Hampshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Waterlooville
Funeral wake catering in Waterlooville: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Ashes ceremonies
- Celebrations of life
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
Funeral wake catering for Waterlooville
Funeral wake catering in Waterlooville, carved to order
While you are at the service, the roast cooks quietly, so food is ready when people arrive. Our staff serve calmly and clear away discreetly. On the menu are halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and roast pork in rolls or on plates, and we are often booked for pub and club wakes and hall gatherings after a service.
For a wake in Waterlooville, somewhere close to the church or crematorium helps. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
The process
We arrive hours before you want to eat, since slow roasting cannot be rushed. The smell typically brings people over long before we carve. Summer evenings in Waterlooville stay light until about 9:20pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Ask for a quote
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Waterlooville, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and alternatives
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen list
Name a friend or relative as our contact, so the family can focus on guests.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
Common questions in Waterlooville
We are gathering after a service at Saint George's: 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 usually elsewhere. Send us the address.
Which station is closest to Waterlooville?
The closest is Bedhampton station, roughly 2.6 miles away.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We don’t offer halal meat.
Do you bring plates?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
What happens in bad weather?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
What’s included?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Is mains power needed?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
What if things run late?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
If you are booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We’ll fit in with site rules.
The menu, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, easy to eat standing up. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, so halloumi and vegetable skewers ensure they’re not left with just salad.
Where the roaster can go in Waterlooville
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- Clearance from walls and branches
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Waterlooville
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
Nearby places to Waterlooville
Other occasions in Waterlooville
Arranging a wake in Waterlooville
Waterlooville is about 6 miles north of Portsmouth, in Hampshire. Waterlooville is well within our area for wakes. Waterlooville is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 16 miles away.
If the funeral is at a church such as Saint George's, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
For wakes in PO7 and PO8, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. Streets in the area include London Road, Chillingham Square and Aysgarth Road, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. For wakes just outside Waterlooville, we cover Hart Plain (1 mile north), Purbrook (1 mile south), Cowplain (1 mile north), Soake (1 mile north-west) and Purbrook Heath (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (8 miles south-west), Eastleigh (15 miles north-west), Fareham (7 miles west), Hedge End (12 miles west), Petersfield (9 miles north-east) and Locks Heath (10 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Queen Alexandra Hospital (2.7 miles south-west) and Havant Museum (3.3 miles south-east). The countryside around Waterlooville includes Portsdown Hill and Southmoor Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Waterlooville include Cowplain Community School (0.7 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Denmead Queen pub (under half a mile south-east)
What a hog roast costs
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Whether you want china
- Menu choices and extras
A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Your menu choices
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The date and when you’d like to eat
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
Who books funeral wake catering in Waterlooville?
Nobody in the family has to cook or serve.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Waterlooville. Here are some of the most popular:
- Wakes at a local club
- Anniversary memorials
- Remembrance gatherings
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
Relatives arriving by train should know that Bedhampton station is about 2.6 miles away.
What your quote should include
- Whether plates or china are included
- If the price includes VAT
- The space, cover and access they need
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
Why choose a hog roast in Waterlooville?
Rather than relatives cooking, we take the cooking off the family’s hands. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why Waterlooville hosts choose us
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Take a look at our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away