Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Sherfield English, Hampshire
We bring a hog roast for the wake to Sherfield English and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Anniversary memorials
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Pub and club wakes
Book a hog roast in Sherfield English
A hog roast compared with other options
Rather than relatives cooking, a catered hog roast lets everyone be together. A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why us?
- Served at the time you choose
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Our staff serve and clear
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
Funeral wake catering in Sherfield English, carved to order
While you are at the service, the roast cooks quietly, ready for when everyone comes back. We serve without fuss and clear up quietly. We serve apple sauce, salads and new potatoes, and we are often booked for church and village hall wakes and celebrations of life.
For a wake near Sherfield English, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so everyone has something hot.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed goes into rolls or onto plates.
Planning for dietary needs
Some guests won’t eat pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
Name a friend or relative as our contact, so the immediate family isn’t disturbed.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
Sherfield English: halls, homes and travel
Sherfield English is about 5 miles west of Romsey, in Hampshire. We cover wakes in Sherfield English, as well as the surrounding area. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. Our bookings stretch from Sherfield English to Southampton (11 miles away).
Families holding a service at Church of St Leonard frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO51, so your wake can be anywhere in it. That could mean a wake in a garden on Graemar Lane, Eastwood and Melchet View, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Carter's Clay (2 miles north-east), Lockerley (2 miles north-east), Awbridge (2 miles east), Dunbridge (3 miles north-east) and Kimbridge (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (13 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles east), Andover (15 miles north), Totton (7 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (9 miles east) and Hedge End (14 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Romsey Community Hospital (5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Copythorne Common.
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How the day works
Serving is straightforward: the chef carves and the team serves, and sides go out at the same time. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. In late September, sunset in Sherfield English is about 7:10pm; in December, about 4:00pm, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- We clear away discreetly.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Ask for a quote
Every wake is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your wake: use our quote form.
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Why choose funeral wake catering in Sherfield English?
Alternatives are available.
We are regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Sherfield English, such as:
- Ashes ceremonies
- Anniversary memorials
- Wakes at a local club
- Remembrance gatherings
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, about 2.9 miles north-east.
What your quote should include
- Staffing on the day
- What crockery is supplied
- Allergen information for every dish
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Where the roaster can go in Sherfield English
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Salads
Working with your venue
If you’re a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what affects the price:
- Numbers
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Time on site
- Distance from us
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What to tell us
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Allergies we should know about
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- An estimate of numbers
Send us the date, the address or SO51 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
FAQs for Sherfield English
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Leonard: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Which station is closest to Sherfield English?
Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, about 2.9 miles north-east of the centre.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. You will know our arrival time in advance.
What if it rains?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Will there be enough to go round?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so a good estimate matters. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
How quickly can you cater a wake?
We’ll always try. Send the date and venue for a quick answer.
How do we prepare?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We will bring the rest.
What if things run late?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll adjust.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away