Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Arford, Hampshire
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the wake turns the food into a centrepiece of your wake in Arford.
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Funeral wake catering for Arford
The menu, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed can be served in a roll or on a plate alongside the pork.
Funeral wake catering in Arford, carved to order
For a celebration of life, a hog roast can reflect the person being remembered. Let us know if there is anything special and we will try to help. We serve roast pork in rolls or on plates, rotisserie chicken and halloumi skewers, and typical bookings are for family get-togethers after a service and life celebrations.
In a small place like Arford, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
Arranging a wake in Arford
Arford is about 6 miles south of Farnham, in Hampshire. Thinking about a hog roast for the wake in Arford? We cover the whole area. Arford is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 14 miles away.
After a service at Church of All Saints, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. Arford is within about 4 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We cater wakes across GU35 and the streets around it. Your wake could be at a house on Beech Hill Road, Arford Common and Headley Hill Road or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Headley (1 mile south-west), Headley Down (1 mile east), Lindford (1 mile west), Standford (1 mile south-west) and Wishanger Common (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Farnborough (12 miles north), Fleet (11 miles north), Aldershot (9 miles north), Alton (7 miles west), Petersfield (10 miles south-west) and Yateley (15 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Chase Community Hospital (2.3 miles south-west). Open spaces near Arford include Deadwater Valley and Gibbet Hill.
- Schools near Arford include Mill Chase Academy (1.6 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Holly Bush Inn (0.5 miles south-west)
Allergies and dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing generally contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
We dress smartly and keep a low profile throughout.
China crockery is available on request.
What a hog roast costs
We work out each quote from:
- Access to the cooking area
- Distance from us
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The number of people
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Details that help
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Any venue rules
- Your menu choices
- The date and time of the event
- Roughly how many people
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
Arford: your questions answered
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of All Saints: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Do we need our own staff?
No need for your own staff: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
What if things run late?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Can we just hire the roaster?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. We’ll explain the details with your quote.
Do you need anything from the family?
Only the place, numbers and a contact. We will handle the rest.
How much will it be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
Other occasions in Arford
Planning the wake in Arford
Alternatives are available.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Typical bookings include:
- Wakes at a local club
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Wakes in village halls
For family travelling by train, Liphook station is about 3.6 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- Whether travel is included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- VAT, if it applies
Working with your venue
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team.
Where the roaster can go in Arford
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- A hall or room for eating
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Arford
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
What happens on the day
Expect a calm, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and get on with roasting and serving. Autumn and winter afternoons in Arford get dark early: about 7:05pm in late September and 4:00pm in December, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
Before we arrive
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Ask for a quote
Every wake is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your wake: fill in our quote form.
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Why choose a hog roast in Arford?
Compared with a cold buffet, roast pork on a plate with potatoes is more filling. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why us?
- Timed around your day
- Carved to order by a chef
- Our staff serve and clear
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
Take a look at our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away