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Hog Roast for a Wake in Lower Farringdon, Hampshire
Funeral wake catering in Lower Farringdon: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Memorial events
- Gatherings at the family home
- Hall gatherings after a service
Slow-roasted pork in Lower Farringdon
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea, which is fine with us. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Why Lower Farringdon hosts choose us
- All the equipment comes with us
- Carved to order by a chef
- Timed around your day
- Sides to make it a full meal
See our pricing and the cost guide.
How our funeral wake catering works in Lower Farringdon
Funerals are typically planned within a week or two. Contact us as soon as you have a date, and we’ll tell you right away whether we can help. We serve salads, halloumi skewers and rotisserie chicken, and we’re frequently booked for one-year memorials and life celebrations.
Near Lower Farringdon, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
After a funeral in Lower Farringdon
Lower Farringdon is about 3 miles south of Alton, in Hampshire. Wherever your wake is in Lower Farringdon, we can bring the roaster, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. We bring hog roasts to 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 20 miles away.
After a service at Church of All Saints, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. Lower Farringdon is within about 8 miles of the South Downs National Park, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
This part of Hampshire takes in GU34, so your wake can be anywhere in it. From Gosport Road, Brightstone Lane and Shirnall Meadow or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. For wakes just outside Lower Farringdon, we cover Farringdon (1 mile east), Upper Farringdon (1 mile east), 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 (14 miles west), Fleet (13 miles north-east), Horndean (14 miles south), Aldershot (14 miles north-east) and Petersfield (8 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Alton Community Hospital (2 miles north) and The Romany Museum (2.6 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Red Hill.
- Pubs nearby include Royal Oak pub (less than half a mile west)
A closer look at the menu
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.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we will bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Lower Farringdon: your questions answered
How far is Lower Farringdon from London?
Roughly 47 miles from the centre of London.
Do you cater at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you need power or water?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
How big a hog will we need?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
Do you cover Lower Farringdon?
We do. Send us the address and we will confirm availability.
Do you need anything from the family?
Very little: the space and a contact.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
We will always try. Send the date and venue and we’ll reply promptly.
What do you need from us on the day?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We will bring the rest.
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What happens on the day
When we arrive, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. It then roasts slowly for several hours, worked back from your serving time. In late September, sunset in Lower Farringdon is about 7:05pm; in December, about 4:00pm, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Ask for a quote
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Planning the wake in Lower Farringdon
It is simple, warm, familiar food, which is what people want after a service.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Typical bookings include:
- Life celebrations
- Gatherings at the family home
- Church and village hall wakes
- Remembrance gatherings
If relatives are coming by rail, Alton station, about 3 miles north, is the nearest station.
Before you book anyone
- How dietary needs are handled
- Plates, china and cutlery
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Staffing on the day
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
Food is served as everyone gathers, calmly and without fuss.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
What a hog roast costs
We work out each quote from:
- How long the roast and service take
- Menu choices and extras
- Whether you want china
- Travel to Lower Farringdon
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
What we need to know
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Roughly how many people
- The venue or postcode
Every wake is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your wake: use our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- Permission from the hall or venue
- Space away from the building and any trees
- A contact for the day who is not immediate family
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Lower Farringdon
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away