Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Stubbington, Hampshire
Planning a hog roast for the wake in Stubbington? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- One-year memorials
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Wakes at home
Funeral wake catering for Stubbington
Funeral wake catering near Stubbington
After a funeral in Stubbington, people need somewhere to gather and something warm to eat. A hog roast is simple, hearty food that most people enjoy, and nobody in the family has to cook. On the menu are apple sauce, salads and roast pork in rolls or on plates, and we’re frequently booked for ashes ceremonies and family meals after a funeral.
In Stubbington, the hall is often where people gather, and its grounds suit the roaster. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
What happens on the day
A hog roast is always cooked outside, under a gazebo on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We will agree the spot with you beforehand. Most wakes in Stubbington are held in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, though in December it’s dark by about 4:00pm.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
Before we arrive
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Let us know about tight access
- Send final numbers in good time
Getting a price
Every wake is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your wake: use our quote form.
Planning help
FAQs for Stubbington
Which station is closest to Stubbington?
Fareham station, about 2.3 miles north-east of the centre.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Can you cater in Stubbington?
Yes, Stubbington is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will check the date.
What should we sort out beforehand?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
What should we provide?
Very little: the space and a contact.
What if it rains?
Rain does not stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Do you cater in village halls?
Most places, with an outdoor spot for cooking.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
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The menu, dish by dish
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and it’s carved fresh as people come up.
Stuffing and apple sauce
No hog roast roll is complete without sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce, cutting through the richness of the pork.
Working with your venue
If you are booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We will fit in with site rules.
If you are a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Arranging a wake in Stubbington
Stubbington is about 2 miles south-west of Fareham, in Hampshire. Stubbington is well within our area for wakes and the places nearby. Stubbington is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 10 miles away.
For family travelling by train, Fareham station, about 2.3 miles north-east, is the nearest station. The coast is within about 5 miles of Stubbington.
Here we cover the PO14 and PO13 postcode area, and we can cater your wake anywhere in it. Whether your wake is on Park Lane, Croftlands Avenue and Bells Lane or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. If your venue is just outside Stubbington, we also cover Hill Head (1 mile south-west), Little Posbrook (1 mile north-west), Titchfield (2 miles north-west), Catisfield (2 miles north) and Heathfield (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Gosport (3 miles south-east), Havant (10 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles north-west), Horndean (11 miles north-east), Totton (14 miles north-west) and Chandler's Ford (13 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Gosport War Memorial Hospital (3.7 miles south-east) and Carron Row Farm Museum (2.5 miles north). Open spaces near Stubbington include West of the River Alver.
- Nearby schools include Stubbington House School (less than half a mile north-east) and Crofton School (0.6 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Osborne View pub (0.9 miles south-west)
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a cold buffet, roast pork on a plate with potatoes is more filling. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why Stubbington hosts choose us
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Served at the time you choose
- All the equipment comes with us
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
Who books funeral wake catering in Stubbington?
Nobody in the family has to cook or serve.
However big or small the event in Stubbington, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We’re frequently asked to cater:
- Wakes at home
- Family meals after a funeral
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Memorial gatherings
Families holding a service at Holy Rood Church often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Before you book anyone
- Who carves and who serves
- What crockery is supplied
- Travel and any London charges
- The full menu and the sides
Planning for dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Request gluten-free rolls
We serve when people arrive, quietly and respectfully.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- A hall or room for eating
- Permission from the hall or venue
- A level outdoor area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Stubbington
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Prices and what affects them
Each price is built from:
- Numbers
- Whether you want china
- Distance from us
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Your date and serving time
- What the outdoor space is like
- An estimate of numbers
- Your menu choices
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, use our quote form.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away