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Hog Roast for a Wake in Brooklands, Surrey
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 Brooklands.
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Memorial events
A hog roast near Brooklands
Funeral wake catering in Brooklands, slow-roasted on site
Wakes in Brooklands happen at homes, halls, clubs and pubs. Wherever it is, the roaster cooks outdoors under cover, and we serve indoors where the venue allows. For wakes at home and anniversary memorials, we’ll put together a menu of salads, new potatoes and halloumi skewers for your guests.
In Brooklands, the hall is often where people gather, and its grounds suit the roaster. You’ll know what’s included before booking: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Not everyone eats pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
Food is served as everyone gathers, quietly and respectfully.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
What happens on the day
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we’ve agreed, and get on with roasting and serving. In late September, sunset in Brooklands is about 7:05pm; in December, about 3:55pm, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- Share the date, place and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- 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
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Send final numbers in good time
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Getting a price
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, use our quote form.
Planning help
Prices and what affects them
Your quote depends on:
- Time on site
- Distance from us
- Whether you want china
- The number of people
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
What we need to know
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Any venue rules
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
Towns and villages near Brooklands
Also in Brooklands
Who books funeral wake catering in Brooklands?
Nobody in the family has to cook or serve.
Whatever the occasion in Brooklands, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We’re frequently asked to cater:
- Wakes in village halls
- Anniversary memorials
- Memorial gatherings
- Family meals after a funeral
With the B374 nearby, it’s easy for family travelling by car to reach Brooklands.
Before you book anyone
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Whether VAT is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Travel and any London charges
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
FAQs for Brooklands
How far is Brooklands from London?
Roughly 19 miles from the centre of London.
What’s the nearest station to Brooklands?
Brooklands has its own station: Weybridge station.
Do you need power or water?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
Do you provide china?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
Do we need our own staff?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
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.
How big a hog will we need?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will talk it through when we quote.
Can you work around our timings?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Space, access and the venue
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Clearance from walls and branches
- Space inside for guests
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Brooklands
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
Arranging a wake in Brooklands
Brooklands is about 1 mile south-west of Weybridge, in Surrey. From village halls to gardens and fields, wakes around Brooklands suit a hog roast. Brooklands is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Brooklands to Guildford (9 miles away).
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Weybridge station is in Brooklands itself. Families holding a service at Church of St Charles Borromeo frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
This part of Surrey takes in KT13 and KT14, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Segrave Close, Railton Close and Locke King Road; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Main roads around Brooklands include the B374, so getting the roaster to your wake is simple. Nearby, we also cater wakes in St George's Hill (1 mile north-east), Byfleet (1 mile south), Weybridge (1 mile north-east), New Haw (1 mile west) and Whiteley Village (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (9 miles south-west), Woking (5 miles south-west), Camberley (12 miles west), Epsom (8 miles east), Redhill (15 miles south-east) and Ewell (9 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include No. 2 New Zealand General Hospital (2.7 miles north-east). Open spaces near Brooklands include Papercourt Marshes and Ferris Meadow Lake.
- Local schools include Manby Lodge Infant School (1.1 miles north-east) and St George's College Weybridge (1.1 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Waverley Inn (0.8 miles north)
A hog roast or other catering?
If the hall or pub provides food, ask whether outside caterers are allowed. The main driver is numbers: bigger groups generally cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
What you get with us
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Timed around your day
Take a look at our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
What comes off the roaster
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, perfect for eating on the move. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards