Hampshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Conford
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Conford and across Hampshire.
- Memorial gatherings
- Wakes at home
- Pub and club wakes
Book a hog roast in Conford
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to booking a function room menu, a hog roast at home or a hall can be simpler and better value. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What you get with us
- A clear quote with everything listed
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Our staff serve and clear
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Funeral wake catering in Conford, carved to order
A wake in Conford is a chance to gather, talk and share a warm meal. A hog roast is simple, hearty food that most people enjoy, and nobody in the family has to cook. Popular choices include rotisserie chicken, apple sauce and halloumi skewers, and typical bookings are for wakes at home and memorial events.
In a small place like Conford, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. You will know what’s included before you book: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
Events we cater in Conford
Nobody in the family has to cook or serve.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Typical bookings include:
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Remembrance days
- Memorial events
Relatives arriving by train should know that Liphook station, about 1.8 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
Before booking anyone
- Who carves and who serves
- Any travel or access charges
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
Wakes in Conford: venues and practical details
Conford is about 2 miles south-east of Bordon, in Hampshire. We take a hog roast for the wake to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Conford and the surrounding area. Conford is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Conford to Guildford (15 miles away).
Conford is within about 5 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We cater wakes across GU30. For wakes just outside Conford, we cover Passfield (1 mile north-west), Weavers Down (1 mile south), Liphook (1 mile south-east), Longmoor (2 miles south-west) and Woolmer (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Farnborough (14 miles north), Fleet (13 miles north), Horndean (15 miles south-west), Aldershot (11 miles north), Alton (8 miles north-west) and Petersfield (8 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Chase Community Hospital (1.9 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Wheeler's Down and Deadwater Valley.
- Nearby schools include Bohunt School (1.3 miles south-east)
Space, access and the venue
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- A contact for the day who isn’t immediate family
- Clearance from walls and branches
- Space inside for guests
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Numbers
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Whether you want china
- Which meats and sides you choose
The main driver is numbers: the price per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- An estimate of numbers
- A photo of the cooking area
- The address or postcode
- Dietary requirements
Send us the date, the address or GU30 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask close family about dietary needs
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Let us know if there is something the person especially liked.
More for events in Conford
For event organisers in Conford
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
The menu, dish by dish
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it is needed, which keeps it hot and moist.
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken goes into rolls or onto plates.
Conford questions
How far is Conford from London?
About 42 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Conford?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do you serve rolls or plates?
Plates come as standard, and china is available on request.
What do we need to organise?
Only the place, numbers and a contact. We bring everything else.
Do we need our own staff?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Can you roast in the rain?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
Step by step
Carving is part of the show: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, with crackling for everyone who wants it. Late-December sunset in Conford is about 4:00pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We pack up quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Getting a price
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
Planning help
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away