Hampshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Tourner Bury
Funeral wake catering in Tourner Bury: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Pub and club wakes
- Gatherings at the family home
- Family get-togethers after a service
A hog roast near Tourner Bury
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The journey to the venue
- The number of people
- Plates or china
- How long the roast and service take
For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What we need to know
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- The venue or postcode
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Your menu choices
- Any dietary needs or allergies
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Tourner Bury, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Funeral wake catering in Tourner Bury, carved to order
Wakes are frequently arranged at short notice. Get in touch as soon as the date is set, and we will give you a quick answer. Typical bookings include memorial gatherings and wakes in village halls, serving halloumi skewers, salads and roast pork in rolls or on plates.
In rural Tourner Bury, home or the hall is usual. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
Tourner Bury: halls, homes and travel
Tourner Bury is about 1 mile north-east of South Hayling, in Hampshire. Wakes in Tourner Bury are part of our patch, along with the towns and villages around it. We bring hog roasts to all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. We cater events right across the region, from Tourner Bury to Southampton (about 21 miles away).
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Warblington station, roughly 4.1 miles north of the centre. The coast is within about 2 miles of Tourner Bury.
Anywhere in PO11, we can bring the roaster to you. Whether your wake is on Tournerbury Lane, St Benedict Road and Beech Grove or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. For wakes just outside Tourner Bury, we cover South Hayling (1 mile south-west), West Town (1 mile west), Tye (2 miles north), Stoke (2 miles north) and North Hayling (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Gosport (8 miles west), Havant (5 miles north), Fareham (11 miles west), Horndean (8 miles north), Waterlooville (7 miles north-west) and Petersfield (15 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Eastney Beam Engine House (3.6 miles west) and St James Hospital (3.8 miles west). Open spaces near Tourner Bury include Hayling Billy.
- Schools near Tourner Bury include The Hayling College (0.5 miles west)
What happens on the day
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and our chef carves it when you are ready. Autumn and winter afternoons in Tourner Bury get dark early: about 7:05pm in late September and 4:00pm in December, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- Share the date, place and rough numbers.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- We set up and roast while you’re at the service.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
How to prepare
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Send final numbers in good time
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
How to get a price
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your wake: use our quote form.
Planning help
Occasions we serve in Tourner Bury
Alternatives are available.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Tourner Bury:
- Wakes at home
- One-year memorials
- Pub and club wakes
- Memorial gatherings
After a service at St Mary's Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What your quote should include
- The full menu and the sides
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Any travel or access charges
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
Organising for someone else?
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
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.
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with sandwich platters, a hog roast is a warm meal, especially in colder months. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Why book with us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
Take a look at how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
A closer look at the menu
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing go with the pork perfectly. Note that stuffing generally contains gluten.
Where the roaster can go in Tourner Bury
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- A friend or relative we can call
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Towns and villages near Tourner Bury
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Questions from Tourner Bury
Can you roast near the sea around Tourner Bury?
Yes. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
What’s the nearest station to Tourner Bury?
Warblington station, about 4.1 miles north of the centre.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. We will explain the details with your quote.
Do you serve the food?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Is mains power needed?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
What if the service runs late?
We wait: we hold the food until people arrive.
How much room do you need?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a picture if you’re unsure.
Do you provide china?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Not everyone eats pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
We set up quietly and start the roast early, well away from the entrance.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who do not eat pork.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards