Hampshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Soberton
Funeral wake catering in Soberton: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Gatherings after a cremation
- One-year memorials
- Home wakes
Funeral wake catering for Soberton
How our funeral wake catering works in Soberton
Wakes in Soberton happen at homes, halls, clubs and pubs. Wherever it is, the roaster cooks outdoors under cover, and we serve indoors where the venue allows. For family meals after a funeral and anniversary memorials, we can cook new potatoes, salads and halloumi skewers and more.
Near Soberton, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. The hog is roasted on site at your wake, slowly, over several hours, then carved fresh for your guests.
Wake catering near Soberton
Soberton is about 6 miles north-west of Horndean, in Hampshire. From village halls to gardens and fields, wakes around Soberton suit a hog roast. We bring hog roasts to all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Soberton to Southampton (12 miles away).
Wherever your wake is in SO32, we can roast on site for your guests. We can cater a wake on streets such as High Street, Station Road and Long Road or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Droxford (1 mile north), Brockbridge (1 mile north), Soberton Heath (2 miles south), Hill Grove (2 miles west) and Southend (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (11 miles north-west), Gosport (10 miles south), Havant (9 miles south-east), Eastleigh (9 miles west), Fareham (7 miles south-west) and Horndean (6 miles south-east).
A little further out are Knowle Hospital (5.4 miles south-west) and Bishop's Waltham Museum (3.7 miles west). Open spaces near Soberton include Beacon Hill and St Clair's Meadow.
- Local pubs include White Lion Inn (less than half a mile north)
About the food
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it’s needed, so it stays hot and juicy.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal.
Towns and villages near Soberton
Other occasions in Soberton
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a cold buffet, roast pork on a plate with potatoes is more filling. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What you get with us
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Timed around your day
See how we price or the cost guide.
Occasions we serve in Soberton
It feeds everyone at once, so people can eat and share memories.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Soberton. Here are some of the most popular:
- Anniversary memorials
- Wakes at home
- Church and village hall wakes
- Remembrance gatherings
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Peter, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
What to look for in a quote
- How dietary needs are handled
- The space, cover and access they need
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- Clearance from walls and branches
- One contact on the day
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
Looking after everyone
Some guests will not eat pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
If the service runs late, we wait.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who do not eat pork.
Soberton: your questions answered
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Peter?
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. Send us the address.
Do you come out to small places like Soberton?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Will there be enough to go round?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
Do you need anything from the family?
Just the venue, rough numbers and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Where can you serve a wake?
Wherever the family gathers, with an outdoor spot for cooking.
What do you need from us on the day?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Do you cover Soberton?
Yes, Soberton is in our area. Send us the address and we will check the date.
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
How it works
Serving is straightforward: the chef carves and the team serves, with the sides served alongside. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. In winter, it is dark in Soberton 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 rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
How to prepare
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Ask for a quote
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or SO32 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Crockery choices
- How long the roast and service take
- The journey to the venue
- How many people are eating
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
What to tell us
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Roughly how many people
- Your menu choices
- Rules from the venue or landowner
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your wake for a quote: use our quote form.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards