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Hog Roast for a Wake in Castle Green, Surrey
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Castle Green and the surrounding area.
- Wakes in village halls
- Remembrance days
- Wakes at home
Book a hog roast in Castle Green
Funeral wake catering near Castle Green
A wake might be at home, a village or church hall, a club or a pub. We need an outdoor spot to cook, and we serve indoors where the venue allows. Whether it is remembrance days and life celebrations, we can cook halloumi skewers, apple sauce and roast pork in rolls or on plates for your guests.
Near Castle Green, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
The process
Serving is straightforward: the chef carves and the team serves, and sides go out at the same time. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. Most wakes in Castle Green are held in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, though in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- We clear away discreetly.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Name a contact for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
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What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, turned until the skin is golden.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Castle Green questions
Do you come out to small places like Castle Green?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Which station is closest to Castle Green?
The closest is Brookwood station, roughly 2.6 miles away.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we will talk you through it.
Is it a sit-down meal?
We serve on plates, with china as an option.
How quickly can you cater a wake?
Frequently, yes. Contact us when the date is set and we’ll tell you quickly.
Is crockery included?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
Do you cater in village halls?
Wherever the family gathers, if the roaster can cook outside.
What if it rains?
Rain does not stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Compared with sandwich platters, a hog roast is a warm meal. The main driver is numbers: the price per head normally falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why book our hog roast in Castle Green
- Our staff serve and clear
- Timed around your day
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- We bring everything to cook and serve
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- Clearance from walls and branches
- A short route for the equipment
- A hall or room for eating
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
What a hog roast costs
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Access to the cooking area
- Numbers
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The serving time and how long we are on site
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Getting an accurate quote
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Roughly how many people
- The address or postcode
- The date and time of the event
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
Looking after everyone
Some guests won’t eat pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
We dress smartly and keep a low profile throughout.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
After a funeral in Castle Green
Castle Green is about 2 miles north-west of Woking, in Surrey. We cater wakes across Castle Green and nearby, from gardens to fields. Castle Green is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Castle Green to Guildford (about 6 miles away).
Families holding a service at Church of St Lawrence frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
This part of Surrey takes in GU24, so your wake can be anywhere in it. We can cater a wake on streets such as Scotts Grove Road, Guildford Road and Scott's Grove Close or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Penny Pot (1 mile north-west), Coxhill Green (1 mile north-east), Chobham (1 mile north-east), West End (1 mile west) and Bisley (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (6 miles south), Camberley (5 miles west), Epsom (15 miles east), Farnham (12 miles south-west), Ewell (15 miles east) and Egham (7 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Brookwood Hospital (1.6 miles south) and Chobham Museum (0.8 miles north-east). Open spaces near Castle Green include Brookwood Lye.
- Schools near Castle Green include Gordon's School (1.6 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Sun Public House (0.7 miles north-east)
Why choose funeral wake catering in Castle Green?
There are options for those who don’t eat pork.
Whatever the occasion in Castle Green, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings often include:
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Anniversary memorials
- Celebrations of life
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Brookwood station, roughly 2.6 miles south-west of the centre.
Questions to ask before you book
- How many staff will carve and serve
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Travel and any London charges
For planners, venues and organisers
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and 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