Portsmouth · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Tipner
We bring a hog roast for the wake to Tipner and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Church and village hall wakes
- Wakes at a local club
- Home wakes
Funeral wake catering in Tipner
Funeral wake catering in Tipner, carved to order
Services can run over, and that’s fine: a cooked roast can be held for a while. Name someone we can call on the day. Whether it’s pub and club wakes and family meals after a funeral, we’ll put together a menu of apple sauce, salads and rotisserie chicken.
For a wake in a place like Tipner, the village hall is often the heart of it, and its grounds suit the roaster. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours, then carved fresh for your guests.
- Area
- Tipner (PO2)
- County
- Portsmouth
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who don’t eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and it suits fussy eaters.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there is a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so everyone has something hot.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Tipner?
If the service runs late, the food waits.
Here’s what people in Tipner most often book a hog roast for:
- One-year memorials
- Wakes at home
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Wakes in village halls
If relatives are coming by rail, Portsmouth & Southsea station, about 1.4 miles south, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- Travel and any London charges
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- VAT, if it applies
Arranging a wake in Tipner
Tipner is about 1 mile north-west of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. We bring a hog roast for the wake to wakes anywhere in Tipner, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. We cater all 19 towns and villages in Portsmouth, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Tipner to Southampton (15 miles away).
Relatives driving in can use the M275 and A2047 to reach Tipner. If there is not room at home, a hall or club near Tipner may suit. Tipner is within about 3 miles of the sea.
We cater wakes across the PO2 postcode area and the streets around it. That could mean a wake in a garden on Knox Road, Croft Road and Whaley Road, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. You will find Tipner on the M275 and A2047, so it’s easy for us to reach with the equipment. If your venue is just outside Tipner, we also cover North End (1 mile east), Rudmore (1 mile south-east), Portsmouth (1 mile south-east), Landport (1 mile south) and Hilsea (1 mile north-east).
A little further out are Royal Portsmouth Hospital (1.2 miles south) and Charles Dickens Birthplace Museum (0.8 miles south). The countryside around Tipner includes Milton Locks and Portsdown Hill.
- Schools near Tipner include Mayfield School (0.8 miles east) and St Edmund's Catholic School (1.3 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include Mother Shipton pub (less than half a mile north-east)
- Local facilities include Southsea (2.5 miles south)
For event organisers in Tipner
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Also in Tipner
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Your quote depends on:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Travel to Tipner
- Site access
- How long the roast and service take
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
These are the details we need:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Some guests will not eat pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
Food is served as everyone gathers, quietly and respectfully.
Add chicken as an alternative.
How the day works
We arrive hours before you want to eat, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. The smell normally brings people over long before we carve. Most wakes in Tipner are held in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, though in December it is dark by about 4:00pm.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while you’re at the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
Preparing for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Think about shelter for your guests
Get a quote
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
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Questions from Tipner
Can you cater after a service at St Saviour's Church?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Which station is closest to Tipner?
The closest is Portsmouth & Southsea station, roughly 1.4 miles away.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is generally fine if the venue is happy.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
What should we provide?
Just the venue, rough numbers and a contact for the day. We’ll handle the rest.
Is a week’s notice enough?
Usually. Contact us as soon as you have a date and we will tell you quickly.
Can you wait?
We wait: we hold the food until people arrive.
What if it rains?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
If the hall or pub provides food, check whether we can cater there. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
What you get with us
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Take a look at our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
Space, access and the venue
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Clearance from walls and branches
- One contact on the day
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away