Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Stoke, Hampshire
Funeral wake catering in Stoke: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Ashes ceremonies
- Family meals after a funeral
- Memorial gatherings
A hog roast near Stoke
Funeral wake catering near Stoke
Funerals are typically planned within a week or two. Contact us as soon as you have a date, and we will give you a quick answer. We serve apple sauce, new potatoes and salads, and we’re often booked for gatherings after a cremation and memorial events.
In a small place like Stoke, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Looking after everyone
Some guests will not eat pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Request gluten-free rolls
We hold the food if people are delayed; just let us know.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
Why choose a hog roast in Stoke?
Next to sandwiches, hot food feels more caring. 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.
Why us?
- Our staff serve and clear
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Carved to order by a chef
See how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
A closer look at the menu
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it’s needed, so it stays hot and juicy.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, roasted until golden.
Stoke: your questions answered
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Peter: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
What’s the nearest station to Stoke?
The closest is Warblington station, roughly 2.4 miles away.
What comes with the hog roast?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Who serves?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
We can add alternatives.
When do you start roasting?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
What do you need from us on the day?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
Do you provide china?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Here’s what affects the price:
- Crockery choices
- Menu choices and extras
- How many people are eating
- Distance from us
A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What we need to know
Here’s what we will ask:
- Rough numbers
- Where the event is
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- The date and time of the event
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- Permission from the hall or venue
- A level outdoor area
- Space away from the building and any trees
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Stoke
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
Places near Stoke
Other occasions in Stoke
How the day works
Rain does not stop the roast, because we cook under cover. It is worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. Autumn and winter afternoons in Stoke get dark early: about 7:05pm in late September and 4:00pm in December, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We pack up quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Send final numbers in good time
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Ask for 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.
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Wake catering near Stoke
Stoke is about 3 miles south of Havant, in Hampshire. We bring a hog roast for the wake to wakes anywhere in Stoke, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. We bring hog roasts to 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Stoke to Southampton (about 19 miles away).
Families holding a service at Church of St Peter often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready. Stoke is on or near the A3023, handy for relatives driving in. Stoke is within about 3 miles of the sea.
Wherever your wake is in PO11, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Havant Road, Rogers Mead and Northwood Lane; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Being close to the A3023, Stoke is easy for us to reach with the roaster. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in North Hayling (1 mile east), Tye (1 mile east), Northney (1 mile north-east), Langstone (1 mile north) and Warblington (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (8 miles west), Havant (3 miles north), Fareham (10 miles west), Horndean (6 miles north), Waterlooville (5 miles north-west) and Petersfield (13 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Warblington Castle (1.8 miles north) and Havant Museum (2.1 miles north). The countryside around Stoke includes Hayling Billy.
- Pubs nearby include The Maypole pub (0.9 miles south)
For event organisers in Stoke
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Planning the wake in Stoke
Nobody in the family has to cook or serve.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Stoke and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Life celebrations
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Pub and club wakes
- Remembrance gatherings
If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is Warblington station, about 2.4 miles north.
Comparing caterers
- Any travel or access charges
- How many staff will carve and serve
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Whether plates or china are included
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away