Surrey · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Burpham
We bring a hog roast for the wake to Burpham and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Family meals after a funeral
- Memorial gatherings
- Anniversary memorials
A hog roast near Burpham
Funeral wake catering in Burpham, carved to order
We cater wakes in Burpham and the surrounding area, at homes, halls and venues, with the roast cooked on site. We are frequently asked to cater gatherings at clubs and pubs and celebrations of life, with apple sauce, halloumi skewers and rotisserie chicken.
Around Burpham, wakes are frequently at the village hall, a pub or home. Tell us about outdoor space for the roaster. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
What we serve, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, so halloumi and vegetable skewers ensure they’re not left with just salad.
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and it’s carved fresh as people come up.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Your quote depends on:
- Plates or china
- Numbers
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Travel to Burpham
Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups typically cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
What to tell us
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Roughly how many people
- Your menu choices
- The venue or postcode
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
Wakes in Burpham: venues and practical details
Burpham is about 1 mile north-east of Guildford, in Surrey. We cover Burpham and its neighbours for wakes. Burpham is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we cater.
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of the Holy Spirit, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Burpham, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
This part of Surrey takes in GU4 and GU1. Your wake could be at a house on Clay Lane, Wells Road and London Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Merrow (1 mile south-east), Jacobs Well (1 mile north-west), Abbotswood (1 mile south-west), Guildford (1 mile south-west) and Bellfields (1 mile west). We also serve nearby towns such as Woking (4 miles north), Camberley (10 miles north-west), Epsom (13 miles north-east), Farnham (11 miles west), Ewell (14 miles north-east) and Egham (12 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Guildford Castle (2 miles south-west) and Surrey Infantry Museum (1.4 miles east). Within reach you will find Silent Pool and Pewley Down.
- Nearby schools include Burpham Foundation Primary School (under half a mile north-west) and St Peter's Catholic School (0.8 miles south-east)
A hog roast compared with other options
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, so we quote each one individually.
What you get with us
- Our staff serve and clear
- Carved to order by a chef
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- We bring everything to cook and serve
Read our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Questions from Burpham
How far is Burpham from London?
About 26 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Can you serve on plates?
Either: rolls for a simple meal, plates with salads and potatoes for a fuller one.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
What if it rains?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Is there an alternative to pork?
There are chicken, vegetarian and vegan alternatives. Halal is not available.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We don’t offer halal meat.
Where does the hog roast go?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will confirm the space with your quote.
Planning the cooking spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- A friend or relative we can call
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- Parking close by for our vehicle
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
Who books funeral wake catering in Burpham?
It copes with timings that shift.
Whatever the occasion in Burpham, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We’re often asked to cater:
- Anniversary memorials
- Life celebrations
- Remembrance gatherings
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is London Road (Guildford) station, about 1.4 miles south-west.
Before booking anyone
- Who carves and who serves
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Any travel or access charges
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
Working with your venue
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Step by step
Here’s how the day normally runs: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the roast cooks gently through the day, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. In winter, it is dark in Burpham by about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Ask for a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or GU4 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
Towns and villages near Burpham
What else we do in Burpham
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away