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Funeral Wake Catering for South Weirs
Funeral wake catering in South Weirs: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Church and village hall wakes
- Remembrance gatherings
A hog roast near South Weirs
How our funeral wake catering works in South Weirs
We know families have a lot to arrange: a short conversation, a clear quote and a calm service on the day. We serve roast pork in rolls or on plates, halloumi skewers and rotisserie chicken, and we’re frequently booked for one-year memorials and wakes at home.
In rural South Weirs, home or the hall is usual, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish before you book.
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- A contact for the day who is not immediate family
- A safe distance from the hall
- A short route for the equipment
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Why choose a hog roast in South Weirs?
Next to sandwiches, hot food feels more caring. Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups normally cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
What you get with us
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Served at the time you choose
Read how we price and the cost guide.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Some guests will not eat pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
We arrive in good time and roast quietly, well away from the entrance.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
What affects the price in South Weirs
We do not use a fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Plates or china
- The journey to the venue
- Numbers
- Site access
For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What to tell us
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Rough numbers
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The date and time of the event
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
What comes off the roaster
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it is needed, so it stays hot and juicy.
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll, just as they should.
Arranging a wake in South Weirs
South Weirs is about 4 miles north-west of Lymington, in Hampshire. From village halls to gardens and fields, wakes around South Weirs suit a hog roast. South Weirs is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. Our bookings stretch from South Weirs to Southampton (11 miles away).
For a service at a church like Church of St Saviour, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. South Weirs is within about a mile of the New Forest National Park, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access. The coast is within about 5 miles of South Weirs.
Here we cover the SO42 postcode area. For wakes just outside South Weirs, we cover Brockenhurst (1 mile north-east), Setley (1 mile east), Balmerlawn (2 miles north-east), Emery Down (4 miles north) and Lyndhurst (4 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastleigh (15 miles north-east), Totton (8 miles north-east), Chandler's Ford (15 miles north-east), Hedge End (15 miles north-east), Lymington (4 miles south-east) and Romsey (13 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Lymington New Forest Hospital (3.7 miles south-east).
Occasions we serve in South Weirs
If the service runs late, the food waits.
Whatever the occasion in South Weirs, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings often include:
- Memorial events
- Home wakes
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Brockenhurst station, about 0.9 miles east.
What to look for in a quote
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What crockery is supplied
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
For planners, venues and organisers
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Common questions in South Weirs
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Do you cater in village halls?
Homes, halls, clubs and venues, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook.
Can you work around our timings?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Is there a non-pork option?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We do not provide halal meat.
Is there an alternative to pork?
There are chicken, vegetarian and vegan alternatives. We do not offer halal meat.
What do people get?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
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The process
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. In late September, sunset in South Weirs is about 7:10pm; in December, about 4:05pm, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We cook on site.
- We serve quietly.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Before we arrive
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Name a contact for the day
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or SO42 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away