Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Priddy's Hard, Hampshire
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Priddy's Hard and across Hampshire.
- Home wakes
- One-year memorials
- Celebrations of life
Funeral wake catering for Priddy's Hard
About our funeral wake catering in Priddy's Hard
Served on plates with salads and potatoes, a hog roast is a full meal. There are alternatives for those who do not eat pork. Popular choices include apple sauce, rotisserie chicken and roast pork in rolls or on plates, and typical bookings are for celebrations of life and one-year memorials.
In a small place like Priddy's Hard, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Timings are planned around your wake, working back from when you want to eat.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Compared with sandwich platters, hot food feels more caring, especially in colder months. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Why book with us
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Sides to make it a full meal
- All the equipment comes with us
Take a look at our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
FAQs for Priddy's Hard
Can you roast near the sea around Priddy's Hard?
Yes, of course. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
How far is Priddy's Hard from London?
About 65 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. We’ll explain the details with your quote.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you are not left with the mess.
Is there an alternative to pork?
We can add alternatives for those who need them.
Is a week’s notice enough?
Generally. Contact us as soon as you have a date and we’ll answer straight away.
Can you work around our timings?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We do not provide halal meat.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We’ll fit in with site rules.
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.
Space, access and the venue
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- Space inside for guests
- A short route for the equipment
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Coleslaw
Why choose funeral wake catering in Priddy's Hard?
Nobody in the family has to cook or serve.
We are regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Priddy's Hard, such as:
- Gatherings at the family home
- Celebrations of life
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Ashes ceremonies
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Portsmouth Harbour station, roughly 1 mile south-east of the centre.
Questions to ask before you book
- Allergen information for every dish
- What crockery is supplied
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Exactly what’s included in the price
The process
We arrive hours before you want to eat, since slow roasting cannot be rushed. Your guests will smell it long before they see it. For a summer wake in Priddy's Hard, there’s light until about 9:20pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
Preparing for the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Ask for a quote
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Priddy's Hard, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Towns and villages near Priddy's Hard
Other occasions in Priddy's Hard
What a hog roast costs
Each price is built from:
- Plates or china
- The journey to the venue
- Numbers
- The serving time and how long we are on site
Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups typically cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What we need to know
To get the best quote, send us:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Allergies we should know about
- An estimate of numbers
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
We serve when people arrive, quietly and respectfully.
Add chicken as an alternative.
What we serve, dish by dish
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and it is carved fresh as people come up.
Stuffing and apple sauce
No hog roast roll is complete without sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce, balancing the rich, salty pork.
Priddy's Hard: halls, homes and travel
Priddy's Hard is about 1 mile east of Gosport, in Hampshire. A hog roast suits wakes around Priddy's Hard, whatever the venue. We cater all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 14 miles away.
Local halls and clubs near Priddy's Hard can host a wake if home is too small. If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Mary, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. Priddy's Hard is within about 3 miles of the sea.
Anywhere in PO12, we can bring the roaster to you. Whether your wake is on Weevil Lane, Orion Avenue and Salt Meat Lane or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. If your venue is just outside Priddy's Hard, we also cover Forton (1 mile south-west), Elson (1 mile north-west), Gosport (1 mile west), Bridgemary (2 miles north-west) and Rowner (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Havant (7 miles north-east), Eastleigh (15 miles north-west), Fareham (4 miles north-west), Horndean (9 miles north-east), Hedge End (11 miles north-west) and Waterlooville (7 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Southsea (2.2 miles south-east) and Portchester Castle (2.2 miles north). Within reach you will find West of the River Alver and Portsdown Hill.
- Schools near Priddy's Hard include Elson Junior School (0.9 miles north-west) and Brune Park Community School (1.4 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Windsor Castle pub (0.6 miles north-west)
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away