Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in South Down, Hampshire
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast for the wake in South Down.
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Life celebrations
- Memorial gatherings
Planning an event in South Down?
About our funeral wake catering in South Down
Wakes in South Down happen at homes, halls, clubs and pubs. We need an outdoor spot to cook, and we serve indoors where the venue allows. We’re often asked to cater remembrance gatherings and wakes at home, serving new potatoes, apple sauce and halloumi skewers.
Near South Down, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish before you book.
Arranging a wake in South Down
South Down is about 3 miles north-east of Chandler's Ford, in Hampshire. We cover South Down and its neighbours for wakes. We cater all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 7 miles away.
For a service at a church like Church of All Saints, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
We cater wakes across SO21 and the streets around it. From Cross Way, Fairfield Road and Grove Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Close by, we cover wakes in Compton (1 mile north), Otterbourne (1 mile south-west), Shawford (1 mile north-east), Twyford (1 mile east) and Oliver's Battery (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Winchester (3 miles north), Eastleigh (3 miles south), Fareham (13 miles south-east), Andover (15 miles north-west), Totton (10 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (3 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Balfour Museum of Hampshire Red Cross History (2.9 miles north) and Wolvesey Castle (3.2 miles north). Open spaces near South Down include Twyford Down and Shawford Down.
- Nearby schools include Thornden School (1.9 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Bridge Inn (0.6 miles north-east)
Planning the cooking spot
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- A friend or relative we can call
- Permission from the hall or venue
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the roaster
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
Planning for dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Let us know if there is something the person especially liked.
What happens on the day
We roast under cover, so a shower will not spoil the food. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. Late-December sunset in South Down is about 4:00pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:25pm.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We confirm the space.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Before we arrive
- Name a contact for the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
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Working with your venue
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Why choose funeral wake catering in South Down?
Hearty food that most people like, just right after a funeral.
We are regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around South Down, such as:
- Life celebrations
- Remembrance days
- Pub and club wakes
- Remembrance gatherings
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the closest railway station is Shawford station, roughly 0.6 miles north-east of the centre.
What your quote should include
- VAT, if it applies
- How many staff will carve and serve
- A clear list of what’s included
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
What comes off the roaster
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.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness are the traditional pairing. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in South Down
How far is South Down from London?
Roughly 63 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Is South Down too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What do we need to organise?
Only the place, numbers and a contact. We bring everything else.
What’s included?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
How long does the roast need?
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.
What’s the price?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we will quote.
Do you cater in village halls?
Homes, halls, clubs and venues, given an outdoor cooking area.
Is there an alternative to pork?
Yes, add chicken or a vegetarian option.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a cold buffet, a warm plated meal is more comforting. 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.
Why South Down hosts choose us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Served at the time you choose
- Carved to order by a chef
- Serving and clearing done for you
Read our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
What a hog roast costs
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- The journey to the venue
- Whether you want china
- Time on site
- Access to the cooking area
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What to tell us
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Your date and serving time
- Any venue rules
- A picture of the cooking area
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your wake: use our quote form.
Places near South Down
What else we do in South Down
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards