Hampshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Firgo
We bring a hog roast for the wake to Firgo and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Celebrations of life
- One-year memorials
- Family get-togethers after a service
Slow-roasted pork in Firgo
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with family members cooking, we take the cooking off the family’s hands. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why us?
- All the equipment comes with us
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Timed around your day
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
About our funeral wake catering in Firgo
Wakes are frequently arranged at short notice. Get in touch as soon as the date is set, and we will give you a quick answer. Whether it is hall gatherings after a service and scattering-of-ashes gatherings, we can cook halloumi skewers, salads and roast pork in rolls or on plates.
In rural Firgo, home or the hall is usual. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
Nearby places to Firgo
Other occasions in Firgo
About the food
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, easy to eat standing up. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and our chef carves it to order.
Wakes in Firgo: venues and practical details
Firgo is about 6 miles east of Andover, in Hampshire. We set up the roaster at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Firgo and the surrounding area. We cater all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. Our bookings stretch from Firgo to Southampton (20 miles away).
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Mary, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Wherever your wake is in RG28, we can bring the roaster to you. For wakes just outside Firgo, we cover Hurstbourne Priors (2 miles north-west), Whitchurch (2 miles north), Wells-in-the-Field (2 miles north-east), Freefolk (3 miles north-east) and Cole Henley (4 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (11 miles north-east), Winchester (10 miles south), Andover (6 miles west), Chandler's Ford (15 miles south), Tadley (13 miles north-east) and Hyde (9 miles south).
What a hog roast costs
We do not use a fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- Numbers
- Time on site
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- How easy it is to reach the spot
A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What to tell us
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- The address or postcode
- What the outdoor space is like
- Your date and serving time
- Any dietary needs or allergies
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Firgo
What’s the nearest station to Firgo?
The closest is Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, roughly 2.4 miles away.
Is Firgo close to London?
Roughly 58 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Where can you serve a wake?
Wherever the family gathers, with an outdoor spot for cooking.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is normally fine if the venue is happy.
Do we need our own staff?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
Do you serve rolls or plates?
Plates come as standard, and china is available on request.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you’re not left with the mess.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Planning the cooking spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- Clearance from walls and branches
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If things run late, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so keep us posted on the day. In winter, it is dark in Firgo by about 4:00pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:25pm.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We confirm the space.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We leave the venue tidy.
How to prepare
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: 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.
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Diets, allergies and alternatives
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Ask close family about dietary needs
Food is served as everyone gathers, calmly and without fuss.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
Occasions we serve in Firgo
If the service runs late, the food waits.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Firgo and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Wakes at a local club
- Celebrations of life
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Wakes in village halls
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, about 2.4 miles north.
Questions to ask before booking
- If the price includes VAT
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away