Portsmouth · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Portsmouth
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the wake makes the food part of your wake in Portsmouth.
- One-year memorials
- Celebrations of life
- Hall gatherings after a service
Book a hog roast in Portsmouth
About our funeral wake catering in Portsmouth
We keep things simple for families: a short conversation, a clear quote and a calm service on the day. We serve salads, new potatoes and rotisserie chicken, and we are often booked for memorial gatherings and gatherings after scattering ashes.
In Portsmouth, wakes are often held at home, a club, a church hall or a venue. We need a level outdoor cooking spot. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- Where
- Portsmouth (PO6, PO4, PO1, PO2)
- Area hub
- Portsmouth
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Questions from Portsmouth
Could you cook in Alexandra Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Check with them first.
Can you cater after a service at St Wilfrid?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
What’s the price?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
What comes with the hog roast?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Where does the hog roast go?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will check it with you before booking.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
We do our best at short notice. Send the date and venue for a quick answer.
Is mains power needed?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
What a hog roast costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Distance from us
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The number of people
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.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- A photo of the cooking area
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Rough numbers
- Anything the venue has asked for
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or PO6 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Next to a cold buffet, a warm plated meal is more comforting. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What you get with us
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Serving and clearing done for you
Read how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Some ideas:
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Keep the alternatives labelled
We dress smartly and keep a low profile.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
How the day works
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so cooking doesn’t depend on mains power, though a socket nearby is handy for lighting. Late-December sunset in Portsmouth is about 4:00pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Get in touch when the date is set.
- We confirm the space.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- We serve quietly.
- We tidy up and go.
How to prepare
- Send final numbers in good time
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Events we cater in Portsmouth
One roast feeds everyone together, so people can sit and talk.
However big or small the event in Portsmouth, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings frequently include:
- Remembrance days
- Memorial gatherings
- Home wakes
- Hall gatherings after a service
Local halls and clubs near Portsmouth can host a wake if home is too small.
Before booking anyone
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Whether plates or china are included
- VAT, if it applies
- Travel and any London charges
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
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.
About the food
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who don’t eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and children generally like it too.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some guests will be vegetarian, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Before you choose a spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- A contact for the day who isn’t immediate family
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
More for events in Portsmouth
After a funeral in Portsmouth
Portsmouth is in England. We bring a hog roast for the wake to wakes anywhere in Portsmouth, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. We bring hog roasts to 19 places in Portsmouth, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Portsmouth to Southampton (about 16 miles away).
Relatives arriving by train should know that Fratton station, about 0.9 miles south, is the nearest station. After a service at St Wilfrid, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. Portsmouth is within about 3 miles of the sea, and coastal halls can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered cooking spot.
Anywhere in PO6, PO4, PO1 and PO2, we can roast on site for your guests. From Church Road, April Square and Rudmore Square or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Main roads around Portsmouth include the A3 and A27, which makes travel to your wake easy. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Rudmore (1 mile north-west), Landport (1 mile south-west), North End (1 mile north), Fratton (1 mile south-east) and Kingston (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cater in Wymering (3 miles north), Paulsgrove (3 miles north), Drayton (3 miles north-east) and Farlington (3 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Tricorn Centre (0.7 miles south-west) and Royal Portsmouth Hospital (0.7 miles south-west). The countryside around Portsmouth includes Milton Locks and Portsdown Hill.
- Schools near Portsmouth include The Portsmouth Academy (under half a mile south-east) and St Edmund's Catholic School (0.7 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Druids Arms (under half a mile north-east)
- Local facilities include Southsea (1.9 miles south)
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away