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Hog Roast for a Wake in Brookwood, Surrey
Funeral wake catering in Brookwood: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Remembrance gatherings
- Life celebrations
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Planning an event in Brookwood?
About the food
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who don’t eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and children generally like it too.
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing make the roll.
Funeral wake catering near Brookwood
We know families have a lot to arrange: one call, one quote and quiet, reliable service. We serve apple sauce, salads and roast pork in rolls or on plates, and we are often booked for celebrations of life and one-year memorials.
In a small place like Brookwood, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Timings are planned around your wake, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
For planners, venues and organisers
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we will tell you what we can send.
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Brookwood
Can you cater after a service at Saint Saviour's Church?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Is Brookwood 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.
Do you bring plates?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Can you roast in the rain?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
How big a hog will we need?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We will be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will fit around changes.
What’s included?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
How long does the roast need?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
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How we price a hog roast for the wake
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Plates or china
- How many people are eating
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Menu choices and extras
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Details that help
These are the details we need:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- A picture of the cooking area
- Your date and serving time
- The address or postcode
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Arranging a wake in Brookwood
Brookwood is about 3 miles west of Woking, in Surrey. We set up the roaster at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Brookwood. Brookwood is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover.
Families holding a service at Saint Saviour's Church often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Here we cover the GU24 postcode area, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Your wake could be at a house on Sheet's Heath Lane, Connaught Road and Heath Drive or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. If your venue is just outside Brookwood, we also cover Sheet's Heath (1 mile north), Knaphill (1 mile north-east), Bisley (1 mile north), Lucas Green (2 miles north) and West End (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Guildford (5 miles south-east), Woking (3 miles east), Camberley (4 miles north-west), Farnham (9 miles south-west), Egham (9 miles north-east) and Walton-on-Thames (11 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Brookwood Hospital (1.1 miles north-east) and The Peacocks (3.5 miles east). Open spaces near Brookwood include Brookwood Lye.
- Local schools include Knowl Hill School (0.7 miles south-west) and The Winston Churchill School A Specialist Sports College (1.6 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Nag's Head Inn (0.5 miles north-east)
Before you choose a spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- A level outdoor area
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- A contact for the day who is not immediate family
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Brookwood
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- New potatoes
How it works
We arrive hours before you want to eat, since slow roasting cannot be rushed. Your guests will smell it long before they see it. In late September, sunset in Brookwood is about 7:05pm; in December, about 3:55pm, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We cook on site.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We tidy up and go.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Name a contact for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Ask for a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or GU24 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
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A hog roast or other catering?
If the hall or pub provides food, ask whether outside caterers are allowed. A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What you get with us
- A clear quote with everything listed
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
Take a look at how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Allergies and dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen list
Food is served as everyone gathers, quietly and respectfully.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Occasions we serve in Brookwood
We serve calmly and clear away discreetly.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Here are some of the most popular:
- Memorial events
- Remembrance days
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Hall gatherings after a service
If relatives are coming by rail, Brookwood station serves Brookwood directly.
Before booking anyone
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- The space, cover and access they need
- What the price includes, item by item
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards