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Funeral Wake Catering for Busbridge
Looking for a hog roast for the wake in Busbridge? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Home wakes
- Memorial events
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
A hog roast near Busbridge
Before you choose a spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- Clearance from walls and branches
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- A level outdoor area
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
From the roaster
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Salads
About our funeral wake catering in Busbridge
Wakes in Busbridge happen at homes, halls, clubs and pubs. Wherever it is, the roaster cooks outdoors under cover, and the food can be served inside. Popular choices include rotisserie chicken, roast pork in rolls or on plates and apple sauce, and we are frequently booked for gatherings after scattering ashes and anniversary memorials.
In rural Busbridge, home or the hall is usual, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish.
Arranging a wake in Busbridge
Busbridge is about 5 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. We bring a hog roast for the wake to wakes anywhere in Busbridge, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. Busbridge is one of 395 places in Surrey where we cater.
Families holding a service at St John the Baptist Church frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready. Busbridge is within about 7 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Wherever your wake is in GU7, we can roast on site for your guests. That could mean a wake in a garden on Old Rectory Gardens, Hambledon Road and Brighton Road, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Other places close to Busbridge we cover include Godalming (1 mile north-west), Tuesley (1 mile south-west), Aaron's Hill (1 mile west), Farncombe (1 mile north) and Hydestile (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (5 miles north), Woking (10 miles north), Camberley (12 miles north-west), Farnham (9 miles west), Dorking (12 miles east) and Frimley (11 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Guildford Castle (4.2 miles north) and Milford Hospital (1.3 miles south-west). The countryside around Busbridge includes Frith Hill and Lower Lake.
- Schools near Busbridge include Godalming College (0.7 miles west) and St Hilary's School (0.8 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Sun pub (0.8 miles north-west)
Planning for dietary needs
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
If the service runs late, we wait.
Ask about china.
Occasions we serve in Busbridge
One roast feeds everyone together, so people can eat and share memories.
In Busbridge and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Anniversary memorials
- Family meals after a funeral
- Wakes in village halls
- Gatherings at the family home
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Godalming station, roughly 1 mile north-west of the centre.
Before booking anyone
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- The full menu and the sides
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
For event organisers in Busbridge
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we will tell you what we can send.
What we serve, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing make the roll.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
What a hog roast costs
Your quote depends on:
- The journey to the venue
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The number of people
- Plates or china
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
What to tell us
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- A photo of the cooking area
- The address or postcode
- Dietary requirements
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Busbridge, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Questions from Busbridge
Do you cater at venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
What’s the nearest station to Busbridge?
Godalming station, about 1 mile north-west of the centre.
Can you roast in the rain?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
What should we provide?
Not much: an outdoor cooking spot and someone to meet us.
How much room do you need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will check it with you before booking.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will fit around changes.
Can you serve on plates?
We serve on plates, with china as an option.
Who serves?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
The process
The roaster is gas-fired, so cooking doesn’t depend on mains power, though a socket nearby is handy for lighting. Autumn and winter afternoons in Busbridge get dark early: about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, 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 set up and roast on the day.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We tidy up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Let us know about tight access
Getting a price
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
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A hog roast compared with other options
Next to booking a function room menu, a hog roast at a hall is frequently simpler. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why book our hog roast in Busbridge
- All the equipment comes with us
- Timed around your day
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards