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Funeral Wake Catering in Portswood
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Funeral wake catering in Portswood.
- Memorial events
- Home wakes
- Hall gatherings after a service
Funeral wake catering for Portswood
What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- A contact for the day who is not immediate family
- Space inside for guests
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Portswood
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Funeral wake catering near Portswood
Wakes are frequently arranged at short notice. Get in touch as soon as the date is set, and we will tell you right away whether we can help. Popular choices include rotisserie chicken, roast pork in rolls or on plates and halloumi skewers, and we are regularly asked to cater family meals after a funeral and wakes at a local club.
Around Portswood, wakes are frequently at the village hall, a pub or home. Tell us about outdoor space for the roaster. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours, and carved only when you are ready to eat.
- Area
- Portswood (SO17, SO14, SO18)
- Region
- Southampton
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Allergies and dietary needs
Some guests won’t eat pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Ask close family about dietary needs
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who do not eat pork.
Portswood: halls, homes and travel
Portswood is about 1 mile north of Southampton, in Southampton. We cover wakes in Portswood. We cater 40 places in Southampton, from the larger towns to small villages.
After a service at Highfield Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. Relatives arriving by train should know that Portswood has its own station, St Denys station. Portswood is within about 8 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 2 miles of Portswood, and coastal halls can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered cooking spot.
Wakes anywhere in SO17, SO14 and SO18 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. Your wake could be at a house on Ivy Road, Alma Road and Lawn Road, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Being close to the A335 and A3035, Portswood is simple for us to get to for your wake. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include St Denys (1 mile south-east), Southampton (1 mile south), Inner Avenue (1 mile south-west), Bitterne Manor (1 mile south-east) and Bitterne Park (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Thornhill (3 miles south-east), Maybush (3 miles west), Eling (4 miles west), Rownhams (3 miles north-west), Millbrook (3 miles west) and Weston (3 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Marlands Shopping Centre (1.5 miles south) and Royal South Hants Hospital (0.9 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Netley Common.
- Schools near Portswood include St Anne's Catholic School (1 mile south-west) and St Mary's Independent School (1.2 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include South Western Arms (less than half a mile south-east)
Prices and what affects them
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Numbers
- Menu choices and extras
- Time on site
- Access to the cooking area
A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Details that help
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Rough numbers
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- The date and time of the event
- Any venue rules
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your wake: fill in our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
If the hall or pub provides food, check whether we can cater there. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Why us?
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Planned to your running order
- Our staff serve and clear
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
Take a look at our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Who books funeral wake catering in Portswood?
We serve calmly and clear away discreetly.
However big or small the event in Portswood, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings frequently include:
- Church and village hall wakes
- Gatherings at the family home
- Pub and club wakes
- One-year memorials
Relatives driving in can use the A335 and A3035 to reach Portswood.
Questions to ask before you book
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
A closer look at the menu
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there is a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so nobody misses out.
Nearby places to Portswood
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The process
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so cooking does not depend on mains power. Autumn and winter afternoons in Portswood get dark early: about 7:10pm in late September and 4:00pm in December, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We pack up quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Name a contact for the day
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Common questions in Portswood
Can you cater after a service at Highfield Church?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Can you roast near the sea around Portswood?
Yes, of course. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Is there a non-pork option?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. We do not provide halal meat.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
What happens in bad weather?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
Yes, add chicken or a vegetarian option.
Who serves?
You don’t need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
What if the service runs late?
Name someone we can call and we’ll adjust.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards