Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Tiptoe, Hampshire
We bring a hog roast for the wake across Tiptoe and Hampshire, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Pub and club wakes
- Wakes in village halls
- Anniversary memorials
A hog roast near Tiptoe
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a cold buffet, a warm plated meal is more comforting. 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.
Why book with us
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
Take a look at our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Funeral wake catering near Tiptoe
After a funeral in Tiptoe, people need somewhere to gather and something warm to eat. Roast pork in a roll or on a plate is comforting and familiar, and nobody in the family has to cook. We serve new potatoes, halloumi skewers and apple sauce, and we are regularly asked to cater memorial events and gatherings at the family home.
For a wake near Tiptoe, a farmhouse or village hall often works well, with the roaster in the yard or garden. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
Where the roaster can go in Tiptoe
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- A contact for the day who isn’t immediate family
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- A level outdoor area
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Tiptoe
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
Wakes in Tiptoe: venues and practical details
Tiptoe is about 4 miles north-west of Lymington, in Hampshire. A hog roast suits wakes around Tiptoe, whatever the venue. We cover 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 14 miles away.
After a service at St Andrew, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. The New Forest National Park is within about 4 miles of Tiptoe; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural. The coast is within about 5 miles of Tiptoe.
Anywhere in SO41, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a wake in a garden on Middle Road, Crabbswood Lane and Wootton Road, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Mead End (1 mile north), Sway (1 mile north-east), Bashley (1 mile west), Ashley (1 mile south-west) and Hordle (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Totton (11 miles north-east), Lymington (4 miles south-east), Hythe (12 miles north-east), Ringwood (8 miles north-west), Barton on Sea (3 miles south-west) and Dibden Purlieu (11 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum (2.1 miles south-west) and Highcliffe Castle (4.6 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Milford on Sea LNR.
- Nearby schools include The Arnewood School (2.4 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Plough Public House (0.5 miles south-west)
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Tips:
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Stuffing typically contains gluten
We set up quietly and start the roast early, out of the way of arriving guests.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
More for events in Tiptoe
What comes off the roaster
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it’s needed, so it stays hot and juicy.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables, in a roll or on a plate.
Tiptoe: your questions answered
Is Tiptoe too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What’s the nearest station to Tiptoe?
Sway station, about 1 mile north-east of the centre.
Do you need power or water?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Is a week’s notice enough?
Usually. Contact us as soon as you have a date and we will answer straight away.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, for confident cooks. We’ll explain the details with your quote.
Do you need anything from the family?
Not much: the space and a contact.
Do you cover Tiptoe?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll check the date.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your wake for a quote.
Planning the wake in Tiptoe
It is simple, warm, familiar food, which is what people want after a service.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Typical bookings include:
- Church and village hall wakes
- Pub and club wakes
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Sway station, about 1 mile north-east.
What your quote should include
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Whether plates or china are included
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- How dietary needs are handled
Step by step
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so keep us posted on the day. Wakes in Tiptoe are generally in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, but by late December it is dark at about 4:05pm.
- Contact us when the date is set.
- We confirm the space.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Send final numbers in good time
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or SO41 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Numbers
- Time on site
- Access to the cooking area
- Plates or china
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Rules from the venue or landowner
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll tell you what we can send.
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We will fit in with site rules.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards