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Funeral Wake Catering for Titchfield Common
Looking for a hog roast for the wake in Titchfield Common? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Memorial events
- Ashes ceremonies
- Anniversary memorials
Slow-roasted pork in Titchfield Common
Wake catering near Titchfield Common
Titchfield Common is about 3 miles west of Fareham, in Hampshire. We cater wakes across Titchfield Common and nearby, from gardens to fields. We cater 683 places across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 7 miles away.
Relatives arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Swanwick station, roughly 1.5 miles north of the centre. The coast is within about 3 miles of Titchfield Common.
Wherever your wake is in PO14 and SO31, we can bring the roaster to you. Local streets include Balliol Close, Abshot Road and Clarendon Crescent; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. If your venue is just outside Titchfield Common, we also cover Abshot (1 mile south-west), Locks Heath (1 mile north-west), Hook (1 mile south-west), Titchfield Park (1 mile north-east) and Titchfield (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (14 miles north), Gosport (6 miles south-east), Havant (12 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles east) and Horndean (12 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Fareham Shopping Centre (3.7 miles east) and Fareham Community Hospital (1.3 miles north-west). The countryside around Titchfield Common includes Holly Hill Woodland Park.
- Local schools include Brookfield Community School and Language College (1.2 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Jolly Farmer Public House (0.7 miles west)
How our funeral wake catering works in Titchfield Common
Wakes in Titchfield Common happen at homes, halls, clubs and pubs. We need an outdoor spot to cook, and the food can be served inside. We are often asked to cater home wakes and ashes ceremonies, serving apple sauce, roast pork in rolls or on plates and new potatoes.
In Titchfield Common, the hall or the family home is a natural choice. Tell us about outdoor space for the roaster. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat.
Prices and what affects them
Things that change the price:
- The number of people
- Whether you want china
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Which meats and sides you choose
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Getting an accurate quote
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- A photo of the cooking area
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Your menu choices
When you’re weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
Titchfield Common: your questions answered
Can you roast near the sea around Titchfield Common?
Yes, of course. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Which station is closest to Titchfield Common?
Swanwick station, about 1.5 miles north of the centre.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will talk it through when we quote.
Is there an alternative to pork?
We can add alternatives.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Do you serve rolls or plates?
Both are possible: plates with sides or simple rolls.
What if things run late?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
What space does the roaster 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.
The process
Service is quick once we start carving: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, and sides go out at the same time. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. Late-December sunset in Titchfield Common is about 4:00pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or PO14 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
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Planning the cooking spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- A short route for the equipment
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Titchfield Common
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
About the food
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who don’t eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and children normally like it too.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so everyone has something hot.
For event organisers in Titchfield Common
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Titchfield Common?
Alternatives are available.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Here are some of the most popular:
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Wakes in village halls
- Remembrance gatherings
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
For a service at a church like St John, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Before you book anyone
- Allergen information for every dish
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
Planning for dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
Our staff are discreet and respectful.
China crockery is available on request.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
If the venue has its own caterer, check whether we can cater there. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Why book with us
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- All the equipment comes with us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
Read how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
- 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
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away