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Funeral Wake Catering for Bowlhead Green
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. Book a hog roast for the wake in Bowlhead Green.
- Ashes ceremonies
- Gatherings at the family home
- Pub and club wakes
Funeral wake catering for Bowlhead Green
Why choose a hog roast in Bowlhead Green?
Rather than relatives cooking, a catered hog roast lets everyone be together. 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 Bowlhead Green
- Carved to order by a chef
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Planned to your running order
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
Read our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Funeral wake catering in Bowlhead Green, carved to order
After a funeral in Bowlhead Green, people need somewhere to gather and something warm to eat. Roast pork in a roll or on a plate is comforting and familiar, and nobody in the family has to cook. We are often asked to cater memorial gatherings and family meals after a funeral, serving new potatoes, halloumi skewers and apple sauce.
Near Bowlhead Green, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish.
Looking after everyone
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
We set up quietly and start the roast early, out of the way of arriving guests.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who don’t eat pork.
About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Stuffing and apple sauce
No hog roast roll is complete without sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce, balancing the rich, salty pork.
Wakes in Bowlhead Green: venues and practical details
Bowlhead Green is about 7 miles south-east of Farnham, in Surrey. From village halls to gardens and fields, wakes around Bowlhead Green suit a hog roast. We cover all 395 towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 9 miles away.
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Witley station, roughly 2 miles east of the centre. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Bowlhead Green; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Wherever your wake is in GU8, we can roast on site for your guests. That could mean a wake in a garden on French Lane and Rutton Hill Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Other places close to Bowlhead Green we cover include Brook (1 mile east), Sandhills (1 mile east), Wormley (2 miles east), Witley (2 miles north-east) and Cramhurst (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (9 miles north-east), Woking (13 miles north-east), Camberley (14 miles north), Farnham (7 miles north-west), Frimley (12 miles north) and Haslemere (4 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Haslemere and District Hospital (3.2 miles south). Open spaces near Bowlhead Green include Upper Lake and Farnham Heath.
- Nearby, you will find Dog And Pheasant Public House (0.9 miles east)
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Bowlhead Green
How far is Bowlhead Green from London?
Roughly 36 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you cater at venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Will there be enough to go round?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Do you bring plates?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
What do people get?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
Planning the wake in Bowlhead Green
Nobody in the family has to cook or serve.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Bowlhead Green:
- Remembrance gatherings
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Pub and club wakes
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Michael and All Angels, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Before you book anyone
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- If the price includes VAT
How it works
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we’ve agreed, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. In winter, it is dark in Bowlhead Green by about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Get in touch when the date is set.
- We confirm the space.
- We cook on site.
- We serve quietly.
- We tidy up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Gather dietary requirements early
Get a quote
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Here’s what affects the price:
- The journey to the venue
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Menu choices and extras
- Plates or china
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
What to tell us
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Your date and serving time
- Allergies we should know about
- Your menu choices
- Rough numbers
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
Other occasions in Bowlhead Green
For planners, venues and organisers
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Space, access and the venue
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- Space inside for guests
- A friend or relative we can call
- A safe distance from the hall
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
From the roaster
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- 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
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards