Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Woodlands, Hampshire
Funeral wake catering in Woodlands: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Family meals after a funeral
- Church and village hall wakes
Book a hog roast in Woodlands
How our funeral wake catering works in Woodlands
Funerals are usually planned within a week or two. Contact us as soon as the date is set, and we will give you a quick answer. Typical bookings include celebration-of-life gatherings and church and village hall wakes, with apple sauce, roast pork in rolls or on plates and rotisserie chicken.
For a wake near Woodlands, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
About the food
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and children typically like it too.
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing make the roll.
Planning for dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Stuffing usually contains gluten
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
One contact for the day helps, so the immediate family is not disturbed.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Towns and villages near Woodlands
What else we do in Woodlands
How the day works
We roast under cover, so a shower will not spoil the food. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. In winter, it is dark in Woodlands by about 4:00pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:25pm.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We pack up quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Send final numbers in good time
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Let us know about tight access
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
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Why choose a hog roast in Woodlands?
Compared with a cold buffet, roast pork on a plate with potatoes is more filling. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book with us
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- An itemised quote
- Sides to make it a full meal
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Before you choose a spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Woodlands
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
What a hog roast costs
Things that change the price:
- Access to the cooking area
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The number of people
Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups generally cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What to tell us
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Roughly how many people
- Your date and serving time
- Your menu choices
- Dietary requirements
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your wake: send us your details through our quote form.
Woodlands: your questions answered
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Is Woodlands too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What should we provide?
Only the place, numbers and a contact. We’ll handle the rest.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Do you serve the food?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
What’s included?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Will there be enough to go round?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so tell us your best estimate. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
How much room do you need?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a picture if you are unsure.
After a funeral in Woodlands
Woodlands is about 2 miles south-west of Totton, in Hampshire. Woodlands and the surrounding area are covered for wakes. We bring hog roasts to all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 6 miles away.
Relatives arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Ashurst New Forest station, roughly 0.9 miles south-east of the centre. The New Forest National Park is within about 3 miles of Woodlands; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Here we cover the SO40 postcode area. Whether your wake is on Alpine Road, The Crescent and Hazel Grove or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. If your venue is just outside Woodlands, we also cover Netley Marsh (1 mile north), Ashurst Bridge (1 mile north-east), Bartley (1 mile north-west), Hounsdown (2 miles east) and Winsor (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Winchester (15 miles north-east), Eastleigh (10 miles north-east), Fareham (15 miles east), Chandler's Ford (9 miles north-east), Hedge End (10 miles east) and Lymington (10 miles south).
A little further out are National Dairy Museum (1.5 miles east) and Ashurst Hospital (0.9 miles south-east). Open spaces near Woodlands include Copythorne Common.
- Schools near Woodlands include Hounsdown School (2 miles east)
- Local pubs include The New Forest pub (0.8 miles south-east)
Planning the wake in Woodlands
It feeds everyone at once, so people can eat and share memories.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Woodlands. Here are some of the most popular:
- Celebrations of life
- Anniversary memorials
- Wakes at a local club
- Church and village hall wakes
If the funeral is at a church such as Bartley Village Hall, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Questions to ask before booking
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Any travel or access charges
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Whether VAT is included
For event organisers in Woodlands
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away