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Hog Roast for a Wake in Sandy Down, Hampshire
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Sandy Down and across Hampshire.
- Family meals after a funeral
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Ashes ceremonies
Slow-roasted pork in Sandy Down
How our funeral wake catering works in Sandy Down
Roast pork with salads, new potatoes and coleslaw makes a proper meal, or rolls keep it simple. Chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option are there for anyone who doesn’t eat pork. For gatherings at clubs and pubs and remembrance days, we can cook halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and salads and more.
For a wake near Sandy Down, a farmhouse or village hall often works well, with the roaster in the yard or garden. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
Planning for dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Request gluten-free rolls
We arrive in good time and roast quietly, well away from the entrance.
Let us know if there is something the person especially liked.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
If the hall or pub provides food, check whether we can cater there. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why book our hog roast in Sandy Down
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Planned to your running order
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Take a look at our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
How it works
Here’s how the day generally runs: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and our chef carves it when you’re ready. Late-December sunset in Sandy Down is about 4:00pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Contact us when the date is set.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
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.
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What affects the price in Sandy Down
The biggest factors are:
- How long the roast and service take
- Site access
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Whether you want china
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.
Getting an accurate quote
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- Your menu choices
- A picture of the cooking area
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The address or postcode
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Wakes in Sandy Down: venues and practical details
Sandy Down is about 3 miles north of Lymington, in Hampshire. Wherever your wake is in Sandy Down, we can bring the roaster, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook. Sandy Down is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 11 miles away.
For a service at a church like Church of St John, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. Sandy Down is within about 2 miles of the New Forest National Park, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access. The coast is within about 4 miles of Sandy Down.
Wherever your wake is in SO41, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Sandy Down, Lower Sandy Down and Hurstly Lane, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Battramsley (1 mile south), Boldre (1 mile south-east), Mount Pleasant (1 mile south-west), Pilley (1 mile south-east) and Warborne (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Eastleigh (15 miles north-east), Totton (9 miles north), Chandler's Ford (15 miles north-east), Hedge End (14 miles north-east), Lymington (3 miles south) and Romsey (14 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Lymington New Forest Hospital (1.9 miles south) and St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery (2.6 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Boldre Foreshore.
- Pubs nearby include The Hobler Public House (less than half a mile south-west)
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Sandy Down: your questions answered
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes, of course. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Is Sandy Down too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do you need power or water?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
What happens after service?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
Will there be enough to go round?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so a good estimate matters. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
What’s included?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
How much room do you need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
Can you cater in Sandy Down?
Yes, Sandy Down is in our area. Send us the address and we’ll check the date.
What comes off the roaster
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing make the roll, just as they should.
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, so it stays hot and juicy.
What the cooking area needs
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- A short route for the equipment
- Permission from the hall or venue
- Space inside for guests
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the roaster
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
Planners, venues and businesses
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we will confirm what we can provide.
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Events we cater in Sandy Down
It copes with timings that shift.
Whatever the occasion in Sandy Down, a slow roast goes a long way. We’re frequently asked to cater:
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Memorial events
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Brockenhurst station, about 1.6 miles north.
What your quote should include
- If the price includes VAT
- The space, cover and access they need
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- How dietary needs are handled
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away