Hampshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Up Somborne
We bring a hog roast for the wake across Up Somborne and Hampshire, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Celebrations of life
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Home wakes
Planning an event in Up Somborne?
About our funeral wake catering in Up Somborne
Services can run over, and that’s fine: we’ll hold the food until people arrive. Give us a contact for the day. We’re frequently asked to cater remembrance days and gatherings at clubs and pubs, serving apple sauce, rotisserie chicken and new potatoes.
Near Up Somborne, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Timings are planned around your wake, working back from when you want to eat.
About the food
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so everyone has something hot.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Up Somborne?
One roast feeds everyone together, so people can eat and share memories.
Whatever the occasion in Up Somborne, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We are often asked to cater:
- Home wakes
- Celebrations of life
- Ashes ceremonies
- Wakes at a local club
After a service at All Saints Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What your quote should include
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Allergen information for every dish
- The full menu and the sides
- The space, cover and access they need
Space, access and the venue
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- A level outdoor area
- A contact for the day who isn’t immediate family
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
Planners, venues and businesses
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Questions from Up Somborne
Do you come out to small places like Up Somborne?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
We are gathering after a service at All Saints Church: can you cater?
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. Send us the address.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Do you cater in village halls?
Most places, if the roaster can cook outside.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
What comes with the hog roast?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
What if people arrive late?
We wait: we hold the food until people arrive.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Tips:
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
We set up quietly and start the roast early, well away from the entrance.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with sandwich platters, a hog roast is a warm meal, especially in colder months. 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. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
Why book our hog roast in Up Somborne
- Timed around your day
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
See our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Wakes in Up Somborne: venues and practical details
Up Somborne is about 5 miles north-west of Winchester, in Hampshire. Up Somborne and the surrounding area are covered for wakes. We bring hog roasts to all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 12 miles away.
Wakes anywhere in SO20 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. Local streets include Court Lane and Up Somborne Lane; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. If your venue is just outside Up Somborne, we also cover Little Somborne (1 mile west), Ashley (1 mile south-west), King's Somborne (2 miles south-west), Lower Slackstead (4 miles south) and Braishfield (5 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (5 miles south-east), Eastleigh (9 miles south-east), Andover (9 miles north), Totton (12 miles south), Chandler's Ford (8 miles south) and Hedge End (13 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Royal Hampshire County Hospital (4.9 miles south-east).
Prices and what affects them
Each price is built from:
- Site access
- The number of people
- How long the roast and service take
- Travel to Up Somborne
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Details that help
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- A photo of the cooking area
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The venue or postcode
- Dietary requirements
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.
Step by step
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can get on with your wake. In late September, sunset in Up Somborne is about 7:10pm; in December, about 4:00pm, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We confirm the space.
- We cook on site.
- We serve quietly.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Getting a price
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Other occasions in Up Somborne
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- 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