Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Woodgreen, Hampshire
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the wake makes the food part of your wake in Woodgreen.
- Home wakes
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Memorial events
Funeral wake catering in Woodgreen
Funeral wake catering in Woodgreen, carved to order
Services can run over, and that’s fine: a cooked roast can be held for a while. Name someone we can call on the day. Typical bookings include remembrance gatherings and church and village hall wakes, with salads, apple sauce and new potatoes.
Near Woodgreen, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Where the roaster can go in Woodgreen
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- A friend or relative we can call
- A level outdoor area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
Places near Woodgreen
Other occasions in Woodgreen
After a funeral in Woodgreen
Woodgreen is in Hampshire. Wakes in Woodgreen are part of our patch. We cater 683 places across Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 16 miles away.
Wherever your wake is in SP6, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your wake is on High Street, Love Lane and Grace Lane or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. For wakes just outside Woodgreen, we cover Breamore (1 mile west), Upper Burgate (1 mile south-west), Godshill (2 miles south), Upper Street (2 miles west) and Hale (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Totton (11 miles east), Romsey (12 miles east), New Milton (15 miles south), Ringwood (8 miles south), Barton on Sea (15 miles south) and Marchwood (14 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Godshill Castle Hill (0.9 miles south-west) and Fordingbridge Museum (2.5 miles south-west).
- Nearby schools include The Burgate School and Sixth Form (1.9 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Horse and Groom pub (under half a mile north-west)
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Your quote depends on:
- Travel to Woodgreen
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The number of people
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Any venue rules
- Rough numbers
- Your date and serving time
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, served in a roll with salads.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing go with the pork perfectly. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
If the hall or pub provides food, check whether we can cater there. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
What you get with us
- Carved to order by a chef
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Our staff serve and clear
Read our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Working with your venue
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We will fit in with site rules.
Step by step
The roaster is gas-fired, so cooking does not depend on mains power. Late-December sunset in Woodgreen is about 4:00pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:25pm.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We confirm the space.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We tidy up and go.
How to prepare
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Get a quote
Every wake is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your wake: send us your details through our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
If the service runs late, we wait.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Woodgreen
Can you cater after a service at St Boniface?
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 typically elsewhere. Send us the address.
Is Woodgreen too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
When do you start roasting?
Hours rather than minutes. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Can you serve on plates?
Plates come as standard, and china is available on request.
How much will it be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Send us the details and we will quote.
What happens in bad weather?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
What if people arrive late?
Name someone we can call and we will adjust.
How quickly can you cater a wake?
Frequently, yes. Get in touch when the date is set and we will tell you quickly.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Woodgreen?
It’s simple, warm, familiar food, just right after a funeral.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Typical bookings include:
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Home wakes
- Pub and club wakes
- Wakes in village halls
For a service at a church like St Boniface, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Questions to ask before you book
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- VAT, if it applies
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Staffing on the day
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards