Southampton · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Southampton
We bring a hog roast for the wake across Southampton, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Celebrations of life
- Home wakes
- Memorial gatherings
Funeral wake catering in Southampton
Wake catering near Southampton
Southampton is in England. We cover Southampton and its neighbours for wakes. We cover 40 places in Southampton.
With the A27 and A33 nearby, it’s easy for family travelling by car to reach Southampton. Families holding a service at Saint Mary's often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready. The New Forest National Park is within about 8 miles of Southampton; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural. Southampton is within about 2 miles of the sea.
For wakes in SO19, SO16, SO15 and SO18, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. We can cater a wake on streets such as London Road, Marshall Square and Grosvenor Square, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. With the A27 and A33 close by, Southampton is simple for us to get to with the roaster. Other places close to Southampton we cover include Inner Avenue (1 mile west), St Denys (1 mile north-east), Bitterne Manor (1 mile east), Portswood (1 mile north) and Northam (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cater in Maybush (3 miles west), Eling (4 miles west), Rownhams (3 miles north-west), Hounsdown (5 miles west), Nursling (4 miles north-west) and Hillyfields (3 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Marlands Shopping Centre (1 mile south-west) and R J Mitchell Museum (0.9 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Netley Common.
- Nearby schools include St Anne's Catholic School (0.6 miles south-west) and St Mary's Independent School (1.1 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Hobbit pub (less than half a mile west)
Funeral wake catering in Southampton, slow-roasted on site
Wakes in Southampton happen at homes, halls, clubs and pubs. We need an outdoor spot to cook, and we serve indoors where the venue allows. We are frequently asked to cater memorial events and one-year memorials, serving roast pork in rolls or on plates, salads and apple sauce.
In Southampton, wakes are often held at home, a club, a church hall or a venue. We need a level outdoor cooking spot. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish.
- Where
- Southampton (SO19, SO16, SO15, SO18)
- Region
- Southampton
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Compared with a venue’s set menu, a hog roast at a hall is often simpler. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Our staff serve and clear
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Served at the time you choose
Read how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Events we cater in Southampton
If the service runs late, the food waits.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Southampton. Here are some of the most popular:
- Memorial events
- Wakes at a local club
- Life celebrations
- Anniversary memorials
For family travelling by train, there’s a station right in Southampton: St Denys station.
What to look for in a quote
- Staffing on the day
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Allergen information for every dish
- Travel and any London charges
For event organisers in Southampton
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
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Allergies and dietary needs
Some guests won’t eat pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Request gluten-free rolls
We serve when people arrive, calmly and without fuss.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
What affects the price in Southampton
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How many people are eating
- Access to the cooking area
- Crockery choices
- Menu choices and extras
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- An estimate of numbers
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- What the outdoor space is like
- The venue or postcode
Send us the date, the address or SO19 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
What comes off the roaster
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
How the day works
A typical booking goes like this: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and our chef carves it when you are ready. Autumn and winter afternoons in Southampton get dark early: about 7:10pm in late September and 4:00pm in December, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- Get in touch when the date is set.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We cook on site.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We leave the venue tidy.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Getting a price
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your wake for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
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Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Southampton
Can you roast near the sea around Southampton?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
What’s the nearest station to Southampton?
Southampton has its own station: St Denys station.
Do you clear up?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Often, yes. Contact us when the date is set and we’ll answer right away.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. We’ll explain the details with your quote.
Do we need to provide electricity?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
What should we sort out beforehand?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
What if it rains?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
Planning the cooking spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- A level outdoor area
- Space away from the building and any trees
- A contact for the day who is not immediate family
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away