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Funeral Wake Catering in Barford
Funeral wake catering in Barford: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Anniversary memorials
- Pub and club wakes
- Wakes in village halls
A hog roast near Barford
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
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.
Funeral wake catering in Barford, carved to order
Served on plates with salads and potatoes, a hog roast is a full meal. There are alternatives for those who do not eat pork. We serve roast pork in rolls or on plates, new potatoes and salads, and typical bookings are for remembrance days and wakes at a local club.
Near Barford, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Why choose a hog roast in Barford?
Next to sandwiches, hot food feels more caring. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Why Barford hosts choose us
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- An itemised quote
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Sides to make it a full meal
Read our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Wakes in Barford: venues and practical details
Barford is about 4 miles east of Bordon, in Surrey. From village halls to gardens and fields, wakes around Barford suit a hog roast. We cater 395 places in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 12 miles away.
For family travelling by train, Haslemere station, about 3.9 miles south-east, is the nearest station. Barford is within about 3 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Anywhere in GU10 and GU26, we can bring the roaster to you. Whether your wake is on Churt Road, Kitts Lane and Hammer Lane or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Other places close to Barford we cover include Whitmoor Vale (1 mile south-east), Churt (1 mile north), Green Cross (1 mile north-east), Beacon Hill (1 mile east) and Crosswater (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Guildford (12 miles north-east), Camberley (14 miles north), Farnham (6 miles north), Frimley (13 miles north), Haslemere (4 miles south-east) and Cranleigh (13 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Chase Community Hospital (3.8 miles south-west). The countryside around Barford includes Gibbet Hill and Upper Lake.
- Pubs nearby include Crossways Inn (0.6 miles north)
What the cooking area needs
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- A short route for the equipment
- Space inside for guests
- Approval from the landlord or committee
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
Step by step
People love watching the carving: the hog is carved in front of your guests, with crackling for everyone who wants it. In winter, it’s dark in Barford 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.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Ask for a quote
Every wake is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your wake for a quote: fill in our quote form.
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The menu, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, a hot, filling option of their own.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, turned until the skin is golden.
Towns and villages near Barford
More for events in Barford
Common questions in Barford
Do you come out to small places like Barford?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
We’re gathering after a service at St John the Evangelist: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, for confident cooks. We’ll explain the details with your quote.
Where does the hog roast go?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. A picture helps.
Do you cater in village halls?
At home, a hall, a club or a venue, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
Is mains power needed?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
What if people arrive late?
We wait: a cooked roast can be held for a while.
Who books funeral wake catering in Barford?
The family can spend time with guests.
In Barford and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Life celebrations
- Ashes ceremonies
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Wakes at a local club
Families holding a service at St John the Evangelist often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
What your quote should include
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- VAT, if it applies
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Staffing on the day
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Tips:
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
We dress smartly and keep a low profile.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Site access
- Plates or china
- The number of people
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- An estimate of numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Any dietary needs or allergies
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or GU10 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards