Hampshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Shootash
Funeral wake catering in Shootash: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Wakes at a local club
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Home wakes
Funeral wake catering in Shootash
Funeral wake catering near Shootash
We cater wakes in Shootash and the surrounding area, wherever the family gathers. Whether it is celebration-of-life gatherings and scattering-of-ashes gatherings, we will put together a menu of salads, roast pork in rolls or on plates and new potatoes.
In rural Shootash, home or the hall is usual, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some guests will be vegetarian, so halloumi and vegetable skewers ensure they’re not left with just salad.
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, straight from the roaster.
Looking after everyone
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
Food is served as everyone gathers, calmly and without fuss.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
For planners, venues and organisers
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
How it works
A typical booking goes like this: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and our chef carves it when you are ready. Most wakes in Shootash are held in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, but by late December it’s dark at about 4:00pm.
- Share the date, place and rough numbers.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
How to get a price
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
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What affects the price in Shootash
The biggest factors are:
- The journey to the venue
- Crockery choices
- Menu choices and extras
- The number of people
For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Details that help
These are the details we need:
- An estimate of numbers
- Any venue rules
- Allergies we should know about
- A photo of the cooking area
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Why choose a hog roast in Shootash?
Next to booking a function room menu, a hog roast at home or a hall can be simpler and better value. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Why Shootash hosts choose us
- Our staff serve and clear
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- All the equipment comes with us
- Timed around your day
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
Questions from Shootash
Do you come out to small places like Shootash?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of All Saints: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Do you cover Shootash?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Shootash and Hampshire. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
How quickly can you cater a wake?
We do our best at short notice. Tell us the details and we’ll reply promptly.
Do you need anything from the family?
Just the venue, rough numbers and a contact for the day. We’ll handle the rest.
How much room do you need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a photo if you’re unsure.
Shootash: halls, homes and travel
Shootash is about 3 miles west of Romsey, in Hampshire. Our roaster is a regular sight at wakes around Shootash. Shootash is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Shootash to Southampton (9 miles away).
Relatives arriving by train should know that Romsey station is about 2.4 miles away. If the funeral is at a church such as Church of All Saints, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Wakes anywhere in SO51 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. Other places close to Shootash we cover include The Frenches (1 mile west), Plaitford Green (2 miles west), East Wellow (2 miles south), West Wellow (2 miles south-west) and Blackhill (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (11 miles north-east), Eastleigh (9 miles east), Andover (15 miles north), Totton (6 miles south), Chandler's Ford (7 miles east) and Hedge End (12 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Romsey Community Hospital (2.9 miles east) and King Johns House (2.2 miles east). The countryside around Shootash includes Copythorne Common.
- Schools near Shootash include Stanbridge Earls School (1.3 miles north-east)
- Other local spots include Romsey Extra (2.5 miles south-east)
Before you choose a spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- Space inside for guests
- A contact for the day who isn’t immediate family
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
Places near Shootash
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Planning the wake in Shootash
We serve calmly and clear away discreetly.
Whatever the occasion in Shootash, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings frequently include:
- Wakes at home
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Memorial events
- Anniversary memorials
If there is not room at home, a hall or club near Shootash may suit.
What your quote should include
- Travel and any London charges
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether plates or china are included
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards