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Hog Roast for a Wake in Rownhams, Southampton
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Rownhams and the surrounding area.
- Home wakes
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
Funeral wake catering in Rownhams
The process
We arrive hours before you want to eat, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. Your guests will smell it long before they see it. In winter, it’s dark in Rownhams by about 4:00pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:25pm.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
How to prepare
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
How to get a price
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
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Funeral wake catering near Rownhams
Wakes are frequently arranged at short notice. Contact us as soon as the date is set, and we will give you a quick answer. Typical bookings include gatherings after a cremation and home wakes, serving halloumi skewers, apple sauce and salads.
For a wake in a place like Rownhams, the village hall is often the heart of it, and its grounds suit the roaster. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
- Where
- Rownhams (SO16)
- Region
- Southampton
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
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A closer look at the menu
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing go with the pork perfectly. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
For event organisers in Rownhams
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Looking after everyone
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Add chicken as an alternative.
Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors are:
- Time on site
- The journey to the venue
- How many people are eating
- Site access
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
What we need to know
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Rough numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Dietary requirements
- Which meats and sides you’d like
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
Events we cater in Rownhams
If the service runs late, the food waits.
Here’s what people in Rownhams most often book a hog roast for:
- One-year memorials
- Church and village hall wakes
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Gatherings at the family home
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Redbridge station, roughly 2.1 miles south of the centre.
What your quote should include
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Allergen information for every dish
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
Rownhams: halls, homes and travel
Rownhams is about 3 miles north-east of Totton, in Southampton. We cater wakes across Rownhams and nearby. We cover 40 places across Southampton, from the larger towns to small villages.
After a service at Church of St John, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. A club or hall near Rownhams gives space for everyone and outdoor room for the roaster. Rownhams is within about 8 miles of the New Forest National Park; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural. Rownhams is within about 5 miles of the sea, and coastal halls can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered cooking spot.
We cover wakes in every part of SO16 and the streets around it. Whether your wake is on Rownhams Way, Horns Drove and Rownhams Close or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Upton (1 mile west), Nursling (1 mile south-west), Hillyfields (1 mile south-west), Lordswood (1 mile south-east) and Toothill (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Southampton (3 miles south-east), Townhill Park (4 miles east), Midanbury (4 miles east), Thornhill (6 miles south-east), Chartwell Green (5 miles east) and Harefield (5 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Marlands Shopping Centre (3.7 miles south-east) and Princess Anne Hospital (1.3 miles south-east). Open spaces near Rownhams include Testwood Lakes.
- Local schools include Oasis Academy Lord's Hill (0.6 miles south) and Oaklands Community School (0.6 miles south)
- Other local spots include Romsey Extra (2.8 miles north-west)
FAQs for Rownhams
Can you roast near the sea around Rownhams?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
How far is Rownhams from London?
About 70 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you bring plates?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
Will there be enough to go round?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so a good estimate matters. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
Is there a non-pork option?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
What if people arrive late?
Give us a contact for the day and we will adjust.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
Chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We don’t offer halal meat.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
Where the roaster can go in Rownhams
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A short route for the equipment
- A safe distance from the hall
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Rownhams
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
Why choose a hog roast in Rownhams?
Compared with a venue’s set menu, a hog roast at home or a hall can be simpler and better value. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why Rownhams hosts choose us
- All the equipment comes with us
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Read our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards