Hampshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Upper Froyle
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. Funeral wake catering in Upper Froyle.
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Celebrations of life
- Memorial events
Slow-roasted pork in Upper Froyle
How our funeral wake catering works in Upper Froyle
Served on plates with salads and potatoes, a hog roast is a full meal. Chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option are there for anyone who doesn’t eat pork. On the menu are apple sauce, roast pork in rolls or on plates and halloumi skewers, and we are frequently booked for family get-togethers after a service and church and village hall wakes.
In a small place like Upper Froyle, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
FAQs for Upper Froyle
Is Upper Froyle too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Upper Froyle close to London?
About 42 miles from central London.
What if people arrive late?
Give us a contact for the day and we will adjust.
Can you serve on plates?
Either: rolls for a simple meal, plates with salads and potatoes for a fuller one.
Is there a non-pork option?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We don’t offer halal meat.
Can you do gluten-free?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. You will get allergen details for everything.
Do you come to Upper Froyle?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Upper Froyle and Hampshire. Send us the address for a quote.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
How the day 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. In winter, it’s dark in Upper 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.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- We set up and roast while you are at the service.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Before we arrive
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
Get a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or GU34 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Occasions we serve in Upper Froyle
It copes with timings that shift.
We are regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Upper Froyle, including:
- Pub and club wakes
- Ashes ceremonies
- Wakes in village halls
- Memorial gatherings
If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is Bentley (Hampshire) station, about 2.3 miles east.
Before you book anyone
- Any travel or access charges
- Allergen information for every dish
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Who carves and who serves
Upper Froyle: halls, homes and travel
Upper Froyle is about 3 miles north-east of Alton, in Hampshire. We cater wakes across Upper Froyle and nearby. We bring hog roasts to all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 16 miles away.
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Mary of the Assumption, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Wakes anywhere in GU34 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. That could mean a wake in a garden on Burnham Square and Oast Lane, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Other places close to Upper Froyle we cover include Froyle (1 mile north-east), Lower Froyle (1 mile north-east), Neatham (1 mile south-west), Holybourne (2 miles south-west) and Wyck (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (10 miles north-west), Farnborough (10 miles north-east), Fleet (8 miles north-east), Aldershot (8 miles north-east), Alton (3 miles south-west) and Petersfield (12 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Allen Gallery (3 miles south-west) and Barley Pound (3.6 miles north-east). The countryside around Upper Froyle includes Holybourne Hill.
- Local pubs include Hen And Chicken Public House (within half a mile south)
Looking after everyone
Not everyone eats pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
Food is served as everyone gathers, quietly and respectfully.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who do not eat pork.
For event organisers in Upper Froyle
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
The menu, dish by dish
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and it’s carved fresh as people come up.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, roasted until golden.
Towns and villages near Upper Froyle
More for events in Upper Froyle
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a cold buffet, a warm plated meal is more comforting. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Why us?
- Our staff serve and clear
- All the equipment comes with us
- Served at the time you choose
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Take a look at our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
Before you choose a spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- Clearance from walls and branches
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- One contact on the day
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 Upper Froyle
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
What affects the price in Upper Froyle
Each price is built from:
- How long the roast and service take
- Menu choices and extras
- The number of people
- Distance from us
For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Getting an accurate quote
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Allergies we should know about
- The date and time of the event
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A picture of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls 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