Hampshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Thorns Beach
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast for the wake in Thorns Beach.
- Family meals after a funeral
- Life celebrations
- Pub and club wakes
Planning an event in Thorns Beach?
Funeral wake catering near Thorns Beach
Wakes are frequently arranged at short notice. Contact us as soon as you have a date, and we’ll tell you right away whether we can help. On the menu are apple sauce, new potatoes and roast pork in rolls or on plates, and we are regularly asked to cater ashes ceremonies and pub and club wakes.
In rural Thorns Beach, home or the hall is usual, with the roaster in the yard or garden. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Who books funeral wake catering in Thorns Beach?
Alternatives are available.
Here’s what people in Thorns Beach most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Anniversary memorials
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Memorial gatherings
- Wakes in village halls
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Lymington Pier station, roughly 3.9 miles west of the centre.
Before booking anyone
- Whether VAT is included
- Staffing on the day
- The full menu and the sides
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
What the cooking area needs
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- A level outdoor area
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Also in Thorns Beach
What we serve, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg, in a roll or on a plate.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Looking after everyone
Rolls and stuffing usually contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
Our staff are discreet and respectful throughout.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
Thorns Beach: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Thorns Beach?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Which station is closest to Thorns Beach?
Lymington Pier station, about 3.9 miles west of the centre.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Do you serve the food?
You don’t need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
Chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Halal is not available.
Do you cater in village halls?
Homes, halls, clubs and venues, given an outdoor cooking area.
What if the service runs late?
We wait: a cooked roast can be held for a while.
What affects the price in Thorns Beach
The biggest factors are:
- Whether you want china
- Menu choices and extras
- The number of people
- Travel to Thorns Beach
The main driver is numbers: the price per head usually falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
Details that help
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Roughly how many people
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Where the event is
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
A hog roast compared with other options
Rather than relatives cooking, a catered hog roast lets everyone be together. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book with us
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
See our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. It then roasts slowly for several hours, timed so it is ready when you want to eat. Most wakes in Thorns Beach are held in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, though in December it’s dark by about 4:00pm.
- Contact us when the date is set.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We tidy up and go.
How to prepare
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Get a quote
Every wake is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your wake: fill in our quote form.
Related guides
After a funeral in Thorns Beach
Thorns Beach is about 5 miles east of Lymington, in Hampshire. We cater wakes across Thorns Beach and nearby, from gardens to fields. Thorns Beach is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 11 miles away.
Thorns Beach is within about 4 miles of the New Forest National Park, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access. The coast is within about 5 miles of Thorns Beach.
Wherever your wake is in SO42, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in East End (2 miles west), Norleywood (3 miles west), Hamstead (3 miles south), Cranmore (4 miles south) and Bouldnor (4 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Gosport (13 miles east), Eastleigh (15 miles north), Fareham (12 miles north-east), Totton (11 miles north), Chandler's Ford (15 miles north) and Hedge End (12 miles north-east).
A little further out are Yarmouth Castle (4.8 miles south-west) and Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (4 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Boldre Foreshore.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away