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Hog Roast for a Wake in Warborne, 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 Warborne.
- Ashes ceremonies
- Wakes at a local club
- Memorial events
Book a hog roast in Warborne
What we serve, dish by dish
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, which keeps it hot and moist right to the last roll.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Funeral wake catering in Warborne, slow-roasted on site
We cater wakes in Warborne and the surrounding area, at homes, halls and venues. Typical bookings include gatherings after a cremation and gatherings at clubs and pubs, with salads, rotisserie chicken and roast pork in rolls or on plates.
For a wake near Warborne, a farmhouse or village hall often works well. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
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Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Events we cater in Warborne
Quiet, respectful service.
Whatever the occasion in Warborne, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We are often asked to cater:
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Remembrance days
- Life celebrations
Families holding a service at Saint Nicholas Chapel 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
- What the price includes, item by item
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
What a hog roast costs
There’s no fixed price list, because every wake is different. The main factors are:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The number of people
- Crockery choices
- The journey to the venue
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What we need to know
Here’s what we will ask:
- The address or postcode
- Rough numbers
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Every wake is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your wake: use our quote form.
The process
The roaster cooks outdoors, on a level, open spot under cover, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We will agree the spot with you beforehand. Wakes in Warborne are usually in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, though in December it’s dark by about 4:05pm.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Name a contact for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Get a quote
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A photo of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
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What the cooking area needs
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
- One contact on the day
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we serve
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Coleslaw
A hog roast compared with other options
If the hall or pub provides food, ask whether outside caterers are allowed. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
What you get with us
- Carved to order by a chef
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Take a look at how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Warborne questions
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Do you cater at venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
How quickly can you cater a wake?
We do our best at short notice. Tell us the details for a quick answer.
Do we need to provide electricity?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Do we need our own staff?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
Will there be enough to go round?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will talk it through when we quote.
Looking after everyone
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Ask close family about dietary needs
One contact for the day helps, so the family can focus on guests.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Arranging a wake in Warborne
Warborne is about 1 mile north of Lymington, in Hampshire. Wakes in Warborne are part of our patch, along with the towns and villages around it. Warborne is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 12 miles away.
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Lymington Town station, roughly 1 mile south of the centre. The New Forest National Park is within about 4 miles of Warborne; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural. Warborne is within about 2 miles of the sea.
Wherever your wake is in SO41, we can bring the roaster to you. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Pilley (1 mile north-east), Boldre (1 mile north-west), Portmore (1 mile east), Pilley Bailey (1 mile north-east) and Bull Hill (1 mile north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Totton (10 miles north), Hedge End (14 miles north-east), Romsey (15 miles north), Hythe (8 miles north-east), New Milton (5 miles west) and Ringwood (12 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery (1.2 miles south) and Lymington New Forest Hospital (0.5 miles south-west). Open spaces near Warborne include Boldre Foreshore.
- Schools near Warborne include William Gilpin Church of England Primary School (0.5 miles north) and Priestlands School (1.7 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find Walhampton Arms (0.6 miles south-east)
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards