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Hog Roast for a Wake in Upper Swanmore, Hampshire
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Upper Swanmore and across Hampshire.
- Celebrations of life
- Memorial events
- Wakes at home
Slow-roasted pork in Upper Swanmore
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
We hold the food if people are delayed; just let us know.
Add chicken as an alternative.
Funeral wake catering in Upper Swanmore, slow-roasted on site
While you’re at the service, the roast cooks quietly, ready for when everyone comes back. We serve without fuss and clear up quietly. Whether it is remembrance days and celebrations of life, we can cook roast pork in rolls or on plates, rotisserie chicken and halloumi skewers for your guests.
In rural Upper Swanmore, home or the hall is usual, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
Towns and villages near Upper Swanmore
Other occasions in Upper Swanmore
Occasions we serve in Upper Swanmore
We serve calmly and clear away discreetly.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Upper Swanmore. Here are some of the most popular:
- Remembrance gatherings
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
Families holding a service at Church of St Barnabas often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
What to look for in a quote
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Travel and any London charges
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- The full menu and the sides
How it works
Expect a calm, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we’ve agreed, and get on with roasting and serving. For a summer wake in Upper Swanmore, there’s light until about 9:20pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- We set up and roast while you are at the service.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
How to get a price
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Common questions in Upper Swanmore
Is Upper Swanmore close to London?
About 60 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Upper Swanmore?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you do something else?
Chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Halal is not available.
Do you cater in village halls?
Most places, with an outdoor spot for cooking.
Do you need anything from the family?
Very little: the space and a contact.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you’re not left with the mess.
Will there be enough to go round?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
Is it a sit-down meal?
Either: plates with sides or simple rolls.
The menu, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
No hog roast roll is complete without sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce, cutting through the richness of the pork.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Rather than relatives cooking, we take the cooking off the family’s hands. Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What you get with us
- Our staff serve and clear
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to:
- Menu choices and extras
- How many people are eating
- Travel to Upper Swanmore
- Time on site
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Getting an accurate quote
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Any venue rules
- Your date and serving time
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- The address or postcode
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- A friend or relative we can call
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- Approval from the landlord or committee
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
After a funeral in Upper Swanmore
Upper Swanmore is about 6 miles north-east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. We cater wakes across Upper Swanmore and nearby, from gardens to fields. Upper Swanmore is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Upper Swanmore to Southampton (10 miles away).
If relatives are coming by rail, Botley station is about 4.4 miles away.
Wakes anywhere in SO32 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. Local streets include Vicarage Lane, Green Lane and Well Lane; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Hill Grove (1 mile south), Swanmore (1 mile south-west), The Hangers (1 mile north-west), Droxford (2 miles north-east) and Dean (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (10 miles north-west), Gosport (10 miles south), Havant (10 miles south-east), Eastleigh (8 miles west), Fareham (7 miles south) and Horndean (8 miles south-east).
A little further out are Bishop's Waltham Museum (1.9 miles west) and Knowle Hospital (5.1 miles south). Green spaces nearby include St Clair's Meadow and Beacon Hill.
- Local schools include Swanmore College of Technology (1.1 miles south-west)
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards