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Hog Roast for a Wake in Farnborough, Oxfordshire
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Farnborough and the surrounding area.
- Memorial gatherings
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Church and village hall wakes
Funeral wake catering in Farnborough
After a funeral in Farnborough
Farnborough is about 4 miles south-east of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. Farnborough is well within our area for wakes and the places nearby. Farnborough is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Farnborough to Oxford (16 miles away).
The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Farnborough, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Anywhere in OX12, we can bring the roaster to you. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Catmore (2 miles south-east), Brightwalton (2 miles south), Brightwalton Green (2 miles south), West Ilsley (3 miles east) and Stanmore (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Didcot (8 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (11 miles north), Wantage (4 miles north-west), Grove (6 miles north-west), Faringdon (12 miles north-west) and Benson (13 miles north-east).
A little further out are Atlas Computer Laboratory (3.8 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Letcombe Valley and Chain Hill.
Funeral wake catering in Farnborough, slow-roasted on site
A wake in Farnborough 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. We serve new potatoes, rotisserie chicken and roast pork in rolls or on plates, and we are frequently booked for gatherings at the family home and wakes in village halls.
Near Farnborough, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
- Where
- Farnborough (OX12)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Step by step
Rain doesn’t stop the roast, because we cook under cover. It’s worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. In late September, sunset in Farnborough is about 7:10pm; in December, about 4:00pm, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- 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 tidy up and leave without fuss.
Getting ready for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
How to get a price
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
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Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Compared with family members cooking, we take the cooking off the family’s hands. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Why Farnborough hosts choose us
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Planned to your running order
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Serving and clearing done for you
Read our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- A hall or room for eating
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
Events we cater in Farnborough
It copes with timings that shift.
Whatever the occasion in Farnborough, a slow roast goes a long way. We are frequently asked to cater:
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Ashes ceremonies
- Wakes at a local club
- One-year memorials
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of All Saints, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
What your quote should include
- Any travel or access charges
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Who carves and who serves
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
How we price a hog roast for the wake
There is no fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- Access to the cooking area
- How many people are eating
- Time on site
- Crockery choices
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.
What we need to know
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- The address or postcode
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- An estimate of numbers
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your wake: fill in our quote form.
Working with your venue
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Tips:
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
Name a friend or relative as our contact, so the family can focus on guests.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
What comes off the roaster
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so everyone has something hot.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness go with the pork perfectly. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
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FAQs for Farnborough
Is Farnborough close to London?
Roughly 55 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
What happens in bad weather?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
What’s included?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is typically fine if the venue is happy.
Is there an alternative to pork?
Yes, add chicken or a vegetarian option for those who need them.
How much room do you need?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A picture helps.
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.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away