Portsmouth · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Wymering, Portsmouth
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast for the wake in Wymering.
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Wakes at a local club
- Celebrations of life
Planning an event in Wymering?
FAQs for Wymering
Which station is closest to Wymering?
Wymering has its own station: Cosham station.
Can you roast near the sea around Wymering?
Yes. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Is a week’s notice enough?
We’ll always try. Send the date and venue for a quick answer.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, for confident cooks. We will explain the details with your quote.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
Is there an alternative to pork?
Chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Halal is not available.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
What happens in bad weather?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Funeral wake catering in Wymering, slow-roasted on site
We know families have a lot to arrange: one call, one quote and quiet, reliable service. Whether it is scattering-of-ashes gatherings and one-year memorials, we will put together a menu of roast pork in rolls or on plates, rotisserie chicken and new potatoes.
Around Wymering, wakes are often at the village hall, a pub or home. Tell us about outdoor space for the roaster. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- Area
- Wymering (PO6, PO2)
- Region
- Portsmouth
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Arranging a wake in Wymering
Wymering is about 3 miles north of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. We take a hog roast for the wake to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Wymering and the surrounding area. Wymering is one of 19 places in Portsmouth where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Wymering to Southampton (about 15 miles away).
Families holding a service at Church of St Peter and St Paul often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready. If relatives are coming by rail, Cosham station is in Wymering itself. The coast is within about 5 miles of Wymering.
Here we cover the PO6 and PO2 postcode area, and we can cater your wake anywhere in it. From Dean Road, Deal Road and Park Lane or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. Wymering is on the A397, so it’s easy for us to reach with the equipment. If your venue is just outside Wymering, we also cover Cosham (1 mile south-east), Paulsgrove (1 mile west), Hilsea (1 mile south), Drayton (1 mile east) and Widley (1 mile north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Portsmouth (3 miles south), Southsea (4 miles south), Milton (4 miles south), Landport (3 miles south), Baffins (3 miles south) and Portsea (4 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find World War I Remembrance Centre (1.4 miles south-east) and Tricorn Centre (3.1 miles south). Open spaces near Wymering include Portsdown Hill and Southmoor Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Wymering include UTC Portsmouth (1 mile south) and Springfield School (1.2 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Swan pub (within half a mile east)
About the food
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we’ll plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
For event organisers in Wymering
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, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
What the cooking area needs
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- A short route for the equipment
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
If the service runs late, we wait; just let us know.
Add chicken as an alternative.
Step by step
People love watching the carving: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, with crackling for everyone who wants it. Most wakes in Wymering are held in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, though in December it is dark by about 4:00pm.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Getting a price
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
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What affects the price in Wymering
Here’s what affects the price:
- The number of people
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Whether you want china
- Time on site
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
What to tell us
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A picture of the cooking area
- Allergies we should know about
- Any venue rules
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Compared with a cold buffet, a warm plated meal is more comforting. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Why book with us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
Read our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Towns and villages near Wymering
Also in Wymering
Events we cater in Wymering
Alternatives are available.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Wymering:
- Wakes at home
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Celebrations of life
- Church and village hall wakes
Wymering is on or near the A397, handy for relatives driving in.
Comparing caterers
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Whether VAT is included
- Staffing on the day
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards