Portsmouth · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Rudmore
We bring a hog roast for the wake across Rudmore and Portsmouth, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Anniversary memorials
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Ashes ceremonies
Slow-roasted pork in Rudmore
Funeral wake catering near Rudmore
Services can run over, and that is fine: a cooked roast can be held for a while. Name someone we can call on the day. On the menu are new potatoes, rotisserie chicken and halloumi skewers, and we’re regularly asked to cater one-year memorials and wakes at a local club.
For a wake in a place like Rudmore, the village hall is frequently the heart of it, and its grounds suit the roaster. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
- Area
- Rudmore (PO2, PO1)
- Region
- Portsmouth
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Arranging a wake in Rudmore
Rudmore is about 1 mile north-west of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. We take a hog roast for the wake to gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Rudmore. We cover 19 places across Portsmouth. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 15 miles away.
Relatives driving in can use the M275 and A2047 to reach Rudmore. A club or hall near Rudmore gives space for everyone and outdoor room for the roaster. Rudmore is within about 3 miles of the sea.
This part of Portsmouth takes in PO2 and PO1, and we can cater your wake anywhere in it. From Knox Road, Wharf Road and Croft Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Rudmore sits on or near the M275 and A2047, so getting the roaster to your wake is simple. Other places close to Rudmore we cover include North End (1 mile north-east), Tipner (1 mile north-west), Portsmouth (1 mile south-east), Landport (1 mile south) and Copnor (1 mile east).
A little further out are Portchester Castle (2.1 miles north-west) and Southsea (2.2 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Milton Locks and Portsdown Hill.
- Nearby schools include Mayfield School (0.7 miles north-east) and St Edmund's Catholic School (1 mile south)
- Local pubs include The Admiral Drake pub (less than half a mile south-west)
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
If the service runs late, we wait; just let us know.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- A safe distance from the hall
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- A level outdoor area
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
A hog roast or other catering?
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea, which is fine with us. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book our hog roast in Rudmore
- Our staff serve and clear
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Take a look at how we price or what a hog roast costs.
What else we do in Rudmore
What affects the price in Rudmore
Each price is built from:
- How long the roast and service take
- Travel to Rudmore
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
Details that help
When you enquire, please mention:
- An estimate of numbers
- Your menu choices
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Where the event is
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or PO2 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
Events we cater in Rudmore
Hearty food that most people like, which is what people want after a service.
However big or small the event in Rudmore, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings frequently include:
- Wakes at home
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Anniversary memorials
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Portsmouth & Southsea station, roughly 1.1 miles south of the centre.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether VAT is included
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
A closer look at the menu
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, straight from the roaster.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed can be served in a roll or on a plate.
What happens on the day
We roast under cover, so a shower won’t spoil the food. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. Summer evenings in Rudmore stay light until about 9:20pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- Contact us when the date is set.
- We confirm the space.
- We cook on site.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Send final numbers in good time
Ask for a quote
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Rudmore, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Rudmore: your questions answered
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes, of course. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Which station is closest to Rudmore?
Portsmouth & Southsea station, about 1.1 miles south of the centre.
Will there be enough to go round?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
Is crockery included?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
Do you need anything from the family?
Just the venue, rough numbers and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
What do people get?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
How do we prepare?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We will bring the rest.
Can we just hire the roaster?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we will talk you through it.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards