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Funeral Wake Catering for Farnham
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the wake makes the food part of your wake in Farnham.
- Wakes at a local club
- Remembrance gatherings
- Hall gatherings after a service
A hog roast near Farnham
Wake catering near Farnham
Farnham is about 6 miles south of Farnborough, in Surrey. Farnham and the surrounding area are covered for wakes. We cater all 395 towns and villages in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Farnham to Guildford (about 10 miles away).
Families holding a service at St Joan of Arc's Church often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready. Farnham is on or near the A31 and A287, handy for relatives driving in. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Farnham, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
For wakes in GU9 and GU10, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. Local streets include Barncroft, Approach Road and Saxon Croft; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Farnham is on the A31 and A287, which makes the journey straightforward. For wakes just outside Farnham, we cover Compton (1 mile east), Hale (1 mile north), Upper Hale (2 miles north), Runfold (2 miles east) and Heath End (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Guildford (10 miles east), Woking (12 miles north-east), Camberley (9 miles north), Frimley (8 miles north), Haslemere (9 miles south) and Cranleigh (14 miles east). As one of the bigger places in Surrey, Farnham has lots of places with room for a hog roast.
A little further out are Museum of Farnham (under half a mile north-west) and Farnham Castle (0.6 miles north-west). Open spaces near Farnham include Farnham Park and Aunt's Pool.
- Nearby schools include St Polycarp's Catholic Primary School (under half a mile east) and Weydon School (1 mile south-west)
- Local pubs include William Cobbett Public House (less than half a mile north-west)
Funeral wake catering in Farnham, slow-roasted on site
A wake might be at home, a village or church hall, a club or a pub. Wherever it is, the roaster cooks outdoors under cover, and we serve indoors where the venue allows. We serve halloumi skewers, salads and roast pork in rolls or on plates, and typical bookings are for gatherings after scattering ashes and remembrance gatherings.
In Farnham, choosing a venue near the service helps guests, with outdoor space for the roaster. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
What we serve, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg, in a roll or on a plate.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, served in a roll with salads.
Towns and villages near Farnham
Also in Farnham
Planning the wake in Farnham
The family can spend time with guests.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Farnham and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Church and village hall wakes
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- One-year memorials
- Memorial gatherings
If relatives are coming by rail, Farnham station is in Farnham itself.
Comparing caterers
- Plates, china and cutlery
- The space, cover and access they need
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- A contact for the day who isn’t immediate family
- A short route for the equipment
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
Planning for dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Check with family about dietary needs
We dress smartly and keep a low profile.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
The process
Service is quick once we start carving: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, and sides go out at the same time. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. Autumn and winter afternoons in Farnham get dark early: about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- Get in touch when the date is set.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- We serve quietly.
- We tidy up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
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Farnham questions
Do you cater at venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
How far is Farnham from London?
About 36 miles from central London.
Do you serve the food?
You don’t need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Can you wait?
That’s fine: a cooked roast can be held for a while.
How quickly can you cater a wake?
We’ll always try. Tell us the details and we’ll reply promptly.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Can you roast in the rain?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Some families mix a hog roast with cakes brought by friends, which is fine with us. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Why Farnham hosts choose us
- All the equipment comes with us
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we will tell you what we can send.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Your quote depends on:
- How many people are eating
- Distance from us
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Site access
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
What we need to know
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Where the event is
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any venue rules
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or GU9 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards