many people are eating
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Whether you want china
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Where the event is
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- An estimate of numbers
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. Use our quote form.
Questions from Portsmouth Point
Which station is closest to Portsmouth Point?
Portsmouth Harbour station, in Portsmouth Point itself.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
What’s the price?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Do we need to provide electricity?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
When do you start roasting?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
What’s included?
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.
What if things run late?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Who books funeral wake catering in Portsmouth Point?
We serve calmly and clear away discreetly.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Typical bookings include:
- Remembrance gatherings
- Gatherings at the family home
- Family get-togethers after a service
- One-year memorials
Families holding a service at Portsmouth Garrison church frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
What to look for in a quote
- The full menu and the sides
- Whether plates or china are included
- Travel and any London charges
- What the price includes, item by item
What comes off the roaster
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, a hot, filling option of their own.
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing make the roll.
How it works
Your timings come first. If things run late, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so tell us as soon as plans change. Summer evenings in Portsmouth Point stay light until about 9:20pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We pack up quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Ask for a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
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- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards