Hampshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Sarisbury
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the wake turns the food into a centrepiece of your wake in Sarisbury.
- Wakes in village halls
- Home wakes
- Family meals after a funeral
Funeral wake catering in Sarisbury
Wakes in Sarisbury: venues and practical details
Sarisbury is about 3 miles south of Hedge End, in Hampshire. We cover Sarisbury and its neighbours for wakes. We bring hog roasts to all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 6 miles away.
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Paul, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. Sarisbury is within about 2 miles of the sea.
Here we cover the SO31 postcode area, and we can cater your wake anywhere in it. From Woodlands Close, Bridge Road and Painswick Close or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Other places close to Sarisbury we cover include Swanwick (1 mile north-west), Park Gate (1 mile east), Sarisbury Green (1 mile south-west), Locks Heath (1 mile south-east) and Lower Swanwick (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (13 miles north), Gosport (7 miles south-east), Havant (13 miles east), Eastleigh (7 miles north-west), Fareham (4 miles east) and Horndean (12 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Coldeast (under half a mile south) and Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum (1 mile north). Within reach you will find Swanwick Lakes.
- Local schools include Brookfield Community School and Language College (0.6 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find The Old Ship Inn (0.8 miles north-west)
Funeral wake catering near Sarisbury
While you are at the service, the roast cooks quietly, ready for when everyone comes back. We serve without fuss and clear up quietly. On the menu are rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and apple sauce, and typical bookings are for family get-togethers after a service and remembrance days.
For a wake in a place like Sarisbury, 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.
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to sandwiches, a hog roast is a warm meal. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Why book our hog roast in Sarisbury
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
Read how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Where the roaster can go in Sarisbury
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- A short route for the equipment
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the roaster
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
Nearby places to Sarisbury
More for events in Sarisbury
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Who books funeral wake catering in Sarisbury?
It’s simple, warm, familiar food, which is what people want after a service.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Sarisbury:
- Family meals after a funeral
- Ashes ceremonies
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Anniversary memorials
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Swanwick station, about 0.7 miles east.
What to look for in a quote
- What the price includes, item by item
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Whether VAT is included
- Travel and any London charges
Sarisbury questions
Which station is closest to Sarisbury?
The closest is Swanwick station, roughly 0.7 miles away.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Paul: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is generally elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
What if people arrive late?
We wait: a cooked roast can be held for a while.
What space does the roaster need?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A photo helps.
What comes with the hog roast?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
How do we prepare?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Do you provide china?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
About the food
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness are the traditional pairing. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who don’t eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and it suits fussy eaters.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
If the service runs late, we wait.
Add chicken as an alternative.
What a hog roast costs
Here’s what affects the price:
- Distance from us
- Crockery choices
- How long the roast and service take
- How many people are eating
A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What to tell us
Here’s what we will ask:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Dietary requirements
- Your menu choices
- The date and when you’d like to eat
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your wake for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
What happens on the day
The roaster cooks outdoors, on a level, open spot under cover, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We agree exactly where before the day. Summer evenings in Sarisbury stay light until about 9:20pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- We set up and roast while you’re at the service.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Before we arrive
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Get a quote
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
Read more
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards