Portsmouth · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Southsea
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Southsea and the surrounding area.
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Remembrance days
- Pub and club wakes
Book a hog roast in Southsea
About our funeral wake catering in Southsea
While you’re at the service, the roast cooks quietly, ready for when everyone comes back. Our staff serve calmly and clear away discreetly. We are often asked to cater scattering-of-ashes gatherings and remembrance days, with rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and new potatoes.
For a wake in Southsea, somewhere close to the church or crematorium helps. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
- Where
- Southsea (PO5, PO4, PO1)
- County
- Portsmouth
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Before you choose a spot
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- A short route for the equipment
- Permission from the hall or venue
- A safe distance from the hall
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
Arranging a wake in Southsea
Southsea is about 2 miles south of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. We cater wakes across Southsea and nearby, from gardens to fields. Southsea is one of 19 places in Portsmouth where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Southsea to Southampton (about 17 miles away).
Families holding a service at St Margaret of Scotland frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready. Southsea is within about a mile of the sea, and coastal halls can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered cooking spot.
This part of Portsmouth takes in PO5, PO4 and PO1, so your wake can be anywhere in it. We can cater a wake on streets such as Bath Road, Liss Road and Beach Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Milton (1 mile north-east), Fratton (1 mile north), Kingston (1 mile north), Landport (1 mile north-west) and Baffins (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Hilsea (3 miles north), Wymering (4 miles north), Paulsgrove (5 miles north), Cosham (4 miles north), Drayton (4 miles north) and Farlington (5 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include St. Mary's Hospital (1 mile north) and Southsea Castle (1 mile south-west). The countryside around Southsea includes Milton Locks.
- Schools near Southsea include Mayville High School (0.5 miles west) and St Edmund's Catholic School (1.2 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Festing pub (less than half a mile north)
Nearby places to Southsea
Also in Southsea
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with sandwich platters, hot food feels more caring, especially in colder months. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Why us?
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- We bring everything to cook and serve
Take a look at how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
The price comes down to:
- How long the roast and service take
- Access to the cooking area
- The number of people
- Plates or china
The main driver is numbers: bigger groups usually cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Details that help
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- Any venue rules
- A photo of the cooking area
- An estimate of numbers
- Dietary requirements
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
The process
Expect a calm, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. For a summer wake in Southsea, there’s 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.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We pack up quietly.
Before we arrive
- Name a contact for the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Get a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
For event organisers in Southsea
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Common questions in Southsea
Is Southsea close to London?
Roughly 65 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Do you serve the food?
No need for your own staff: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Is there a non-pork option?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We don’t offer halal meat.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
We can add alternatives.
How long does the roast need?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
Do you serve rolls or plates?
Either: plates with sides or simple rolls.
Can you wait?
That’s fine: a cooked roast can be held for a while.
What we serve, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Stuffing and apple sauce
No hog roast roll is complete without sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce, balancing the rich, salty pork.
Occasions we serve in Southsea
Alternatives are available.
We’re regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Southsea, such as:
- Gatherings at the family home
- Remembrance gatherings
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
Relatives arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Fratton station, roughly 0.8 miles north of the centre.
Questions to ask before you book
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- What the price includes, item by item
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
We dress smartly and keep a low profile.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away