Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Tapnage, Hampshire
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Funeral wake catering in Tapnage.
- Remembrance gatherings
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
Planning an event in Tapnage?
Funeral wake catering in Tapnage, carved to order
We cater wakes in Tapnage and the surrounding area, wherever the family gathers, with the roast cooked on site. Typical bookings include gatherings at clubs and pubs and gatherings after a cremation, with halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and roast pork in rolls or on plates.
Near Tapnage, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
What comes off the roaster
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, perfect for eating on the move. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Tapnage?
Quiet, respectful service.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Tapnage, such as:
- Anniversary memorials
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Gatherings at the family home
- Memorial events
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Swanwick station, roughly 2.4 miles south-west of the centre.
What your quote should include
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Whether VAT is included
- Who carves and who serves
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How the day works
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. Late-December sunset in Tapnage is about 4:00pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:20pm.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- We clear away discreetly.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Get a quote
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A photo of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Each price is built from:
- Crockery choices
- Distance from us
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Numbers
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The venue or postcode
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Any dietary needs or allergies
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or PO17 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Next to sandwiches, a hog roast is a warm meal. 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 book with us
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Working with your venue
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
FAQs for Tapnage
Is Tapnage close to London?
About 64 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Tapnage?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is crockery included?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Can you roast in the rain?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
Chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Halal is not available.
Can you do gluten-free?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. You will get allergen details for everything.
Do you serve the food?
You do not need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
Wakes in Tapnage: venues and practical details
Tapnage is about 3 miles north of Fareham, in Hampshire. Planning a hog roast for the wake in Tapnage? We cover the whole area. We bring hog roasts to all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Tapnage to Southampton (8 miles away).
The coast is within about 5 miles of Tapnage.
Anywhere in PO17, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Knowle (1 mile south-east), Funtley (1 mile south), Whiteley (2 miles west), Burridge (2 miles west) and Segensworth (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (12 miles north), Gosport (7 miles south-east), Havant (10 miles east), Eastleigh (8 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles south) and Horndean (9 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Knowle Hospital (0.9 miles south-east) and Fareham Shopping Centre (3.1 miles south-east). The countryside around Tapnage includes Swanwick Lakes.
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- A contact for the day who is not immediate family
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Allergies and dietary needs
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
We dress smartly and keep a low profile throughout.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away