Hampshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Frithend
Funeral wake catering in Frithend: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Wakes at home
- Remembrance gatherings
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Slow-roasted pork in Frithend
Funeral wake catering in Frithend, slow-roasted on site
Services can run over, and that is fine: a cooked roast can be held for a while. Give us a contact for the day. For celebrations of life and pub and club wakes, we can cook new potatoes, salads and halloumi skewers and more.
In rural Frithend, home or the hall is usual, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Prices and what affects them
We do not use a fixed price list, because every wake is different. The main factors are:
- Whether you want china
- The journey to the venue
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Site access
For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What to tell us
These are the details we need:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Any venue rules
- Rough numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
We clear away discreetly once everyone has eaten.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Wakes in Frithend: venues and practical details
Frithend is about 4 miles south-west of Farnham, in Hampshire. We cover Frithend and its neighbours for wakes. Frithend is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 13 miles away.
For family travelling by train, Bentley (Hampshire) station, about 1.9 miles north-west, is the nearest station. Frithend is within about 6 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We bring hog roasts to wakes all over GU35. From The Kilns and Frith End Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Batt's Corner (1 mile north-east), Bucks Horn Oak (1 mile north), Dockenfield (1 mile east), Blacknest (1 mile north-west) and Sleaford (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (13 miles north-west), Farnborough (10 miles north), Fleet (8 miles north), Aldershot (7 miles north-east), Alton (5 miles west) and Petersfield (11 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Barley Pound (4 miles north) and Chase Community Hospital (3.5 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Deadwater Valley.
- Pubs nearby include The Halfway House (0.9 miles north)
What the cooking area needs
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- A safe distance from the hall
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the roaster
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
Nearby places to Frithend
What else we do in Frithend
Why choose funeral wake catering in Frithend?
Nobody in the family has to cook or serve.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Frithend, such as:
- Anniversary memorials
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Gatherings at the family home
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
Families holding a service at The Church Of The Good Shepherd often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
What your quote should include
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Who carves and who serves
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
How it works
Rain does not stop the roast, because we cook under cover. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. Most wakes in Frithend are held in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, but by late December it is dark at about 4:00pm.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- The roast cooks while you are at the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
How to prepare
- Send final numbers in good time
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Think about shelter for your guests
Get a quote
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Common questions in Frithend
Is Frithend too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Which station is closest to Frithend?
Bentley (Hampshire) station, about 1.9 miles north-west of the centre.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we’ll bring them. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we will talk you through it.
How big a hog will we need?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will confirm everything in writing.
How long does the roast need?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
What comes with the hog roast?
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.
Working with your venue
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
What we serve, dish by dish
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved thick or thin, as people like it, straight from the roaster.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Next to booking a function room menu, a hog roast at a hall is often simpler. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Why Frithend hosts choose us
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- All the equipment comes with us
- Carved to order by a chef
See our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
- 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