Hampshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Upper Kingston
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Upper Kingston and the surrounding area.
- One-year memorials
- Celebrations of life
- Gatherings at the family home
Book a hog roast in Upper Kingston
Funeral wake catering in Upper Kingston, slow-roasted on site
Wakes are frequently arranged at short notice. Contact us as soon as the date is set, and we’ll tell you straight away whether we can help. We’re frequently asked to cater wakes at a local club and celebrations of life, serving new potatoes, rotisserie chicken and roast pork in rolls or on plates.
For a wake near Upper Kingston, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
Who books funeral wake catering in Upper Kingston?
It is simple, warm, familiar food, just right after a funeral.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Upper Kingston, such as:
- Celebrations of life
- Gatherings at the family home
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Church and village hall wakes
If the funeral is at a church such as Trinity Congregational Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
What to look for in a quote
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Staffing on the day
Upper Kingston: halls, homes and travel
Upper Kingston is in Hampshire. We take a hog roast for the wake to gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Upper Kingston. Upper Kingston is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 18 miles away.
Upper Kingston is within about 4 miles of the New Forest National Park, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Anywhere in BH24, we can bring the roaster to you. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Crow (1 mile east), Hightown (1 mile north-east), Bagnum (1 mile south-east), Ringwood (1 mile north) and Poulner (1 mile north). We also serve nearby towns such as Totton (13 miles north-east), Lymington (11 miles south-east), New Milton (7 miles south-east), Barton on Sea (8 miles south-east), Marchwood (15 miles east) and Ashley (7 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find St Leonard's Hospital (3.8 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Blashford Lakes and Linbrook Lake.
- Local schools include Ringwood School (1.2 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Elm Tree Inn (0.8 miles north)
Where the roaster can go in Upper Kingston
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- Space away from the building and any trees
- A short route for the equipment
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Upper Kingston
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you come out to small places like Upper Kingston?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What do you need from us on the day?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We will bring the rest.
Is it a sit-down meal?
Plates come as standard, and china is available on request.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is typically fine if the venue is happy.
How much room do you need?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a picture if you are unsure.
What’s the price?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your wake for a quote.
Can you do gluten-free?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
Allergies and dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Stuffing generally contains gluten
One contact for the day helps, so the immediate family is not disturbed.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
What we serve, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing make the roll, just as they should.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, easy to eat standing up. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Compared with family members cooking, we take the cooking off the family’s hands. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Why Upper Kingston hosts choose us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- A clear quote with everything listed
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Carved to order by a chef
See our pricing and the cost guide.
Step by step
Expect a calm, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we have agreed, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. Wakes in Upper Kingston are normally in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, though in December it’s dark by about 4:05pm.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
Before we arrive
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
Getting a price
Every wake is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your wake for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
More for events in Upper Kingston
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we will tell you what we can send.
What affects the price in Upper Kingston
We work out each quote from:
- Menu choices and extras
- Crockery choices
- Time on site
- How easy it is to reach the spot
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to include:
- The date and time of the event
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- The address or postcode
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away