Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Farringdon, Hampshire
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Farringdon and across Hampshire.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Memorial events
- Celebrations of life
Funeral wake catering for Farringdon
Allergies and dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
We set up quietly and start the roast early, well away from the entrance.
China crockery is available on request.
About our funeral wake catering in Farringdon
Wake catering across Farringdon and Hampshire, at homes, halls and venues. On the menu are roast pork in rolls or on plates, halloumi skewers and salads, and typical bookings are for remembrance days and pub and club wakes.
Near Farringdon, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
Planning the wake in Farringdon
It copes with timings that shift.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Farringdon, including:
- Pub and club wakes
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Wakes at home
Families holding a service at Church of All Saints frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
What to look for in a quote
- Travel and any London charges
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
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Prices and what affects them
Your quote depends on:
- Plates or china
- Access to the cooking area
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Which meats and sides you choose
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, please mention:
- A photo of the cooking area
- Dietary requirements
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
What the cooking area needs
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- A safe distance from the hall
- A friend or relative we can call
- A short route for the equipment
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Farringdon
How far is Farringdon from London?
About 47 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you cater after a service at Church of All Saints?
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 generally elsewhere. Send us the address.
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.
Do you clear up?
We pack everything away after service, so you are not left with the mess.
Is there an alternative to pork?
Yes, add chicken or a vegetarian option.
What do we need to organise?
Not much: an outdoor cooking spot and someone to meet us.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
Do you cover Farringdon?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will confirm availability.
What we serve, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Stuffing and apple sauce
No hog roast roll is complete without sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce, cutting through the richness of the pork.
Step by step
On the day, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. It then roasts slowly for several hours, timed so it is ready when you want to eat. Autumn and winter afternoons in Farringdon get dark early: about 7:05pm in late September and 4:00pm in December, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while you’re at the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
How to prepare
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
How to get a price
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Farringdon, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, use our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
Why choose a hog roast in Farringdon?
Compared with family members cooking, a catered hog roast lets everyone be together. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Why book our hog roast in Farringdon
- All the equipment comes with us
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Sides to make it a full meal
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Read how we price and the cost guide.
After a funeral in Farringdon
Farringdon is about 3 miles south of Alton, in Hampshire. We cater wakes across Farringdon and nearby, from gardens to fields. Farringdon is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 20 miles away.
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Alton station, about 3 miles north. Farringdon is within about 8 miles of the South Downs National Park; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Here we cover the GU34 postcode area, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Your wake could be at a house on Hall Lane, Crows Lane and Gaston Lane, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Upper Farringdon (1 mile north-east), Lower Farringdon (1 mile west), Chawton (2 miles north), Hartley Mauditt (2 miles east) and Alton (3 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (12 miles north-west), Winchester (15 miles west), Fleet (13 miles north-east), Horndean (14 miles south), Aldershot (14 miles north-east) and Petersfield (8 miles south).
A little further out are The Romany Museum (2.3 miles south-east) and Alton Community Hospital (2 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Selborne Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find Rose and Crown Inn (within half a mile east)
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards