Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Farnborough, Hampshire
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Farnborough and across Hampshire.
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Wakes at home
- Life celebrations
Funeral wake catering in Farnborough
Funeral wake catering near Farnborough
We cater wakes in Farnborough and the surrounding area, at homes, halls and venues, with the roast cooked on site. For memorial events and wakes at home, we can cook halloumi skewers, new potatoes and salads for your guests.
Wakes in Farnborough are often at home or in a local hall. We cook in the garden or the hall’s grounds. The hog is roasted on site at your wake, low and slow, for hours.
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Farnborough
Could you cook in Snaky Lane Community Wildlife Area?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
How far is Farnborough from London?
About 32 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
What do we need to organise?
Just the venue, rough numbers and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
Do you cover Farnborough?
Yes, Farnborough is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will confirm availability.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
Chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Halal isn’t available.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
Can you do gluten-free?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Some families mix a hog roast with cakes brought by friends, which is fine with us. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Why us?
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
About the food
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed goes into rolls or onto plates.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
Space, access and the venue
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
The process
Serving is straightforward: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, and sides go out at the same time. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. Summer evenings in Farnborough stay light until about 9:20pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- We set up and roast while you’re at the service.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
How to prepare
- Send final numbers in good time
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Let us know about tight access
How to get a price
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Planning for dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing generally contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
We set up quietly and start the roast early, well away from the entrance.
Add chicken as an alternative.
Wakes in Farnborough: venues and practical details
Farnborough is about 31 miles south-west of City of Westminster, in Hampshire. Wherever your wake is in Farnborough, we can bring the roaster, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. Farnborough is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Farnborough to Guildford (about 9 miles away).
If relatives are coming by rail, Farnborough Main station is about 0.5 miles away. For a service at a church like Church of St Christopher, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
We bring hog roasts to wakes all over the GU14, GU11 and GU17 postcode area and the streets around it. Your wake could be at a house on Wallis Square, Church Road West and Longleat Square, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Farnborough sits on or near the A325 and A327, so getting the roaster to your wake is simple. If your venue is just outside Farnborough, we also cover Cove (1 mile west), North Camp (1 mile south-east), Southwood (1 mile west), Mytchett (2 miles east) and Ash Vale (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (15 miles west), Fleet (3 miles south-west), Alton (13 miles south-west), Yateley (4 miles north-west), Bordon (13 miles south) and Hook (8 miles west). Farnborough is among the bigger towns we cover in Hampshire, with plenty of venues for wakes.
A little further out are Frimley Park Hospital (2 miles north-east) and Hart Shopping Centre (3.3 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Aunt's Pool and Ball Hill.
- Nearby schools include Cove School (0.6 miles north-west) and Henry Tyndale School (1.1 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Tilly Shilling pub (under half a mile east)
- Other local spots include National Aerospace Library (0.8 miles south-east)
Why choose funeral wake catering in Farnborough?
The family can spend time with guests.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Here are some of the most popular:
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Wakes at a local club
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Gatherings after a cremation
Relatives driving in can use the A325 and A327 to reach Farnborough.
Before booking anyone
- Whether travel is included
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Allergen information for every dish
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Also near Farnborough
What else we do in Farnborough
For event organisers in Farnborough
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we will confirm what we can provide.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
We don’t use a fixed price list, because every wake is different. What matters most:
- The journey to the venue
- Access to the cooking area
- Menu choices and extras
- Plates or china
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Rough numbers
- Allergies we should know about
- A photo of the cooking area
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- 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