Hampshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Woodend
We bring a hog roast for the wake across Woodend and Hampshire, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Pub and club wakes
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Gatherings after a cremation
Planning an event in Woodend?
About our funeral wake catering in Woodend
Wakes in Woodend happen at homes, halls, clubs and pubs. Wherever it is, the roaster cooks outdoors under cover, and the food can be served inside. On the menu are salads, roast pork in rolls or on plates and halloumi skewers, and we are regularly asked to cater one-year memorials and celebrations of life.
In a small place like Woodend, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
Step by step
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the roast cooks gently through the day, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. Late-December sunset in Woodend 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 reply quickly with a price.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We pack up quietly.
How to prepare
- Send final numbers in good time
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
We work out each quote from:
- How many people are eating
- Time on site
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Site access
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The date and time of the event
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Allergies we should know about
- A photo of the cooking area
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Some families mix a hog roast with cakes brought by friends, which is fine with us. For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why us?
- Our staff serve and clear
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
Take a look at our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- A level outdoor area
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Coleslaw
Occasions we serve in Woodend
It copes with timings that shift.
In Woodend and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- One-year memorials
- Pub and club wakes
- Memorial events
- Family get-togethers after a service
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Botley station, about 4.6 miles west.
Before you book anyone
- Any travel or access charges
- Plates, china and cutlery
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
Wakes in Woodend: venues and practical details
Woodend is about 5 miles north of Fareham, in Hampshire. We set up the roaster at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Woodend and the surrounding area. Woodend is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Woodend to Southampton (10 miles away).
After a service at Church of the Holy Trinity, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
We cater wakes across the PO17 postcode area and the streets around it. Other places close to Woodend we cover include Kingsmead (1 mile west), Soberton Heath (1 mile east), Mislingford (1 mile north-west), Newtown (1 mile south-east) and Southend (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (12 miles north-west), Gosport (8 miles south), Havant (8 miles south-east), Eastleigh (9 miles west), Fareham (5 miles south) and Horndean (6 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Bishop's Waltham Museum (3.6 miles north-west) and Knowle Hospital (3.5 miles south-west). The countryside around Woodend includes St Clair's Meadow and Portsdown Hill.
- Local pubs include The Bold Forester Public House (0.6 miles north-east)
What we serve, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables, in a roll or on a plate.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed goes into rolls or onto plates.
Common questions in Woodend
Do you come out to small places like Woodend?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Woodend from London?
Roughly 61 miles from the centre of London.
Do you need power or water?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Do you cater in village halls?
At home, a hall, a club or a venue, given an outdoor cooking area.
Do you bring plates?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Do you serve rolls or plates?
Both are possible: rolls for a simple meal, plates with salads and potatoes for a fuller one.
How big a hog will we need?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so a good estimate matters. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
Where does the hog roast go?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Some guests won’t eat pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
We set up quietly and start the roast early, out of the way of arriving guests.
China crockery is available on request.
Working with your venue
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. 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 will fit in with site rules.
Other occasions in Woodend
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards