Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Totton, Hampshire
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Totton and across Hampshire.
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Gatherings at the family home
- One-year memorials
Planning an event in Totton?
The menu, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, served in a roll with salads.
Funeral wake catering in Totton, slow-roasted on site
We keep things simple for families: one call, one quote and quiet, reliable service. For gatherings at the family home and family get-togethers after a service, we will put together a menu of apple sauce, salads and rotisserie chicken for your guests.
Wakes in Totton are frequently at home or in a local hall. The roaster goes in the garden or the hall grounds. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Totton?
There are options for those who do not eat pork.
We are regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Totton, such as:
- One-year memorials
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Celebrations of life
- Gatherings at the family home
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Winfred, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Comparing caterers
- Allergen information for every dish
- Travel and any London charges
- The full menu and the sides
- What crockery is supplied
Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
What a hog roast costs
The biggest factors are:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Crockery choices
- Access to the cooking area
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What to tell us
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Any venue rules
- The venue or postcode
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Your date and serving time
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
Questions from Totton
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Winfred?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is generally elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Can you roast near the sea around Totton?
Yes, of course. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Can you do something else?
Yes, add chicken or a vegetarian option.
How long does the roast need?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Where can you serve a wake?
Homes, halls, clubs and venues, given an outdoor cooking area.
What if things run late?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
What if it rains?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
How the day works
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can get on with your wake. Summer evenings in Totton stay light until about 9:25pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- The roast cooks while you are at the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Nearby places to Totton
Also in Totton
Space, access and the venue
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- Clearance from walls and branches
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- Permission from the hall or venue
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
Arranging a wake in Totton
Totton is about 5 miles west of Southampton, in Hampshire. Totton and the surrounding area are covered for wakes. We cover 683 places across Hampshire.
For family travelling by train, Totton station, about 1 mile east, is the nearest station. With the A35 and A36 nearby, it is easy for family travelling by car to reach Totton. The New Forest National Park is within about 5 miles of Totton, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access. The coast is within about 5 miles of Totton, and coastal halls can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered cooking spot.
For wakes in SO40, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. We can cater a wake on streets such as High Street, Station Road South and Tedder Way or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Being close to the A35 and A36, Totton is simple for us to get to for your wake. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Ashurst Bridge (1 mile south-west), Hounsdown (1 mile south), Netley Marsh (1 mile west), Hillstreet (2 miles north) and Woodlands (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (13 miles north-east), Eastleigh (8 miles north-east), Fareham (14 miles east), Chandler's Ford (7 miles north-east), Hedge End (9 miles east) and Lymington (11 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Tatchbury Mount Hospital (1.3 miles north-west) and Eling Experience (0.8 miles east). Open spaces near Totton include Testwood Lakes.
- Local schools include Hounsdown School (1.1 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Cross Keys Public House (0.8 miles east)
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
If the hall or pub provides food, check whether we can cater there. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book our hog roast in Totton
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Sides to make it a full meal
See how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Ask close family about dietary needs
One contact for the day helps, so the immediate family isn’t disturbed.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards