Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Southend, Hampshire
We bring a hog roast for the wake across Southend and Hampshire, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Memorial events
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Family get-togethers after a service
A hog roast near Southend
About our funeral wake catering in Southend
For a celebration of life, a hog roast can reflect the person being remembered. Let us know if there is anything special and we will try to help. On the menu are halloumi skewers, new potatoes and roast pork in rolls or on plates, and we are often booked for pub and club wakes and one-year memorials.
For a wake near Southend, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish before booking.
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so everyone has something hot.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and it suits fussy eaters.
Questions from Southend
Can you cater after a service at Church of the Holy Trinity?
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. Tell us where you will gather.
Do you come out to small places like Southend?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What happens after service?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
What if the service runs late?
Give us a contact for the day and we’ll adjust.
Can you roast in the rain?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we’ll bring them. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
Where does the hog roast go?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
The process
A hog roast is always cooked outside, on a level, open spot under cover, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We’ll agree the spot with you beforehand. Summer evenings in Southend stay light until about 9:20pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while you’re at the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We pack up quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Get a quote
Every wake is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your wake for a quote: use our quote form.
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What the cooking area needs
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- Space away from the building and any trees
- A short route for the equipment
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we serve
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
Who books funeral wake catering in Southend?
The family can spend time with guests.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Southend, including:
- Home wakes
- One-year memorials
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Celebrations of life
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Portchester station, roughly 5 miles south of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether travel is included
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
What affects the price in Southend
Each price is built from:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Numbers
- Time on site
- Site access
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Details that help
To get the best quote, send us:
- The address or postcode
- A photo of the cooking area
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- An estimate of numbers
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
Some guests won’t eat pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
We serve when people arrive, quietly and respectfully.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Some families mix a hog roast with cakes brought by friends, which is fine with us. For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why us?
- Serving and clearing done for you
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Carved to order by a chef
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
Read how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Wakes in Southend: venues and practical details
Southend is about 5 miles north-west of Waterlooville, in Hampshire. We cover Southend and its neighbours for wakes. We cater 683 places in Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 12 miles away.
After a service at Church of the Holy Trinity, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
We cater wakes across SO32. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Newtown (1 mile south-west), Soberton Heath (1 mile west), Hoe Gate (1 mile south-east), Woodend (1 mile west) and Hipley (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (13 miles north-west), Gosport (8 miles south), Havant (7 miles south-east), Eastleigh (10 miles west), Fareham (6 miles south-west) and Horndean (5 miles east).
A little further out are Knowle Hospital (4.4 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include St Clair's Meadow and Portsdown Hill.
- Local pubs include The Bold Forester Public House (0.8 miles north-west)
Nearby places to Southend
Also in Southend
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards