Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Privett, Hampshire
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Privett and across Hampshire.
- Ashes ceremonies
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Church and village hall wakes
Book a hog roast in Privett
Funeral wake catering near Privett
Roast pork with salads, new potatoes and coleslaw makes a proper meal. There are alternatives for those who do not eat pork. We are often asked to cater family get-togethers after a service and one-year memorials, serving roast pork in rolls or on plates, rotisserie chicken and salads.
In Privett, the hall or the family home is a natural choice. Tell us about outdoor space for the roaster. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish before booking.
Looking after everyone
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Stuffing usually contains gluten
We arrive in good time and roast quietly, well away from the entrance.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Towns and villages near Privett
Also in Privett
Why choose funeral wake catering in Privett?
Nobody in the family has to cook or serve.
However big or small the event in Privett, a slow roast goes a long way. We’re often asked to cater:
- Celebrations of life
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Wakes in village halls
- Family get-togethers after a service
If the funeral is at a church such as St Faith's Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Questions to ask before you book
- A clear list of what’s included
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- How many staff will carve and serve
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
After a funeral in Privett
Privett is about 1 mile south-west of Gosport, in Hampshire. We cover wakes in Privett, along with the towns and villages around it. Privett is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Privett to Southampton (about 13 miles away).
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Portsmouth Harbour station, roughly 2.3 miles east of the centre. Privett is within about 4 miles of the sea, and coastal halls can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered cooking spot.
For wakes in PO12 and PO13, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many guests. We can cater a wake on streets such as Bay Road, Gomer Lane and Vectis Road, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. For wakes just outside Privett, we cover Alverstoke (1 mile south-east), Clayhall (1 mile south-east), Haslar (2 miles south-east), Portsmouth Point (2 miles east) and Portsea (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Havant (9 miles north-east), Eastleigh (14 miles north-west), Fareham (4 miles north), Horndean (10 miles north-east), Hedge End (10 miles north-west) and Waterlooville (8 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Tricorn Centre (3.1 miles east) and Search (1.5 miles east). Open spaces near Privett include West of the River Alver and Portsdown Hill.
- Local schools include Bay House School (0.5 miles south) and St Vincent College (1.2 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Wiltshire Lamb pub (0.5 miles east)
How it works
Carving is part of the show: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, with crackling for everyone who wants it. In late September, sunset in Privett is about 7:10pm; in December, about 4:00pm, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
Before we arrive
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Getting a price
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Privett, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, use our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- One contact on the day
- Clearance from walls and branches
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
Planners, venues and businesses
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Prices and what affects them
Each price is built from:
- Distance from us
- How many people are eating
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Crockery choices
A hog roast is often 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.
What to tell us
To check the date and the space, we’ll need:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Allergies we should know about
- Where the event is
- An estimate of numbers
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Some families mix a hog roast with cakes brought by friends, which is fine with us. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
What you get with us
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
Take a look at how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we’ll bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some guests will be vegetarian, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Common questions in Privett
Which station is closest to Privett?
Portsmouth Harbour station, about 2.3 miles east of the centre.
Is Privett close to London?
About 67 miles from central London, and well within our area.
How much will it be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
Can you roast in the rain?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
How quickly can you cater a wake?
Typically. Get in touch when the date is set and we’ll tell you quickly.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away