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Hog Roast for a Wake in Brook, Surrey
We bring a hog roast for the wake across Brook and Surrey, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Wakes in village halls
- Life celebrations
- Gatherings at the family home
Funeral wake catering for Brook
Funeral wake catering in Brook, slow-roasted on site
If the service runs late, we wait: we’ll hold the food until people arrive. Name someone we can call on the day. We serve rotisserie chicken, new potatoes and salads, and we are frequently booked for celebrations of life and hall gatherings after a service.
Near Brook, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, timed so it is ready when you want to eat. Late-December sunset in Brook is about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- The roast cooks while you are at the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We pack up quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or GU8 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
Food is served as everyone gathers, quietly and respectfully.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
FAQs for Brook
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’ll follow the site rules.
Do you come out to small places like Brook?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you come to Brook?
We do. Send us the address and we’ll check the date.
Is a week’s notice enough?
We do our best at short notice. Send the date and venue and we will reply promptly.
How much room do you need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. A picture helps.
Is it a sit-down meal?
Either: plates with sides or simple rolls.
Is there an alternative to pork?
There are chicken, vegetarian and vegan alternatives. Halal isn’t available.
What’s the price?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your wake for a quote.
Brook: halls, homes and travel
Brook is about 8 miles south-east of Farnham, in Surrey. Our roaster is a regular sight at wakes around Brook, from gardens to fields. We cover all 395 towns and villages in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 9 miles away.
Brook is within about 4 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We bring hog roasts to wakes all over GU8. Streets in the area include Brook Road, Church Lane and Park Lane, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Sandhills (1 mile east), Wormley (1 mile east), Bowlhead Green (1 mile west), Witley (2 miles north-east) and Hambledon (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (9 miles north-east), Woking (13 miles north), Camberley (14 miles north), Farnham (8 miles north-west), Frimley (13 miles north) and Haslemere (4 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Milford Hospital (3 miles north-east). Open spaces near Brook include Gibbet Hill and Upper Lake.
- Nearby schools include Rodborough (2.3 miles north)
- Local pubs include Dog And Pheasant Public House (less than half a mile north-west)
What affects the price in Brook
We don’t use a fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- Plates or china
- Time on site
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Travel to Brook
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Details that help
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- What the outdoor space is like
- The date and time of the event
- Any venue rules
- Dietary requirements
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your wake for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, served in a roll with salads.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, balancing the rich, salty pork.
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Planning the cooking spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- A hall or room for eating
- Clearance from walls and branches
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Brook
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
Occasions we serve in Brook
It copes with timings that shift.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Brook. Typical bookings include:
- Celebrations of life
- Memorial gatherings
- One-year memorials
- Pub and club wakes
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Witley station, about 1 mile east.
What to look for in a quote
- What crockery is supplied
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Staffing on the day
- Travel and any London charges
For planners, venues and organisers
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to sandwiches, a hog roast is a warm meal. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Why book with us
- Our staff serve and clear
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away