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Hog Roast for a Wake in Wootton, Hampshire
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Wootton and across Hampshire.
- Family meals after a funeral
- Anniversary memorials
- Ashes ceremonies
Funeral wake catering for Wootton
Funeral wake catering near Wootton
Wake catering across Wootton and Hampshire, at homes, halls and venues. Whether it’s scattering-of-ashes gatherings and celebration-of-life gatherings, we can cook roast pork in rolls or on plates, salads and rotisserie chicken and more.
In a small place like Wootton, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. The hog is roasted on site at your wake, slowly, over several hours, then carved fresh for your guests.
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a venue’s set menu, a hog roast at home or a hall can be simpler and better value. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why us?
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- An itemised quote
Take a look at our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Numbers
- Access to the cooking area
- Plates or china
- Distance from us
The main driver is numbers: the price per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to include:
- A photo of the cooking area
- Any venue rules
- Dietary requirements
- Which meats and sides you’d like
Every wake is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your wake: use our quote form.
Wootton questions
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Can you cater after a service at St John?
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. Tell us where you’ll gather.
What if it rains?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
What do we need to organise?
Just the venue, rough numbers and a contact for the day. We will handle the rest.
Who serves?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Can you work around our timings?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
The menu, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing go with the pork perfectly. Note that stuffing typically contains gluten.
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, which keeps it hot and moist.
Planning the wake in Wootton
Nobody in the family has to cook or serve.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Wootton. Here are some of the most popular:
- Church and village hall wakes
- Family meals after a funeral
- Memorial gatherings
- Wakes at home
Families holding a service at St John often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
What to look for in a quote
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Who carves and who serves
- Whether plates or china are included
Step by step
On the day, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. It then roasts slowly for several hours, worked back from your serving time. Most wakes in Wootton are held in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, though in December it’s dark by about 4:05pm.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while you are at the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We pack up quietly.
How to prepare
- Name a contact for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Think about shelter for your guests
How to get a price
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Other occasions in Wootton
Arranging a wake in Wootton
Wootton is in Hampshire. We bring a hog roast for the wake to wakes anywhere in Wootton, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. We cater all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 15 miles away.
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is New Milton station, roughly 2.2 miles south of the centre. Wootton is within about 4 miles of the New Forest National Park; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural. The coast is within about 6 miles of Wootton.
Anywhere in BH25, we can bring the roaster to you. We can cater a wake on streets such as Holmsley Road, Wilverley Road and Brownhill Road or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Ossemsley (1 mile south), Bashley (1 mile south-east), Mead End (2 miles east), Tiptoe (2 miles east) and Ashley (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Totton (11 miles north-east), Lymington (6 miles east), Hythe (13 miles north-east), Ringwood (6 miles north-west), Barton on Sea (3 miles south) and Dibden Purlieu (12 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Lymington New Forest Hospital (5.5 miles east) and Highcliffe Castle (4 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Milford on Sea LNR.
- Local pubs include The Rising Sun pub (0.5 miles south-east)
For planners, venues and organisers
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Planning the cooking spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- A contact for the day who is not immediate family
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Diets, allergies and alternatives
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
We serve when people arrive, calmly and without fuss.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away