Hampshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Rockbourne
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast for the wake in Rockbourne.
- Home wakes
- Anniversary memorials
- Gatherings after a cremation
Book a hog roast in Rockbourne
Funeral wake catering in Rockbourne, carved to order
Wakes are frequently arranged at short notice. Get in touch as soon as the date is set, and we will give you a quick answer. Popular choices include halloumi skewers, new potatoes and rotisserie chicken, and typical bookings are for family get-togethers after a service and one-year memorials.
In rural Rockbourne, home or the hall is usual, with the roaster in the yard or garden. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
Who books funeral wake catering in Rockbourne?
There are options for those who don’t eat pork.
In Rockbourne and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Family meals after a funeral
- One-year memorials
- Wakes at home
After a service at Church of St Andrew, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Questions to ask before booking
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Any travel or access charges
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
Common questions in Rockbourne
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Andrew: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is typically elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Is Rockbourne too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Will there be enough to go round?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
How much will it be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
What do we need to organise?
Only the place, numbers and a contact. We bring everything else.
Can you do gluten-free?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we’ll bring them. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
Do you serve the food?
No need for your own staff: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Also in Rockbourne
The process
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can get on with your wake in Rockbourne. Autumn and winter afternoons in Rockbourne get dark early: about 7:10pm in late September and 4:05pm in December, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- The roast cooks while you’re at the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We pack up quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Send final numbers in good time
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
How to get a price
Every wake is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your wake for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a cold buffet, a warm plated meal is more comforting. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
What you get with us
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Timed around your day
- Carved to order by a chef
- Our staff serve and clear
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
What affects the price in Rockbourne
Each price is built from:
- How many people are eating
- Travel to Rockbourne
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The serving time and how long we are on site
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Getting an accurate quote
When you enquire, please mention:
- Allergies we should know about
- Your menu choices
- What the outdoor space is like
- Rules from the venue or landowner
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Rockbourne: halls, homes and travel
Rockbourne is in Hampshire. Wherever your wake is in Rockbourne, we can bring the roaster, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. We bring hog roasts to 683 places across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 20 miles away.
Wherever your wake is in SP6, we can bring the roaster to you. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Whitsbury (1 mile north-east), Damerham (2 miles south), Sandleheath (2 miles south), Ashford (3 miles south-east) and Alderholt (4 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Totton (15 miles east), Ringwood (9 miles south), Fordingbridge (3 miles south-east), St Leonards (9 miles south), Brockenhurst (15 miles south-east) and Poulner (8 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Fordingbridge Museum (3.3 miles south-east) and Godshill Castle Hill (3.5 miles south-east).
- Pubs nearby include The Cart Wheel Public House (0.9 miles east)
Looking after everyone
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
We arrive in good time and roast quietly, well away from the entrance.
Let us know if there is something the person especially liked.
Where the roaster can go in Rockbourne
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- Clearance from walls and branches
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- Space inside for guests
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
What comes off the roaster
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away