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Funeral Wake Catering in Upper Farringdon
Funeral wake catering in Upper Farringdon: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Celebrations of life
- Home wakes
- Family meals after a funeral
Slow-roasted pork in Upper Farringdon
Funeral wake catering near Upper Farringdon
Wakes in Upper Farringdon happen at homes, halls, clubs and pubs. We need an outdoor spot to cook, and we serve indoors where the venue allows. Typical bookings include life celebrations and remembrance gatherings, serving apple sauce, halloumi skewers and salads.
For a wake near Upper Farringdon, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
Wakes in Upper Farringdon: venues and practical details
Upper Farringdon is about 3 miles south of Alton, in Hampshire. We cover wakes in Upper Farringdon, along with the towns and villages around it. Upper Farringdon is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. 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. Upper 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.
We cater wakes across GU34. From Church Road, Crows Lane and Gaston Lane or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. If your venue is just outside Upper Farringdon, we also cover Farringdon (1 mile south-west), Lower Farringdon (1 mile west), Chawton (2 miles north), Hartley Mauditt (2 miles east) and Alton (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (12 miles north-west), Winchester (15 miles west), Fleet (13 miles north-east), Horndean (14 miles south), Aldershot (13 miles north-east) and Petersfield (8 miles south).
A little further out are The Romany Museum (2.1 miles south-east) and Alton Community Hospital (1.9 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Selborne Hill.
- Pubs nearby include Rose and Crown Inn (within half a mile south)
Nearby places to Upper Farringdon
What else we do in Upper Farringdon
What comes off the roaster
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Stuffing and apple sauce
No hog roast roll is complete without sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce, cutting through the richness of the pork.
Planning for dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
Our staff are discreet and respectful.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who do not eat pork.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a cold buffet, roast pork on a plate with potatoes is more filling. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
What you get with us
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Our staff serve and clear
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Served at the time you choose
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Events we cater in Upper Farringdon
It feeds everyone at once, so people can eat and share memories.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Upper Farringdon:
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Remembrance days
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Alton station, roughly 2.8 miles north of the centre.
Before you book anyone
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- How dietary needs are handled
- What the price includes, item by item
- The menu, including sides and any extras
Questions from Upper Farringdon
Can you cater after a service at Church of All Saints?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
How far is Upper Farringdon from London?
About 47 miles from central London.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
Do you serve rolls or plates?
Either: plates with sides or simple rolls.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is typically fine if the venue is happy.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
Is crockery included?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
What happens in bad weather?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Crockery choices
- Site access
- The journey to the venue
- How long the roast and service take
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.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Where the event is
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Dietary requirements
- Rough numbers
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. Use our quote form.
Planning the cooking spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- A contact for the day who isn’t immediate family
- A level outdoor area
- A safe distance from the hall
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
How the day works
A hog roast is always cooked outside, on a level, open spot under cover, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We agree exactly where before the day. Summer evenings in Upper Farringdon stay light until about 9:20pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- 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 set up and roast while you’re at the service.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
Before we arrive
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Name a contact for the day
How to get a price
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, use our quote form.
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For event organisers in Upper Farringdon
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away