Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Wallington, Hampshire
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast for the wake in Wallington.
- Wakes in village halls
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Memorial gatherings
Funeral wake catering in Wallington
Funeral wake catering near Wallington
Roast pork with salads, new potatoes and coleslaw makes a proper meal. There are alternatives for those who don’t eat pork. We serve apple sauce, roast pork in rolls or on plates and rotisserie chicken, and we are often booked for wakes in village halls and family get-togethers after a service.
In Wallington, the hall or the family home is a natural choice. Let us know where the roaster could go. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
What a hog roast costs
Things that change the price:
- The journey to the venue
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- How many people are eating
Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What to tell us
Here’s what we will ask:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Your date and serving time
- Rough numbers
- Anything the venue has asked for
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Also near Wallington
Also in Wallington
What the cooking area needs
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- A contact for the day who is not immediate family
- A safe distance from the hall
- A short route for the equipment
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
Arranging a wake in Wallington
Wallington is about 1 mile east of Fareham, in Hampshire. From village halls to gardens and fields, wakes around Wallington suit a hog roast. We bring hog roasts to 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 11 miles away.
Families holding a service at Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready. With the A32 nearby, it’s easy for family travelling by car to reach Wallington.
For wakes in PO16, PO14 and PO17, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many guests. Your wake could be at a house on Bath Lane, Drift Road and Osborn Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. With the A32 close by, Wallington is easy for us to reach. Other places close to Wallington we cover include Fareham Common (1 mile south-west), North Fareham (1 mile north), Fareham (1 mile west), Boarhunt (2 miles north-east) and Crockerhill (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Gosport (4 miles south), Havant (8 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles north-west), Horndean (8 miles north-east), Totton (15 miles west) and Chandler's Ford (13 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Fareham Shopping Centre (less than half a mile west) and Knowle Hospital (2.3 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Portsdown Hill and West of the River Alver.
- Local schools include Harrison Primary School (0.5 miles west) and Cams Hill School (0.6 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Golden Lion Public House (under half a mile west)
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Compared with a venue’s set menu, a hog roast at home or a hall can be simpler and better value. For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What you get with us
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Timed around your day
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Sides to make it a full meal
See our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Occasions we serve in Wallington
There are options for those who don’t eat pork.
In Wallington and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Wakes at home
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Family get-togethers after a service
- One-year memorials
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the closest railway station is Fareham station, roughly 1 mile west of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- The menu, including sides and any extras
For planners, venues and organisers
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
What we serve, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, easy to eat standing up. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing make the roll.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
Our staff are discreet and respectful throughout.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Questions from Wallington
Which station is closest to Wallington?
Fareham station, about 1 mile west of the centre.
Can you cater after a service at Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is usually elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Do you come to Wallington?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Wallington and Hampshire. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
How much will it be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
What do we need to organise?
Just the venue, rough numbers and a contact for the day. We’ll handle the rest.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Do you need power or water?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. We do not provide halal meat.
The process
Slow roasting is the whole point: the meat cooks gently until it’s tender while the skin turns into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. Late-December sunset in Wallington is about 4:00pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
Preparing for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Name a contact for the day
Get a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- 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