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Hog Roast for a Wake in Shirrell Heath, Hampshire
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Funeral wake catering in Shirrell Heath.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Memorial gatherings
Slow-roasted pork in Shirrell Heath
Funeral wake catering near Shirrell Heath
We keep things simple for families: one call, one quote and quiet, reliable service. We serve salads, halloumi skewers and rotisserie chicken, and we are frequently booked for family meals after a funeral and gatherings at clubs and pubs.
For a wake near Shirrell Heath, a farmhouse or village hall often works well. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
Who books funeral wake catering in Shirrell Heath?
We serve calmly and clear away discreetly.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Shirrell Heath:
- Church and village hall wakes
- Life celebrations
- Memorial events
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St John, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Questions to ask before you book
- How many staff will carve and serve
- What the price includes, item by item
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
Step by step
We get there well ahead of service, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. The smell usually brings people over long before we carve. Summer evenings in Shirrell Heath stay light until about 9:20pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We confirm the space.
- We cook on site.
- We serve quietly.
- We tidy up and go.
How to prepare
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Get a quote
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
Some guests will not eat pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Keep the alternatives labelled
Our staff are discreet and respectful.
Add chicken as an alternative.
Space, access and the venue
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- Space away from the building and any trees
- A contact for the day who isn’t immediate family
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we will tell you what we can send.
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What a hog roast costs
There’s no fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- How long the roast and service take
- Distance from us
- Crockery choices
- Menu choices and extras
A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What we need to know
These are the details we need:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The date and time of the event
- Allergies we should know about
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and it is carved fresh as people come up.
Shirrell Heath: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Shirrell Heath?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Is Shirrell Heath close to London?
Roughly 62 miles from the centre of London.
How much will it be?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your wake for a quote.
Do you cater in village halls?
Homes, halls, clubs and venues, given an outdoor cooking area.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
What do people get?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Can you wait?
Name someone we can call and we will adjust.
Is a week’s notice enough?
We’ll always try. Tell us the details and we will reply promptly.
Wake catering near Shirrell Heath
Shirrell Heath is about 5 miles north of Fareham, in Hampshire. We cater wakes across Shirrell Heath and nearby. We cater 683 places in Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 9 miles away.
For family travelling by train, Botley station is about 2.9 miles away.
For wakes in SO32, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. Whether your wake is on High Street, Smiths Lane and Black Horse Lane or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. For wakes just outside Shirrell Heath, we cover Shedfield (1 mile south-west), Kingsmead (1 mile east), Mislingford (1 mile east), Swanmore (1 mile north) and Wickham (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (11 miles north-west), Gosport (8 miles south), Havant (10 miles south-east), Eastleigh (7 miles north-west), Fareham (5 miles south) and Horndean (8 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Knowle Hospital (2.9 miles south) and Bishop's Waltham Museum (2.4 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.
- Schools near Shirrell Heath include Swanmore College of Technology (1.2 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find Prince of Wales pub (under half a mile north-east)
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
If the hall or pub provides food, check whether we can cater there. The main driver is numbers: bigger groups generally cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why book our hog roast in Shirrell Heath
- Our staff serve and clear
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards