Hampshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering for South Hayling
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the wake turns the food into a centrepiece of your wake in South Hayling.
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Family meals after a funeral
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
Planning an event in South Hayling?
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Some ideas:
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
We arrive in good time and roast quietly, well away from the entrance.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
Funeral wake catering in South Hayling, carved to order
Wake catering across South Hayling and Hampshire, at homes, halls and venues, with the roast cooked on site. Whether it is gatherings at clubs and pubs and family meals after a funeral, we will put together a menu of apple sauce, halloumi skewers and roast pork in rolls or on plates for your guests.
Around South Hayling, wakes are frequently at the village hall, a pub or home. Tell us about outdoor space for the roaster. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
Planning the cooking spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- A friend or relative we can call
- Permission from the hall or venue
- Space inside for guests
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
Occasions we serve in South Hayling
Quiet, respectful service.
Whatever the occasion in South Hayling, a slow roast goes a long way. We are often asked to cater:
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Pub and club wakes
- Celebrations of life
- Memorial events
After a service at St Mary's Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Questions to ask before you book
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- How dietary needs are handled
- A clear list of what’s included
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
Why choose a hog roast in South Hayling?
Next to booking a function room menu, a hog roast at home or a hall can be simpler and better value. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Why book with us
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- An itemised quote
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Serving and clearing done for you
Read our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Wake catering near South Hayling
South Hayling is about 5 miles east of Portsmouth, in Hampshire. A hog roast suits wakes around South Hayling, whatever the venue. South Hayling is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 20 miles away.
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Fratton station, roughly 4.3 miles west of the centre. South Hayling is within about a mile of the sea.
We cater wakes across PO11. Whether your wake is on Church Road, Station Road and St Leonard's Avenue or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. Nearby, we also cater wakes in West Town (1 mile west), Tourner Bury (1 mile north-east), Tye (2 miles north), Stoke (2 miles north) and North Hayling (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (8 miles west), Havant (5 miles north), Fareham (11 miles north-west), Horndean (8 miles north), Waterlooville (7 miles north) and Petersfield (15 miles north).
Nearby you will also find St James Hospital (3.3 miles west) and Eastney Beam Engine House (3.1 miles west). Open spaces near South Hayling include Hayling Billy.
- Local schools include The Hayling College (0.5 miles north) and The Hayling College (0.5 miles north)
- Local pubs include Newton House Hotel (0.6 miles north-west)
Towns and villages near South Hayling
Also in South Hayling
What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so tell us as soon as plans change. In winter, it’s dark in South Hayling by about 4:00pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We pack up quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Let us know about tight access
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
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A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
The price comes down to:
- Access to the cooking area
- The journey to the venue
- Whether you want china
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
What to tell us
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Rough numbers
- Allergies we should know about
- Your date and serving time
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
Common questions in South Hayling
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Can you cater after a service at St Mary's Church?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
What should we provide?
Just the venue, rough numbers and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
Who serves?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
What if it rains?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
When do you start roasting?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Organising for someone else?
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
If you’re booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away