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Hog Roast for a Wake in Farnborough, Greater London
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Funeral wake catering in Farnborough.
- Memorial gatherings
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Gatherings after a cremation
A hog roast near Farnborough
Funeral wake catering near Farnborough
Served on plates with salads and potatoes, a hog roast is a full meal, or rolls keep it simple. There are alternatives for those who don’t eat pork. On the menu are apple sauce, new potatoes and salads, and we’re regularly asked to cater celebrations of life and memorial events.
Wakes in Farnborough are frequently at home, a church hall or a pub with a garden. We need an outdoor spot to cook, which we can help you think through. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
- Location
- Farnborough (BR6)
- County
- Greater London
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Farnborough: halls, homes and travel
Farnborough is about 2 miles south-west of Orpington, in Greater London. Farnborough is well within our area for wakes and the places nearby. Farnborough is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we cater. Our nearest city page is London, about 12 miles away.
For a service at a church like Church of St Giles the Abbot, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Farnborough, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We bring hog roasts to wakes all over BR6 and the streets around it. Whether your wake is on Tye Lane, Peel Road and Pitt Road or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. For wakes just outside Farnborough, we cover Green Street Green (1 mile south-east), Locksbottom (1 mile north-west), Crofton (1 mile north), Farthing Street (1 mile south-west) and Downe (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in London (12 miles north-west), City of Westminster (15 miles north-west), Marylebone (15 miles north-west), Kensington (15 miles north-west), St Pancras (14 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (13 miles north-west).
A little further out are Orpington Hospital (0.9 miles east) and Crofton Roman Villa (1.1 miles north-east). Open spaces near Farnborough include Downe Bank Nature Reserve and Summer Hill.
- Nearby schools include Newstead Wood School (0.6 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Buff pub (0.6 miles east)
What affects the price in Farnborough
The biggest factors are:
- The journey to the venue
- Numbers
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- How easy it is to reach the spot
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
What we need to know
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- The venue or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Rough numbers
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
How the day works
When we arrive, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, timed so it’s ready when you want to eat. Summer evenings in Farnborough stay light until about 9:20pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We pack up quietly.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Let us know about tight access
Get a quote
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and alternatives
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
We hold the food if people are delayed; just let us know.
Add chicken as an alternative.
Questions from Farnborough
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Giles the Abbot?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is usually elsewhere. Send us the address.
Can you do a hog roast in South Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Is there a non-pork option?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
How do we prepare?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
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.
Who serves?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
Is there an alternative to pork?
Yes, add chicken or a vegetarian option for those who need them.
Can you do gluten-free?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
The menu, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing are the traditional pairing. Note that stuffing generally contains gluten.
Who books funeral wake catering in Farnborough?
It feeds everyone at once, so people can sit and talk.
We are regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Farnborough, such as:
- Remembrance days
- Memorial gatherings
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Ashes ceremonies
If relatives are coming by rail, Orpington station, about 1.2 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Any travel or access charges
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What crockery is supplied
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What the cooking area needs
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- A hall or room for eating
- A level outdoor area
As a London location, Farnborough is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and access takes planning: let us know how we reach the cooking spot and where we can park.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we serve
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
For event organisers in Farnborough
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
If you are booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
Why choose a hog roast in Farnborough?
Rather than relatives cooking, a catered hog roast lets everyone be together. For larger numbers, a hog roast is normally good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why book our hog roast in Farnborough
- Our staff serve and clear
- All the equipment comes with us
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Take a look at our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards