Hampshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering for The Frenches
Funeral wake catering in The Frenches: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- One-year memorials
- Celebrations of life
- Remembrance gatherings
Slow-roasted pork in The Frenches
About our funeral wake catering in The Frenches
Services can run over, and that’s fine: we’ll hold the food until people arrive. Name someone we can call on the day. Typical bookings include ashes ceremonies and family meals after a funeral, serving halloumi skewers, new potatoes and salads.
Near The Frenches, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
If the venue has its own caterer, ask whether outside caterers are allowed. For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What you get with us
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- All the equipment comes with us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Take a look at our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
Nearby places to The Frenches
Other occasions in The Frenches
Events we cater in The Frenches
We serve calmly and clear away discreetly.
We are regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around The Frenches, such as:
- Memorial gatherings
- Wakes at home
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Hall gatherings after a service
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the closest railway station is Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, roughly 2.5 miles north of the centre.
What your quote should include
- Any travel or access charges
- Staffing on the day
- What the price includes, item by item
- The menu, including sides and any extras
What comes off the roaster
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, and served hot.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal.
FAQs for The Frenches
Can you cater after a service at Church of All Saints?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Which station is closest to The Frenches?
The closest is Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, roughly 2.5 miles away.
Where does the hog roast go?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
Can you do something else?
Yes, add chicken or a vegetarian option for those who need them.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
We’ll always try. Tell us the details and we will reply promptly.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
How do we prepare?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
Is it a sit-down meal?
We serve on plates, with china as an option.
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- A short route for the equipment
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to:
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Crockery choices
- How many people are eating
- Which meats and sides you choose
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Details that help
Here’s what we will ask:
- Dietary requirements
- The date and time of the event
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Any venue rules
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for The Frenches, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, use our quote form.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Tips:
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
- Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Request gluten-free rolls
We arrive in good time and roast quietly, out of the way of arriving guests.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who don’t eat pork.
How the day works
Here’s how the day generally runs: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and our chef carves it when you’re ready. Late-December sunset in The Frenches is about 4:00pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- The roast cooks while you’re at the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We pack up quietly.
How to prepare
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
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After a funeral in The Frenches
The Frenches is about 3 miles west of Romsey, in Hampshire. We cover wakes in The Frenches. The Frenches is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 9 miles away.
Families holding a service at Church of All Saints frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready. A club or hall near The Frenches gives space for everyone and outdoor room for the roaster.
For wakes in SO51, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Shootash (1 mile east), Plaitford Green (2 miles west), West Wellow (2 miles south-west), East Wellow (2 miles south) and Blackhill (3 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (11 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles east), Andover (15 miles north), Totton (6 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (8 miles east) and Hedge End (13 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Romsey Community Hospital (3.4 miles east) and Romsey Extra (3 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Copythorne Common.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away