Hampshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Sutton Scotney
We bring a hog roast for the wake to Sutton Scotney and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Remembrance days
- Family meals after a funeral
A hog roast near Sutton Scotney
How our funeral wake catering works in Sutton Scotney
For a celebration of life, a hog roast can reflect the person being remembered. Let us know if there’s anything special and we will try to help. On the menu are halloumi skewers, salads and roast pork in rolls or on plates, and typical bookings are for anniversary memorials and scattering-of-ashes gatherings.
In rural Sutton Scotney, home or the hall is usual, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
Allergies and dietary needs
Some guests will not eat pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Request gluten-free rolls
We set up quietly and start the roast early, well away from the entrance.
Ask about china.
Wake catering near Sutton Scotney
Sutton Scotney is about 7 miles north of Winchester, in Hampshire. We cater wakes across Sutton Scotney and nearby, from gardens to fields. Sutton Scotney is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Sutton Scotney to Southampton (16 miles away).
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Micheldever station, roughly 3.9 miles north-east of the centre.
Anywhere in SO21, we can bring the roaster to you. Your wake could be at a house on Taylors Yard, Oxford Road and Winchester Hill or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Egypt (1 mile north-east), Hunton (1 mile east), Stoke Charity (1 mile east), Barton Stacey (2 miles north-west) and South Wonston (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (13 miles north-east), Winchester (7 miles south), Eastleigh (13 miles south), Andover (7 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (12 miles south) and Romsey (13 miles south-west).
- Nearby, you’ll find Coach And Horses pub (within half a mile north-west)
Who books funeral wake catering in Sutton Scotney?
Hearty food that most people like, just right after a funeral.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Sutton Scotney, such as:
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Wakes at home
- One-year memorials
- Remembrance gatherings
If the funeral is at a church such as Ebenezer Methodist Chapel, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
What to look for in a quote
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- If the price includes VAT
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
How it works
People love watching the carving: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, with crackling for everyone who wants it. Summer evenings in Sutton Scotney stay light until about 9:25pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We confirm the space.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- We serve quietly.
- We tidy up and go.
Before we arrive
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Think about shelter for your guests
Ask for a quote
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your wake: use our quote form.
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Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Clearance from walls and branches
- Space inside for guests
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Sutton Scotney: your questions answered
Is Sutton Scotney too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
We’re gathering after a service at Ebenezer Methodist Chapel: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is generally elsewhere. Send us the address.
How quickly can you cater a wake?
We’ll always try. Send the date and venue and we’ll reply promptly.
What do you need from us on the day?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Can you work around our timings?
We work back from when you want to eat, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
Can you wait?
That’s fine: a cooked roast can be held for a while.
How much does a hog roast cost?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you’re not left with the mess.
What affects the price in Sutton Scotney
Each price is built from:
- Plates or china
- Distance from us
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Site access
The main driver is numbers: bigger groups usually cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Roughly how many people
- The address or postcode
- What the outdoor space is like
- Anything the venue has asked for
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who do not eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and children usually like it too.
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.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
If the venue has its own caterer, ask whether outside caterers are allowed. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why Sutton Scotney hosts choose us
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- A clear quote with everything listed
Take a look at our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
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Other occasions in Sutton Scotney
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away