Hampshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Waltham Chase
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. Funeral wake catering in Waltham Chase.
- One-year memorials
- Family meals after a funeral
- Memorial events
Planning an event in Waltham Chase?
About our funeral wake catering in Waltham Chase
A wake in Waltham Chase is a chance to gather, talk and share a warm meal. Roast pork in a roll or on a plate is comforting and familiar, and it takes the cooking off the family. We serve roast pork in rolls or on plates, salads and rotisserie chicken, and typical bookings are for gatherings at the family home and family get-togethers after a service.
Near Waltham Chase, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
If the hall or pub provides food, check whether we can cater there. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Why book with us
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
See our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Events we cater in Waltham Chase
There are options for those who do not eat pork.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Here are some of the most popular:
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Church and village hall wakes
- Ashes ceremonies
- Remembrance days
Families holding a service at Waltham Chase Methodist Church often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether travel is included
- How dietary needs are handled
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Staffing on the day
Where the roaster can go in Waltham Chase
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A short route for the equipment
- A friend or relative we can call
- A safe distance from the hall
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
The menu, dish by dish
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, straight from the roaster.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Waltham Chase: halls, homes and travel
Waltham Chase is about 5 miles east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. Our roaster is a regular sight at wakes around Waltham Chase. We bring hog roasts to all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 8 miles away.
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Botley station, about 2.7 miles south-west.
We bring hog roasts to wakes all over the SO32 postcode area. Whether your wake is on Chase Grove, Club House Lane and Sandy Hill Close or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. For wakes just outside Waltham Chase, we cover Bishop's Waltham (2 miles north), Curdridge (2 miles south-west), Ashton (3 miles north), Durley Street (3 miles north-west) and Durley (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (10 miles north-west), Gosport (9 miles south), Havant (11 miles south-east), Eastleigh (7 miles west), Fareham (6 miles south) and Horndean (9 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Bishop's Waltham Museum (1.4 miles north-west) and Knowle Hospital (3.7 miles south). Open spaces near Waltham Chase include Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.
- Nearby schools include Swanmore College of Technology (0.7 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Black Dog pub (0.5 miles south)
How the day works
Here’s how the day usually runs: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. In winter, it is dark in Waltham Chase by about 4:00pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Contact us when the date is set.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We tidy up and go.
Before we arrive
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Name a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your wake for a quote: use our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
We clear away discreetly once everyone has eaten.
China crockery is available on request.
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
What affects the price in Waltham Chase
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Numbers
- Distance from us
- Menu choices and extras
- Plates or china
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Getting an accurate quote
These are the details we need:
- Any venue rules
- Your date and serving time
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- What the outdoor space is like
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Waltham Chase
Which station is closest to Waltham Chase?
Botley station, about 2.7 miles south-west of the centre.
Is Waltham Chase close to London?
Roughly 62 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Where can you serve a wake?
Wherever the family gathers, with an outdoor spot for cooking.
Is mains power needed?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
What’s included?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
How do we prepare?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
What happens after service?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
Also near Waltham Chase
Also in Waltham Chase
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards