Hampshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering in The Hangers
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in The Hangers and across Hampshire.
- Wakes at home
- Remembrance gatherings
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
Planning an event in The Hangers?
About our funeral wake catering in The Hangers
For a celebration of life, a hog roast can reflect the person being remembered. Tell us what matters to you and we will do our best. We serve new potatoes, salads and roast pork in rolls or on plates, and typical bookings are for gatherings at the family home and hall gatherings after a service.
In rural The Hangers, home or the hall is usual. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
Working with your venue
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we will confirm what we can provide.
If you are booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We will fit in with site rules.
After a funeral in The Hangers
The Hangers is about 6 miles north-east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. The Hangers and the surrounding area are covered for wakes. The Hangers is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 10 miles away.
For wakes in SO32, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Dean (1 mile west), Upper Swanmore (1 mile south-east), Swanmore (2 miles south), Hill Grove (2 miles south) and Droxford (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (8 miles north-west), Gosport (11 miles south), Havant (11 miles south-east), Eastleigh (7 miles west), Fareham (8 miles south) and Horndean (9 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Bishop's Waltham Museum (1.6 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Beacon Hill and Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.
- Nearby schools include Swanmore College of Technology (2 miles south)
What a hog roast costs
The biggest factors are:
- Distance from us
- Plates or china
- Menu choices and extras
- The number of people
A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- An estimate of numbers
- The address or postcode
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The date and time of the event
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who don’t eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and children normally like it too.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
The Hangers: your questions answered
Which station is closest to The Hangers?
Botley station, about 4.7 miles south-west of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like The Hangers?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do you come to The Hangers?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, The Hangers and the rest of Hampshire included. Send us the address for a quote.
What do people get?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
How much room do you need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll check it with you before booking.
What about coeliacs?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Will there be enough to go round?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
Is there a non-pork option?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. We don’t provide halal meat.
Who books funeral wake catering in The Hangers?
Quiet, respectful service.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in The Hangers. Here are some of the most popular:
- Ashes ceremonies
- Anniversary memorials
- Home wakes
- Family get-togethers after a service
Relatives arriving by train should know that Botley station, about 4.7 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- If the price includes VAT
- Who carves and who serves
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- A clear list of what’s included
Also near The Hangers
Other occasions in The Hangers
The process
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so keep us posted on the day. Summer evenings in The Hangers stay light until about 9:20pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
Getting ready for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Getting a price
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Before you choose a spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- Clearance from walls and branches
- A friend or relative we can call
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in The Hangers
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
Why choose a hog roast in The Hangers?
Rather than relatives cooking, we take the cooking off the family’s hands. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Why us?
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Carved to order by a chef
Take a look at our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Tips:
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Ask about china.
- 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 when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards