Hampshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Lower Froyle
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Lower Froyle and the surrounding area.
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Celebrations of life
- Wakes at home
Planning an event in Lower Froyle?
Looking after everyone
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Stuffing usually contains gluten
We serve when people arrive, quietly and respectfully.
Add chicken as an alternative.
About our funeral wake catering in Lower Froyle
For a celebration of life, a hog roast can reflect the person being remembered. Let us know if there’s anything special and we’ll try to help. Typical bookings include wakes at a local club and celebrations of life, with halloumi skewers, salads and apple sauce.
In a small place like Lower Froyle, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Some families mix a hog roast with cakes brought by friends. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why book with us
- Carved to order by a chef
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- All the equipment comes with us
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Planning the wake in Lower Froyle
Quiet, respectful service.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Lower Froyle, including:
- Gatherings at the family home
- Family meals after a funeral
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Families holding a service at Church of St Mary of the Assumption frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Before you book anyone
- Whether travel is included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Plates, china and cutlery
Also near Lower Froyle
More for events in Lower Froyle
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
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.
How it works
Carving is part of the show: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, with crackling for everyone who wants it. In winter, it’s dark in Lower Froyle by about 4:00pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
Preparing for the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Getting a price
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
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Lower Froyle: halls, homes and travel
Lower Froyle is about 4 miles north-east of Alton, in Hampshire. Our roaster is a regular sight at wakes around Lower Froyle, from gardens to fields. We bring hog roasts to all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Lower Froyle to Guildford (about 15 miles away).
Relatives arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Bentley (Hampshire) station, roughly 2 miles east of the centre.
For wakes in GU34, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many guests. Whether your wake is on Westburn Fields, Barnfield Close and Hussey's Lane or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Froyle (1 mile south-west), Upper Froyle (1 mile south-west), Neatham (2 miles south-west), Holybourne (2 miles south-west) and Wyck (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (10 miles north-west), Farnborough (10 miles north-east), Fleet (7 miles north-east), Aldershot (8 miles north-east), Alton (4 miles south-west) and Petersfield (13 miles south).
A little further out are Barley Pound (2.8 miles north-east) and Alton Community Hospital (4.8 miles south-west). Open spaces near Lower Froyle include Dogmersfield Lake and Holybourne Hill.
What comes off the roaster
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, perfect for eating on the move. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, turned until the skin is golden.
What the cooking area needs
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- A contact for the day who is not immediate family
- Space away from the building and any trees
- Space inside for guests
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
What a hog roast costs
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Plates or china
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
What to tell us
Here’s what we will ask:
- A picture of the cooking area
- Roughly how many people
- Where the event is
- Any dietary needs or allergies
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
Questions from Lower Froyle
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Mary of the Assumption: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Which station is closest to Lower Froyle?
The closest is Bentley (Hampshire) station, roughly 2 miles away.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Will there be enough to go round?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so a good estimate matters. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
What if the service runs late?
Name someone we can call and we’ll adjust.
Who serves?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Do you cater in village halls?
At home, a hall, a club or a venue, given an outdoor cooking area.
Do you come to Lower Froyle?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Lower Froyle and Hampshire. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
- 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