Hampshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Upper Street
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Upper Street and across Hampshire.
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Pub and club wakes
- Anniversary memorials
Slow-roasted pork in Upper Street
Funeral wake catering in Upper Street, slow-roasted on site
Wakes are often arranged at short notice. Contact us as soon as the date is set, and we will tell you right away whether we can help. Typical bookings include wakes at home and remembrance gatherings, with roast pork in rolls or on plates, rotisserie chicken and salads.
Near Upper Street, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
What comes off the roaster
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, a hot, filling option of their own.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so everyone has something hot.
The process
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. Wakes in Upper Street are typically in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, though in December it’s dark by about 4:05pm.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We cook on site.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Send final numbers in good time
- Give us a contact number for the day
Get a quote
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Wakes in Upper Street: venues and practical details
Upper Street is in Hampshire. Upper Street and the surrounding area are covered for wakes. Upper Street is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Upper Street to Southampton (about 18 miles away).
Here we cover the SP6 postcode area, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Other places close to Upper Street we cover include Breamore (1 mile south-east), Upper Burgate (1 mile south), Woodgreen (2 miles east), Lower Burgate (2 miles south) and Tinkers Cross (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Totton (13 miles east), Romsey (14 miles east), Ringwood (8 miles south), Ashley (15 miles south-east), North Baddesley (15 miles east) and St Leonards (10 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Fordingbridge Museum (2.5 miles south) and Salisbury District Hospital (5.5 miles north).
- Schools near Upper Street include The Burgate School and Sixth Form (1.9 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include Bat and Ball pub (0.7 miles south-east)
Common questions in Upper Street
Is Upper Street too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Mary: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is normally elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
What if it rains?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
Where does the hog roast go?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a photo if you are unsure.
Do you come to Upper Street?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Upper Street and Hampshire. Send us the address for a quote.
Is there a non-pork option?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
What if things run late?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
How quickly can you cater a wake?
Frequently, yes. Contact us when the date is set and we will tell you quickly.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
If the service runs late, we wait.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Planning the cooking spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- A friend or relative we can call
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
What a hog roast costs
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The number of people
- The journey to the venue
- Time on site
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
What to tell us
To get the best quote, send us:
- Rough numbers
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Allergies we should know about
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
Working with your venue
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
If you are a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
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A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a cold buffet, roast pork on a plate with potatoes is more filling. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why book our hog roast in Upper Street
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- A clear quote with everything listed
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
Planning the wake in Upper Street
There are options for those who do not eat pork.
In Upper Street and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Family meals after a funeral
- Anniversary memorials
- Wakes at a local club
- Wakes in village halls
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Mary, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Before booking anyone
- If the price includes VAT
- Travel and any London charges
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Plates, china and cutlery
- 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