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Hog Roast for a Wake in Birtley Green, Surrey
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 Birtley Green.
- Memorial gatherings
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Anniversary memorials
Funeral wake catering for Birtley Green
About our funeral wake catering in Birtley Green
Served on plates with salads and potatoes, a hog roast is a full meal. There are alternatives for those who don’t eat pork. Whether it is home wakes and hall gatherings after a service, we can cook rotisserie chicken, new potatoes and salads for your guests.
In rural Birtley Green, home or the hall is usual. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours, then carved fresh for your guests.
Why choose a hog roast in Birtley Green?
Compared with a venue’s set menu, a hog roast at home or a hall can be simpler and better value. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There is no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book our hog roast in Birtley Green
- Carved to order by a chef
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Sides to make it a full meal
Read our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
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How it works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. Most wakes in Birtley Green are held in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, though in December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- 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 when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
How to prepare
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
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The menu, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so everyone has something hot.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and it suits fussy eaters.
Birtley Green: halls, homes and travel
Birtley Green is about 5 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. Planning a hog roast for the wake in Birtley Green? We cover the whole area. Birtley Green is one of 395 places in Surrey where we cater.
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Shalford station, roughly 2.6 miles north of the centre. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Birtley Green; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Anywhere in GU5, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. If your venue is just outside Birtley Green, we also cover Shamley Green (1 mile east), Grafham (1 mile south), Bramley (1 mile north-west), Wonersh (1 mile north) and Thorncombe Street (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (5 miles north), Woking (10 miles north), Camberley (13 miles north-west), Farnham (11 miles west), Reigate (15 miles east) and Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Milford Hospital (3.6 miles west) and Guildford Castle (3.9 miles north). The countryside around Birtley Green includes Frith Hill and Lower Lake.
- Nearby schools include St Catherine's School (1.3 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include Red Lion Inn (1 mile east)
Common questions in Birtley Green
Can you do a hog roast in Cucknell's Wood?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first.
What’s the nearest station to Birtley Green?
The closest is Shalford station, roughly 2.6 miles away.
Is mains power needed?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
What about coeliacs?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Is crockery included?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. We’ll explain the details with your quote.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Crockery choices
- Site access
- How many people are eating
Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Dietary requirements
- What the outdoor space is like
- Rough numbers
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
Events we cater in Birtley Green
Quiet, respectful service.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Birtley Green, including:
- Wakes in village halls
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Home wakes
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Families holding a service at Christ Church frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
What to look for in a quote
- Travel and any London charges
- The space, cover and access they need
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- The menu, including sides and any extras
Working with your venue
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
Name a friend or relative as our contact, so the immediate family is not disturbed.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
Where the roaster can go in Birtley Green
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away