Hampshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Tinkers Cross
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the wake makes the food part of your wake in Tinkers Cross.
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Church and village hall wakes
Planning an event in Tinkers Cross?
Funeral wake catering in Tinkers Cross, slow-roasted on site
Funerals are usually planned within a week or two. Contact us as soon as you have a date, and we will tell you straight away whether we can help. We are frequently asked to cater life celebrations and wakes at home, serving halloumi skewers, roast pork in rolls or on plates and new potatoes.
Near Tinkers Cross, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. You’ll know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
The process
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can get on with your wake. Late-December sunset in Tinkers Cross is about 4:05pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Get in touch when the date is set.
- We confirm the space.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- We serve quietly.
- We leave the venue tidy.
How to prepare
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Let us know about tight access
How to get a price
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A picture of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
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Who books funeral wake catering in Tinkers Cross?
Alternatives are available.
Whatever the occasion in Tinkers Cross, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings frequently include:
- Wakes at home
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Remembrance gatherings
If the funeral is at a church such as Sandleheath Village Hall, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Before you book anyone
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- A clear list of what’s included
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Each price is built from:
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Distance from us
- Plates or china
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.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- An estimate of numbers
- Where the event is
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- 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. Fill in our quote form.
Tinkers Cross: your questions answered
Is Tinkers Cross too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you cater after a service at Sandleheath Village Hall?
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 typically elsewhere. Send us the address.
Do you serve the food?
You do not need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
What should we provide?
Just the venue, rough numbers and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
Can you do something else?
Chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We do not offer halal meat.
What’s the price?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your wake for a quote.
Will there be enough to go round?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will confirm everything in writing.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Looking after everyone
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
Food is served as everyone gathers, quietly and respectfully.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
Wake catering near Tinkers Cross
Tinkers Cross is in Hampshire. We set up the roaster at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Tinkers Cross. Tinkers Cross is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 18 miles away.
We cover wakes in every part of the SP6 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include Linguire Lane, Neave Road and Seton Way; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Lower Burgate (1 mile east), Fordingbridge (1 mile south), Upper Burgate (1 mile north-east), Horseport (1 mile south-east) and Criddlestyle (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Totton (13 miles east), Romsey (14 miles east), New Milton (14 miles south-east), Ringwood (6 miles south), Barton on Sea (15 miles south-east) and Marchwood (15 miles east).
A little further out are Fordingbridge Museum (0.8 miles south-east) and Godshill Castle Hill (1.5 miles east). Within reach you will find Blashford Lakes.
- Nearby schools include The Burgate School and Sixth Form (0.5 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Ship Inn (0.9 miles south)
A hog roast or other catering?
If the hall or pub provides food, 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 us?
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
Read how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Nearby places to Tinkers Cross
What else we do in Tinkers Cross
Planning the cooking spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- A short route for the equipment
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Tinkers Cross
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
About the food
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and our chef carves it to order.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal, especially at a sit-down event.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away