Hampshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Wittensford
We bring a hog roast for the wake to Wittensford and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Ashes ceremonies
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Memorial events
A hog roast near Wittensford
Planning the wake in Wittensford
It feeds everyone at once, so people can eat and share memories.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Wittensford:
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Remembrance days
- Family meals after a funeral
- Home wakes
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the closest railway station is Ashurst New Forest station, roughly 3.8 miles south-east of the centre.
What your quote should include
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- How many staff will carve and serve
- How dietary needs are handled
How our funeral wake catering works in Wittensford
Funerals are normally planned within a week or two. Contact us as soon as you have a date, and we’ll give you a quick answer. Popular choices include new potatoes, roast pork in rolls or on plates and halloumi skewers, and we are regularly asked to cater family meals after a funeral and one-year memorials.
In a small place like Wittensford, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
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. Late-December sunset in Wittensford 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.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about tight access
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Ask for a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Planning for dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to sandwiches, hot food feels more caring. 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, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Timed around your day
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- An itemised quote
- Sides to make it a full meal
Read how we price or the cost guide.
Common questions in Wittensford
Is Wittensford too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Which station is closest to Wittensford?
The closest is Ashurst New Forest station, roughly 3.8 miles away.
Is there an alternative to pork?
Chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Halal is not available.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
Do you clear up?
We pack everything away after service, so you’re not left with the mess.
What do you need from us on the day?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Do you serve rolls or plates?
Both are possible: plates with sides or simple rolls.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We will be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll fit around changes.
What comes off the roaster
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken goes into rolls or onto plates.
Planning the cooking spot
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- A friend or relative we can call
- Space inside for guests
- A level outdoor area
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
After a funeral in Wittensford
Wittensford is about 4 miles west of Totton, in Hampshire. We set up the roaster at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Wittensford. Wittensford is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Wittensford to Southampton (about 9 miles away).
The New Forest National Park is within about 4 miles of Wittensford; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Anywhere in SO43, we can roast on site for your guests. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Cadnam (1 mile east), Newbridge (1 mile north-east), Minstead (2 miles south), Bartley (2 miles east) and Copythorne (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (15 miles north-east), Eastleigh (11 miles east), Totton (4 miles east), Chandler's Ford (10 miles north-east), Hedge End (13 miles east) and Lymington (12 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Tatchbury Mount Hospital (3 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Copythorne Common.
- Pubs nearby include Sir John Barleycorn Inn (0.5 miles east)
What affects the price in Wittensford
Your quote depends on:
- Distance from us
- Menu choices and extras
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head generally falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
What we need to know
To check availability and the cooking area, we will need:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The address or postcode
- Any venue rules
- A picture of the cooking area
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We will check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
What else we do in Wittensford
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards