Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Stone, Hampshire
Funeral wake catering in Stone: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Remembrance gatherings
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
A hog roast near Stone
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a cold buffet, roast pork on a plate with potatoes is more filling. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book our hog roast in Stone
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
Take a look at our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
About our funeral wake catering in Stone
Wakes in Stone happen at homes, halls, clubs and pubs. Wherever it is, the roaster cooks outdoors under cover, and the food can be served inside. Whether it is gatherings after a cremation and one-year memorials, we will put together a menu of roast pork in rolls or on plates, halloumi skewers and apple sauce.
In rural Stone, home or the hall is usual, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours.
What we serve, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, easy to eat standing up. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so nobody misses out.
Questions from Stone
Is Stone too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you cater at venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
What comes with the hog roast?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
How much does a hog roast cost?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Send us the details and we will quote.
What if the service runs late?
Name someone we can call and we will serve when everyone is there.
Do you serve the food?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
What about coeliacs?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
Arranging a wake in Stone
Stone is about 3 miles north-west of Cowes, in Hampshire. We cover wakes in Stone, as well as the surrounding area. We cover 683 places across Hampshire. Our bookings stretch from Stone to Southampton (9 miles away).
The New Forest National Park is within about 5 miles of Stone; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural. Stone is within about 4 miles of the sea, and coastal halls can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered cooking spot.
We cover wakes in every part of the SO45 postcode area and the streets around it. Other places close to Stone we cover include Gurnard (3 miles south-east), Cowes (3 miles south-east), Rew Street (4 miles south), Northwood (4 miles south-east) and Great Thorness (4 miles south). Larger places within reach include Gosport (9 miles east), Eastleigh (12 miles north), Fareham (8 miles north-east), Totton (11 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (13 miles north) and Hedge End (9 miles north).
A little further out are Calshot Castle (2.8 miles north-east) and Sir Max Aitken Museum (3.3 miles south-east). Open spaces near Stone include Mill Hill.
Events we cater in Stone
It’s simple, warm, familiar food, which is what people want after a service.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Stone:
- Church and village hall wakes
- Memorial events
- Home wakes
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
After a service at St Francis, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Comparing caterers
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Travel and any London charges
- Whether plates or china are included
- Whether VAT is included
Where the roaster can go in Stone
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- A short route for the equipment
- A friend or relative we can call
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Stone
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
What a hog roast costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Numbers
- How long the roast and service take
- Site access
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
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, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
What we need to know
When you enquire, please mention:
- A photo of the cooking area
- The venue or postcode
- Dietary requirements
- Anything the venue has asked for
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Ask about china.
Working with your venue
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
The process
Serving is straightforward: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, with the sides served alongside. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. Most wakes in Stone are held in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, though in December it’s dark by about 4:00pm.
- Get in touch when the date is set.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We cook on site.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Before we arrive
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or SO45 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
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Other occasions in Stone
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards