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Hog Roast for a Wake in Winchester, Hampshire
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast for the wake in Winchester.
- Wakes at home
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Wakes in village halls
Funeral wake catering for Winchester
The process
A hog roast is always cooked outside, under a gazebo on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We’ll agree the spot with you beforehand. Summer evenings in Winchester stay light until about 9:25pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- We set up and roast while you’re at the service.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
Preparing for the day
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Getting a price
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Funeral wake catering in Winchester, slow-roasted on site
Wakes are often arranged at short notice. Contact us as soon as you have a date, and we’ll tell you straight away whether we can help. Whether it is home wakes and anniversary memorials, we will put together a menu of salads, new potatoes and halloumi skewers.
For a wake in Winchester, a hall or club with grounds makes things easy, with the roaster outside. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Compared with a venue’s set menu, a hog roast at home or a hall can be simpler and better value. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book our hog roast in Winchester
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Carved to order by a chef
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
See how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Working with your venue
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We will fit in with site rules.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Places near Winchester
Other occasions in Winchester
Common questions in Winchester
Which station is closest to Winchester?
The closest is Winchester station, roughly 0.6 miles away.
We are gathering after a service at St Swithun-upon-Kingsgate Church: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is usually elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Do we need our own staff?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Is mains power needed?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
What’s the price?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your wake for a quote.
What should we provide?
Only the place, numbers and a contact. We will handle the rest.
What if the service runs late?
Give us a contact for the day and we’ll serve when everyone is there.
What space does the roaster need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll check it with you before booking.
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Distance from us
- Crockery choices
- How long the roast and service take
- Menu choices and extras
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
What to tell us
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Roughly how many people
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and serving time
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Some ideas:
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
We clear away discreetly once everyone has eaten.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
What comes off the roaster
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, easy to eat standing up. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and our chef carves it to order.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Winchester?
Quiet, respectful service.
In Winchester and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Wakes at home
Relatives driving in can use the A31 and A32 to reach Winchester.
Comparing caterers
- The space, cover and access they need
- What crockery is supplied
- How dietary needs are handled
- A clear list of what’s included
Where the roaster can go in Winchester
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- A friend or relative we can call
- Permission from the hall or venue
- Space away from the building and any trees
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
Arranging a wake in Winchester
Winchester is in Hampshire. We’re happy to travel to Winchester for wakes. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Winchester to Southampton (10 miles away).
After a service at St Swithun-upon-Kingsgate Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Winchester station, about 0.6 miles north, is the nearest station.
We bring hog roasts to wakes all over the SO22, SO23, SO32 and SO21 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your wake is on The Square, Market Street and Market Lane or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Being close to the A31 and A32, Winchester is easy for us to reach for your wake. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Bar End (1 mile south-east), Highcliffe (1 mile east), Hyde (1 mile north), St Cross (1 mile south) and Stanmore (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Eastleigh (6 miles south), Fareham (15 miles south), Andover (13 miles north-west), Totton (13 miles south-west), Chandler's Ford (6 miles south-west) and Hedge End (10 miles south). Winchester is among the bigger towns we cover in Hampshire, with lots of choice for wakes.
Nearby you’ll also find Winchester City Museum (less than half a mile north-east) and St John's Rooms And Chapel (less than half a mile east). The countryside around Winchester includes Winnall Moors and Twyford Down.
- Nearby schools include Peter Symonds College (0.7 miles north) and Leigh House Hospital (1.5 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Green Man pub (within half a mile north-west)
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away