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Funeral Wake Catering for Ash Vale
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the wake turns the food into a centrepiece of your wake in Ash Vale.
- Ashes ceremonies
- Family meals after a funeral
- Remembrance gatherings
Funeral wake catering in Ash Vale
Arranging a wake in Ash Vale
Ash Vale is about 2 miles north-east of Aldershot, in Surrey. Thinking about a hog roast for the wake in Ash Vale? We cover the whole area. Ash Vale is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we cater. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 7 miles away.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Ash Vale station, about 0.5 miles north. For a service at a church like St Mary's Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
We cover wakes in every part of GU12 and GU14 and the streets around it. Whether your wake is on Station Road East, Station Road West and Waverley Drive or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Being close to the B3165 and B3166, Ash Vale is simple for us to get to. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Ash (1 mile south), North Camp (1 mile north-west), Mytchett (2 miles north), Ash Green (2 miles south-east) and Aldershot (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (7 miles east), Woking (7 miles north-east), Camberley (5 miles north), Farnham (5 miles south-west), Egham (14 miles north-east) and Frimley (3 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Frimley Park Hospital (3.8 miles north) and Farnham Castle (4.7 miles south-west). The countryside around Ash Vale includes Aunt's Pool and Ash Ranges.
- Local schools include The Wavell School (1.4 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Swan pub (under half a mile east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include National Aerospace Library (2 miles north-west)
About our funeral wake catering in Ash Vale
For a celebration of life, a hog roast can reflect the person being remembered. Tell us what matters to you and we will do our best. We serve roast pork in rolls or on plates, rotisserie chicken and apple sauce, and we are frequently booked for gatherings after scattering ashes and celebration-of-life gatherings.
For a wake in a place like Ash Vale, the village hall is often the heart of it. Timings are planned around your wake, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Next to sandwiches, a hog roast is a warm meal. A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why book our hog roast in Ash Vale
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Serving and clearing done for you
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Common questions in Ash Vale
Which station is closest to Ash Vale?
The closest is Ash Vale station, roughly 0.5 miles away.
Can you cater after a service at St Mary's Church?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is typically elsewhere. Send us the address.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
There are chicken, vegetarian and vegan alternatives. Halal isn’t available.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. We don’t provide halal meat.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
What do we need to organise?
Very little: an outdoor cooking spot and someone to meet us.
What do you need from us on the day?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
How much will it be?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
Events we cater in Ash Vale
It is simple, warm, familiar food, which is what people want after a service.
However big or small the event in Ash Vale, a slow roast goes a long way. We are frequently asked to cater:
- Wakes at home
- Memorial events
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Gatherings after a cremation
Ash Vale is on or near the B3165 and B3166, handy for relatives driving in.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether travel is included
- How many staff will carve and serve
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- What the price includes, item by item
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. It then roasts slowly for several hours, worked back from your serving time. In late September, sunset in Ash Vale is about 7:05pm; in December, about 3:55pm, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- The roast cooks while you are at the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We pack up quietly.
How to prepare
- Send final numbers in good time
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Getting a price
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your wake: fill in our quote form.
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Organising for someone else?
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
What we serve, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce make the roll.
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Some ideas:
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
Our staff are discreet and respectful.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
Space, access and the venue
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- One contact on the day
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Space inside for guests
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Your quote depends on:
- Time on site
- Distance from us
- Numbers
- Plates or china
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
What to tell us
These are the details we need:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The venue or postcode
- Rough numbers
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards