Hampshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Sprat's Down
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 Sprat's Down.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Gatherings at the family home
A hog roast near Sprat's Down
Allergies and dietary needs
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
One contact for the day helps, so the immediate family is not disturbed.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
About our funeral wake catering in Sprat's Down
We roast quietly on site while the service takes place, ready for when everyone comes back. Our staff serve calmly and clear away discreetly. Typical bookings include family meals after a funeral and memorial gatherings, serving new potatoes, roast pork in rolls or on plates and rotisserie chicken.
In a small place like Sprat's Down, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
More for events in Sprat's Down
A hog roast or other catering?
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea, which is fine with us. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why book our hog roast in Sprat's Down
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Carved to order by a chef
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- A clear quote with everything listed
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Wake catering near Sprat's Down
Sprat's Down is about 4 miles north of Cowes, in Hampshire. Sprat's Down and the surrounding area are covered for wakes. Sprat's Down is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 8 miles away.
If relatives are coming by rail, Hamble station, about 4 miles north, is the nearest station. The New Forest National Park is within about 5 miles of Sprat's Down, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access. The coast is within about 4 miles of Sprat's Down.
We bring hog roasts to wakes all over the SO45 postcode area and the streets around it. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Calshot (1 mile east), Stonehills (1 mile north), Stanswood (1 mile south), Hillhead (1 mile east) and Ashlett (1 mile north). Further out, we also cater in Gosport (8 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles north), Fareham (7 miles north-east), Totton (10 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (12 miles north) and Hedge End (7 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Calshot Castle (1.6 miles east) and Sir Max Aitken Museum (3.9 miles south-east). Open spaces near Sprat's Down include Mercury Marshes and Mill Hill.
- Pubs nearby include Falcon Hotel (1 mile north)
What the cooking area needs
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
From the roaster
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
Planners, venues and businesses
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Sprat's Down questions
Is Sprat's Down too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
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.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
What’s included?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Where can you serve a wake?
At home, a hall, a club or a venue, given an outdoor cooking area.
Do we need our own staff?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
Occasions we serve in Sprat's Down
There are options for those who do not eat pork.
Here’s what people in Sprat's Down most often book a hog roast for:
- One-year memorials
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Gatherings at the family home
Families holding a service at St George often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Questions to ask before you book
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether plates or china are included
- Allergen information for every dish
What comes off the roaster
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved thick or thin, as people like it, and served hot.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll, just as they should.
Step by step
Here’s how the day normally runs: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and our chef carves it when you are ready. Wakes in Sprat's Down are generally in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, but by late December it’s dark at about 4:00pm.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We confirm the space.
- We cook on site.
- We serve quietly.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
How to get a price
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or SO45 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
Related guides
How we price a hog roast for the wake
There is no fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- The journey to the venue
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Numbers
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
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.
Getting an accurate quote
These are the details we need:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Roughly how many people
- Where the event is
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your wake for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
- 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
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards