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Hog Roast for a Wake in Bentley, Surrey
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Funeral wake catering in Bentley.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Pub and club wakes
- Life celebrations
Funeral wake catering for Bentley
Where the roaster can go in Bentley
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- Clearance from walls and branches
- A short route for the equipment
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Bentley
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
Funeral wake catering in Bentley, slow-roasted on site
Funerals are usually planned within a week or two. Contact us as soon as you have a date, and we’ll give you a quick answer. Typical bookings include remembrance gatherings and family meals after a funeral, with apple sauce, halloumi skewers and roast pork in rolls or on plates.
In rural Bentley, home or the hall is usual, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
What comes off the roaster
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Bentley: your questions answered
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Mary: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is typically elsewhere. Send us the address.
Is Bentley too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What about coeliacs?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
Can you cater in Bentley?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Bentley and Surrey. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
How quickly can you cater a wake?
We do our best at short notice. Send the date and venue for a quick answer.
Do you cater in village halls?
Wherever the family gathers, if the roaster can cook outside.
Can you serve on plates?
We serve on plates, with china as an option.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is normally fine if the venue is happy.
Bentley: halls, homes and travel
Bentley is about 4 miles west of Farnham, in Surrey. We set up the roaster at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Bentley and the surrounding area. We bring hog roasts to 395 places in Surrey. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 14 miles away.
After a service at Church of St Mary, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
We cover wakes in every part of the GU10 and GU34 postcode area and the streets around it. From Station Road, Broadlands Close and Eggars Field or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Isington (1 mile south-west), Blacknest (1 mile south-east), Bucks Horn Oak (2 miles south-east), Holt Pound (2 miles east) and Binsted (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (14 miles east), Camberley (12 miles north-east), Farnham (4 miles east), Frimley (11 miles north-east), Haslemere (10 miles south-east) and Ash (8 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Barley Pound (1.7 miles north-east) and Chase Community Hospital (5.9 miles south). Open spaces near Bentley include Farnham Park and Holybourne Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Star Inn (within half a mile south)
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Step by step
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your wake. Autumn and winter afternoons in Bentley get dark early: about 7:05pm in late September and 4:00pm in December, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- Share the date, place and rough numbers.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
Getting ready for the day
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Getting a price
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with family members cooking, a catered hog roast lets everyone be together. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why book our hog roast in Bentley
- Timed around your day
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
Read our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Ask close family about dietary needs
We hold the food if people are delayed; just let us know.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
There’s no fixed price list, because every wake is different. What matters most:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How many people are eating
- How long the roast and service take
- Access to the cooking area
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your 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:
- Allergies we should know about
- The date and time of the event
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Rough numbers
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.
Who books funeral wake catering in Bentley?
It feeds everyone at once, so people can sit and talk.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Bentley. Here are some of the most popular:
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Memorial events
- Wakes at home
- Remembrance days
If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is Bentley (Hampshire) station, about 0.8 miles south-east.
Comparing caterers
- Whether travel is included
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- How many staff will carve and serve
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- 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