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Hog Roast for a Wake in Frogmore, Hampshire
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast for the wake in Frogmore.
- Gatherings at the family home
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Wakes at a local club
Slow-roasted pork in Frogmore
Looking after everyone
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask close family about dietary needs
We hold the food if people are delayed; just let us know.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
Funeral wake catering in Frogmore, slow-roasted on site
Some families choose a hog roast because it was a favourite. Let us know if there’s anything special and we will do our best. Typical bookings include gatherings at the family home and church and village hall wakes, with new potatoes, halloumi skewers and salads.
Around Frogmore, wakes are often at the village hall, a pub or home. Tell us about outdoor space for the roaster. You will know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
Also near Frogmore
What else we do in Frogmore
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to booking a function room menu, a hog roast at a hall is often simpler. Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why Frogmore hosts choose us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
See how we price and the cost guide.
Events we cater in Frogmore
If the service runs late, the food waits.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Frogmore. Typical bookings include:
- Gatherings at the family home
- Pub and club wakes
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Anniversary memorials
If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is Sandhurst station, about 0.8 miles north.
What to look for in a quote
- How many staff will carve and serve
- What crockery is supplied
- Allergen information for every dish
- What the price includes, item by item
Wakes in Frogmore: venues and practical details
Frogmore is about 1 mile south-west of Sandhurst, in Hampshire. Wherever your wake is in Frogmore, we can bring the roaster, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. We cater all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 11 miles away.
If the funeral is at a church such as St Barnabas Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Wherever your wake is in GU17, GU47 and GU46, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your wake could be at a house on Bell Lane, Green Lane and Reading Road, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Blackwater (1 mile east), Hawley (1 mile south-east), College Town (1 mile north-east), Sandhurst (1 mile north-east) and York Town (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (14 miles west), Farnborough (3 miles south-east), Fleet (5 miles south-west), Aldershot (6 miles south), Alton (15 miles south-west) and Tadley (15 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Staff College Museum (2.1 miles east) and Frimley Park Hospital (2.6 miles south-east). Open spaces near Frogmore include Horseshoe Lake and Wildmoor Heath.
- Schools near Frogmore include Frogmore Community College (0.6 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find White Swan pub (0.7 miles north)
- Other local spots include Royal Military Academy Library (1.5 miles east)
About the food
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, roasted until golden.
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Site access
- How many people are eating
- The journey to the venue
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Allergies we should know about
- Rough numbers
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The date and time of the event
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
Step by step
On the day, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, worked back from your serving time. Late-December sunset in Frogmore is about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Contact us when the date is set.
- We confirm the space.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- We serve quietly.
- We tidy up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Send final numbers in good time
Ask for a quote
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
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Common questions in Frogmore
What’s the nearest station to Frogmore?
Sandhurst station, about 0.8 miles north of the centre.
Can you cater after a service at St Barnabas Church?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Do you serve the food?
You do not need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Is mains power needed?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
Is there a non-pork option?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. We do not provide halal meat.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Often, yes. Get in touch when the date is set and we’ll tell you quickly.
Can you do gluten-free?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Organising for someone else?
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
Planning the cooking spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- A friend or relative we can call
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Frogmore
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards