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Hog Roast for a Wake in Soberton Heath, Hampshire
Funeral wake catering in Soberton Heath: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Memorial events
Planning an event in Soberton Heath?
Organising for someone else?
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
How our funeral wake catering works in Soberton Heath
We keep things simple for families: a short conversation, a clear quote and a calm service on the day. Popular choices include roast pork in rolls or on plates, salads and rotisserie chicken, and we’re often booked for hall gatherings after a service and life celebrations.
Near Soberton Heath, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
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About the food
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved thick or thin, as people like it, straight from the roaster.
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who don’t eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and children usually like it too.
How it works
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can enjoy your wake. Autumn and winter afternoons in Soberton Heath get dark early: about 7:10pm in late September and 4:00pm in December, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
Before we arrive
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
How to get a price
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Soberton Heath, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How many people are eating
- Distance from us
- Time on site
- Whether you want china
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What we need to know
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Roughly how many people
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A picture of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
We clear away discreetly once everyone has eaten.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Soberton Heath?
Hearty food that most people like, which is what people want after a service.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Soberton Heath:
- Remembrance days
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Life celebrations
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of the Holy Trinity, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Before booking anyone
- VAT, if it applies
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- How dietary needs are handled
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
Why choose a hog roast in Soberton Heath?
If the hall or pub provides food, ask whether outside caterers are allowed. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
What you get with us
- Planned to your running order
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
See how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Soberton Heath: your questions answered
Is Soberton Heath close to London?
Roughly 60 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you cater after a service at Church of the Holy Trinity?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is typically elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
What about coeliacs?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
What should we sort out beforehand?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We will bring the rest.
What space does the roaster need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. A picture helps.
Is it a sit-down meal?
Both are possible: rolls for a simple meal, plates with salads and potatoes for a fuller one.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We will be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will fit around changes.
Arranging a wake in Soberton Heath
Soberton Heath is about 5 miles north-west of Waterlooville, in Hampshire. We’re happy to travel to Soberton Heath for wakes and the places nearby. We bring hog roasts to all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 11 miles away.
We cater wakes across SO32 and PO17. Local streets include Forester Road, May Bush Lane and Heath Road; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Other places close to Soberton Heath we cover include Southend (1 mile east), Woodend (1 mile west), Newtown (1 mile south), Kingsmead (1 mile west) and Mislingford (1 mile west). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (12 miles north-west), Gosport (8 miles south), Havant (8 miles south-east), Eastleigh (10 miles west), Fareham (6 miles south-west) and Horndean (6 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Bishop's Waltham Museum (3.9 miles north-west) and Knowle Hospital (4.1 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Portsdown Hill and St Clair's Meadow.
- Nearby, you will find The Bold Forester Public House (less than half a mile north-west)
What the cooking area needs
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- A friend or relative we can call
- A hall or room for eating
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the roaster
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away