Hampshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Shawford
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast for the wake in Shawford.
- Anniversary memorials
- Wakes at a local club
- Church and village hall wakes
Funeral wake catering for Shawford
How our funeral wake catering works in Shawford
We keep things simple for families: one call, one quote and quiet, reliable service. We are frequently asked to cater celebration-of-life gatherings and remembrance gatherings, with salads, halloumi skewers and rotisserie chicken.
Near Shawford, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. You will know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Looking after everyone
Rolls and stuffing typically contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
We serve when people arrive, calmly and without fuss.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Arranging a wake in Shawford
Shawford is about 3 miles south of Winchester, in Hampshire. Shawford is well within our area for wakes. We cater all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 8 miles away.
If relatives are coming by rail, Shawford station is in Shawford itself.
We bring hog roasts to wakes all over the SO21 postcode area. Whether your wake is on Shawford Road and Pearson Lane or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. If your venue is just outside Shawford, we also cover Compton (1 mile west), Twyford (1 mile south-east), South Down (1 mile south-west), Otterbourne (1 mile south-west) and St Cross (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (3 miles north), Eastleigh (4 miles south), Fareham (13 miles south-east), Andover (15 miles north-west), Totton (11 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (4 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include The Gurkha Museum (2.3 miles north) and Royal Hampshire County Hospital (2.7 miles north). The countryside around Shawford includes Twyford Down and Hockley Meadows.
- Local pubs include The Bridge Inn (within half a mile south-west)
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Numbers
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Travel to Shawford
- How easy it is to reach the spot
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
What to tell us
These are the details we need:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Where the event is
- An estimate of numbers
- Anything the venue has asked for
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
If the venue has its own caterer, check whether we can cater there. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
What you get with us
- No surprises: everything in writing
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
Read how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Shawford
Do you come out to small places like Shawford?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you do a hog roast in St. Cross Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
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.
Do you cover Shawford?
Yes, Shawford is in our area. Send us the address and we will check the date.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We do not offer halal meat.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Hours rather than minutes. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Do you serve the food?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
How big a hog will we need?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so a good estimate matters. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
Organising for someone else?
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Planning the wake in Shawford
Nobody in the family has to cook or serve.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Shawford. Typical bookings include:
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Memorial gatherings
- Remembrance days
- Celebrations of life
Families holding a service at Church of St Mary frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Before booking anyone
- The full menu and the sides
- A clear list of what’s included
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- What crockery is supplied
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If things run late, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so tell us as soon as plans change. In winter, it’s dark in Shawford by about 4:00pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We pack up quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Ask for a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
The menu, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, so it stays hot and juicy.
Also near Shawford
More for events in Shawford
What the cooking area needs
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- A hall or room for eating
- A short route for the equipment
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Shawford
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- 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
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away