Hampshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Southington
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Funeral wake catering in Southington.
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Anniversary memorials
- Home wakes
A hog roast near Southington
Planning the wake in Southington
The family can spend time with guests.
Here’s what people in Southington most often book a hog roast for:
- Anniversary memorials
- Ashes ceremonies
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Gatherings after a cremation
After a service at Church of St Mary, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Comparing caterers
- What crockery is supplied
- VAT, if it applies
- Who carves and who serves
- The full menu and the sides
About our funeral wake catering in Southington
Services can run over, and that’s fine: we will hold the food until people arrive. Give us a contact for the day. Typical bookings include one-year memorials and gatherings after scattering ashes, with roast pork in rolls or on plates, apple sauce and new potatoes.
For a wake near Southington, a farmhouse or village hall often works well. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
What a hog roast costs
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- How many people are eating
- Plates or china
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
The main driver is numbers: bigger groups typically cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to include:
- Rough numbers
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Where the event is
- A photo of the cooking area
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your wake: fill in our quote form.
Nearby places to Southington
What else we do in Southington
Wakes in Southington: venues and practical details
Southington is about 8 miles west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. We take a hog roast for the wake to gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Southington and the surrounding area. Southington is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. You can also see our page for Reading, about 19 miles away.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Overton station, about 1.1 miles north-east.
We cater wakes across RG25 and the streets around it. From Vinns Lane, London Road and Dellands Lane or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Overton (1 mile east), Quidhampton (1 mile north-east), Laverstoke (1 mile south-west), Freefolk (1 mile west) and Wells-in-the-Field (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (8 miles east), Winchester (13 miles south), Andover (9 miles west), Alton (14 miles south-east), Tadley (10 miles north-east) and Hook (14 miles east).
Within reach you will find Ladle Hill.
- Local pubs include The Greyhound pub (0.5 miles east)
Allergies and dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
Name a friend or relative as our contact, so the family can focus on guests.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who don’t eat pork.
Step by step
When we arrive, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, worked back from your serving time. In late September, sunset in Southington is about 7:10pm; in December, about 4:00pm, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- 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 clear away discreetly.
How to prepare
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
How to get a price
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
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FAQs for Southington
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Mary: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Which station is closest to Southington?
The closest is Overton station, roughly 1.1 miles away.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
What space does the roaster need?
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 will confirm the space with your quote.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Usually. Contact us as soon as you have a date and we’ll tell you quickly.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
Do you need power or water?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
What the cooking area needs
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- A contact for the day who isn’t immediate family
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- Space away from the building and any trees
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
Working with your venue
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 frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we will tell you what we can send.
What we serve, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
No hog roast roll is complete without sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce, balancing the rich, salty pork.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there is a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so nobody misses out.
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a cold buffet, a warm plated meal is more comforting. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why book with us
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Serving and clearing done for you
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away