Hampshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Farleigh Wallop
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the wake makes the food part of your wake in Farleigh Wallop.
- One-year memorials
- Wakes in village halls
- Celebrations of life
Book a hog roast in Farleigh Wallop
Organising for someone else?
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we will tell you what we can send.
Funeral wake catering in Farleigh Wallop, carved to order
Services can run over, and that is fine: a cooked roast can be held for a while. Name someone we can call on the day. We serve new potatoes, salads and apple sauce, and we’re frequently booked for one-year memorials and memorial events.
In rural Farleigh Wallop, home or the hall is usual, with the roaster in the yard or garden. You’ll know what’s included before you book: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
Farleigh Wallop: halls, homes and travel
Farleigh Wallop is about 3 miles south of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Wakes in Farleigh Wallop are part of our patch, along with the towns and villages around it. We cater 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 17 miles away.
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St. Andrew, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
For wakes in RG25, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many guests. Your wake could be at a house on The Avenue and Grammarsham Lane or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Hatch Warren (1 mile north), Dummer (2 miles west), Kempshott (2 miles north-west), Brighton Hill (2 miles north) and South Ham (3 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (3 miles north), Winchester (14 miles south-west), Fleet (12 miles east), Aldershot (15 miles east), Alton (8 miles south-east) and Yateley (15 miles north-east).
A little further out are Basing House (4.4 miles north-east) and Festival Place (3.6 miles north). Green spaces nearby include The Mill Field and Farleigh Hill.
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The menu, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and it suits fussy eaters.
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and it is carved fresh as people come up.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
Name a friend or relative as our contact, so the family can focus on guests.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Next to sandwiches, a hog roast is a warm meal, especially in colder months. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Why book our hog roast in Farleigh Wallop
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
See how we price or the cost guide.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Farleigh Wallop?
Quiet, respectful service.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Farleigh Wallop and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Wakes at home
- Wakes at a local club
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Remembrance gatherings
For family travelling by train, Basingstoke station is about 3.7 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- What the price includes, item by item
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
Where the roaster can go in Farleigh Wallop
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- A hall or room for eating
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- Permission from the hall or venue
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
How the day works
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can enjoy your wake in Farleigh Wallop. Most wakes in Farleigh Wallop are held in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, though in December it’s dark by about 4:00pm.
- Share the date, place and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- We clear away discreetly.
Before we arrive
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Ask for a quote
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your wake for a quote: use our quote form.
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Farleigh Wallop: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Farleigh Wallop?
The closest is Basingstoke station, roughly 3.7 miles away.
Is Farleigh Wallop close to London?
About 48 miles from central London.
Is it a sit-down meal?
Both are possible: rolls for a simple meal, plates with salads and potatoes for a fuller one.
What if people arrive late?
We wait: we hold the food until people arrive.
Where can you serve a wake?
Wherever the family gathers, with an outdoor spot for cooking.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
Can you work around our timings?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
What do you need from us on the day?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
What affects the price in Farleigh Wallop
Things that change the price:
- Menu choices and extras
- How many people are eating
- How long the roast and service take
- Plates or china
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
These are the details we need:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Roughly how many people
- Rules from the venue or landowner
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
- 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
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards