Hampshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Rowner
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the wake makes the food part of your wake in Rowner.
- Church and village hall wakes
- Pub and club wakes
- Remembrance days
Funeral wake catering for Rowner
Looking after everyone
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
We hold the food if people are delayed; just let us know.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who don’t eat pork.
About our funeral wake catering in Rowner
If the service runs late, we wait: we will hold the food until people arrive. Name someone we can call on the day. Whether it is gatherings after scattering ashes and church and village hall wakes, we’ll put together a menu of roast pork in rolls or on plates, rotisserie chicken and halloumi skewers.
In Rowner, the hall or the family home is a natural choice. Tell us about outdoor space for the roaster. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours, then carved fresh for your guests.
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Arranging a wake in Rowner
Rowner is about 2 miles north-west of Gosport, in Hampshire. Our roaster is a regular sight at wakes around Rowner, from gardens to fields. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 12 miles away.
Relatives arriving by train should know that Fareham station is about 2.3 miles away. Rowner is within about 5 miles of the sea.
We bring hog roasts to wakes all over the PO13 and PO14 postcode area. We can cater a wake on streets such as Wych Lane, Camp Road and Keyes Road or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Bridgemary (1 mile south-east), Peel Common (1 mile west), Crofton (1 mile west), Elson (1 mile south-east) and Lee-on-the-Solent (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Havant (9 miles east), Eastleigh (12 miles north-west), Horndean (9 miles north-east), Chandler's Ford (15 miles north-west), Hedge End (9 miles north-west) and Waterlooville (8 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Gosport War Memorial Hospital (2.3 miles south-east) and Portchester Castle (2.9 miles east). Green spaces nearby include West of the River Alver and Portsdown Hill.
- Nearby schools include Holbrook Primary School (less than half a mile north) and Baycroft School (1.3 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Green Dragon pub (0.7 miles south)
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- A hall or room for eating
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- Permission from the hall or venue
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Rowner
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
How the day works
Serving is straightforward: the chef carves and the team serves, and sides go out at the same time. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. Summer evenings in Rowner stay light until about 9:20pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Get a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
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What comes off the roaster
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there is a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so everyone has something hot.
For planners, venues and organisers
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a venue’s set menu, a hog roast at a hall is frequently simpler. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Why Rowner hosts choose us
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Served at the time you choose
- Carved to order by a chef
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
See our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
What affects the price in Rowner
The price comes down to:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Travel to Rowner
- How long the roast and service take
- Whether you want china
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.
Getting an accurate quote
These are the details we need:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Dietary requirements
- Rough numbers
- Where the event is
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
FAQs for Rowner
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
What’s the nearest station to Rowner?
Fareham station, about 2.3 miles north of the centre.
Will there be enough to go round?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
Is a week’s notice enough?
We’ll always try. Send the date and venue for a quick answer.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Do you serve rolls or plates?
Both are possible: rolls for a simple meal, plates with salads and potatoes for a fuller one.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
Do you come to Rowner?
We do. Send us the address and we will confirm availability.
Planning the wake in Rowner
It copes with timings that shift.
Whatever the occasion in Rowner, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings frequently include:
- Pub and club wakes
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Wakes in village halls
- Remembrance gatherings
For a service at a church like St Matthew's, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Before booking anyone
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Whether VAT is included
- A clear list of what’s included
- The full menu and the sides
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards