Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in West End, Hampshire
Something for nearly everyone: 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 West End.
- One-year memorials
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Pub and club wakes
Funeral wake catering for West End
West End: halls, homes and travel
West End is about 2 miles east of Southampton, in Hampshire. West End and the surrounding area are covered for wakes. We cover 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the closest railway station is Southampton Airport Parkway station, roughly 1.8 miles north-west of the centre. The coast is within about 4 miles of West End.
Wakes anywhere in SO30 and SO18 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. Streets in the area include High Street, Hatch Mead and Glenlea Close, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Chartwell Green (1 mile west), Harefield (1 mile south), Townhill Park (1 mile west), Midanbury (1 mile west) and Mansbridge (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (9 miles north), Gosport (12 miles south-east), Eastleigh (3 miles north), Fareham (8 miles south-east), Horndean (14 miles east) and Totton (7 miles west).
A little further out are Netley Castle (3.7 miles south) and Marlands Shopping Centre (3.3 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Netley Common.
- Nearby schools include Woodlands Community College (0.7 miles south) and The Gregg School (0.8 miles west)
Funeral wake catering near West End
Roast pork with salads, new potatoes and coleslaw makes a proper meal. Chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option are there for anyone who does not eat pork. We are often asked to cater church and village hall wakes and scattering-of-ashes gatherings, serving halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and new potatoes.
Around West End, wakes are frequently at the village hall, a pub or home. Let us know where the roaster could go. Timings are planned around your wake, working back from when you want to eat.
Planning for dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Check with family about dietary needs
Our staff are discreet and respectful throughout.
Let us know if there is something the person especially liked.
Where the roaster can go in West End
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- A hall or room for eating
- Clearance from walls and branches
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
What a hog roast costs
The biggest factors are:
- The number of people
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The journey to the venue
- Access to the cooking area
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Your date and serving time
- Any venue rules
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
Who books funeral wake catering in West End?
If the service runs late, the food waits.
In West End and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Remembrance days
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Wakes at a local club
- Hall gatherings after a service
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St James, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
What your quote should include
- A clear list of what’s included
- The full menu and the sides
- Who carves and who serves
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
A hog roast or other catering?
If the venue has its own caterer, check whether we can cater there. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Why us?
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
See how we price and the cost guide.
What we serve, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness go with the pork perfectly. Note that stuffing generally contains gluten.
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and our chef carves it to order.
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in West End
Could you cook in Itchen Valley Country Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Can you roast near the sea around West End?
Yes, of course. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Is there an alternative to pork?
We can add alternatives.
What do we need to organise?
Just the venue, rough numbers and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
Do you come to West End?
Yes, West End is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll confirm availability.
Do you provide china?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
Do you clear up?
We pack everything away after service, so you’re not left with the mess.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
The process
Expect a calm, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and get on with roasting and serving. Most wakes in West End are held in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, though in December it is dark by about 4:00pm.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We confirm the space.
- We cook on site.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Getting a price
Every wake is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your wake: fill in our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards