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Funeral Wake Catering in Farlington
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Funeral wake catering in Farlington.
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Memorial events
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
Slow-roasted pork in Farlington
Allergies and dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Ask close family about dietary needs
We serve when people arrive, calmly and without fuss.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Funeral wake catering in Farlington, slow-roasted on site
Services can run over, and that’s fine: a cooked roast can be held for a while. Name someone we can call on the day. Whether it is gatherings at clubs and pubs and celebration-of-life gatherings, we can cook halloumi skewers, salads and new potatoes and more.
Around Farlington, wakes are frequently at the village hall, a pub or home. Let us know where the roaster could go. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours.
- Location
- Farlington (PO6, PO9, PO7)
- Region
- Portsmouth
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a cold buffet, roast pork on a plate with potatoes is more filling. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What you get with us
- All the equipment comes with us
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
Take a look at our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
Nearby places to Farlington
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Working with your venue
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
What affects the price in Farlington
There’s no fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Crockery choices
- How long the roast and service take
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The number of people
For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where the event is
- Roughly how many people
- Anything the venue has asked for
- A picture of the cooking area
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
Arranging a wake in Farlington
Farlington is about 2 miles south of Purbrook, in Portsmouth. Wakes in Farlington are part of our patch, along with the towns and villages around it. We cover all 19 towns and villages in Portsmouth, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Farlington to Southampton (about 17 miles away).
For family travelling by train, Cosham station, about 1.5 miles west, is the nearest station. Farlington is within about 6 miles of the sea, and coastal halls can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered cooking spot.
We cover wakes in every part of the PO6, PO9 and PO7 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include Galt Road, Grant Road and Havant Road; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Drayton (1 mile west), Widley (1 mile north-west), Cosham (1 mile west), Bedhampton (1 mile north-east) and Purbrook (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Portsmouth (3 miles south-west), Southsea (5 miles south), Milton (4 miles south), Landport (4 miles south-west), Baffins (3 miles south) and Rudmore (3 miles south-west).
A little further out are Warblington Castle (2.9 miles east) and Queen Alexandra Hospital (1.6 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Portsdown Hill and Southmoor Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Springfield School (0.7 miles west) and Springfield School (0.7 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find New Inn (0.7 miles west)
Space, access and the venue
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- A contact for the day who is not immediate family
- Space inside for guests
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Planning the wake in Farlington
Hearty food that most people like, just right after a funeral.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Farlington:
- Memorial events
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Home wakes
- Celebrations of life
Families holding a service at Church of St Andrew often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Comparing caterers
- Any travel or access charges
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- What crockery is supplied
- How many staff will carve and serve
The menu, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, easy to eat standing up. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, which keeps it hot and moist.
What happens on the day
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we have agreed, and get on with roasting and serving. In late September, sunset in Farlington is about 7:10pm; in December, about 4:00pm, 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.
- We serve quietly.
- We tidy up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Let us know about tight access
How to get a price
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, use our quote form.
Planning help
Farlington: your questions answered
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Andrew?
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 typically elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Is there a non-pork option?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your wake for a quote.
Can you do something else?
Chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Halal is not available.
Can you cater at home?
Wherever the family gathers, with an outdoor spot for cooking.
How long does the roast need?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
What if people arrive late?
That is fine: we hold the food until people arrive.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, 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