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Hog Roast for a Wake in Chiddingfold, Surrey
Looking for a hog roast for the wake in Chiddingfold? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
- Remembrance days
- Family meals after a funeral
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
Book a hog roast in Chiddingfold
Funeral wake catering in Chiddingfold, slow-roasted on site
Funerals are usually planned within a week or two. Get in touch as soon as the date is set, and we will give you a quick answer. On the menu are new potatoes, halloumi skewers and roast pork in rolls or on plates, and typical bookings are for family get-togethers after a service and remembrance days.
For a wake near Chiddingfold, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Next to a cold buffet, roast pork on a plate with potatoes is more filling. 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, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
What you get with us
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- An itemised quote
See our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
There’s no fixed price list, because every wake is different. What matters most:
- Distance from us
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Plates or china
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
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 to tell us
To check availability and the cooking area, we will need:
- Any venue rules
- The date and time of the event
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- What the outdoor space is like
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
About the food
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Towns and villages near Chiddingfold
What else we do in Chiddingfold
Working with your venue
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Occasions we serve in Chiddingfold
One roast feeds everyone together, so people can eat and share memories.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Chiddingfold. Here are some of the most popular:
- Anniversary memorials
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Remembrance gatherings
Families holding a service at St Teresa of Avila Church often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Comparing caterers
- The full menu and the sides
- What crockery is supplied
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Whether VAT is included
What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- A friend or relative we can call
- Permission from the hall or venue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
After a funeral in Chiddingfold
Chiddingfold is about 10 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. We’re happy to travel to Chiddingfold for wakes. Chiddingfold is one of 395 places in Surrey where we cater. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 10 miles away.
Relatives arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Witley station, roughly 1.5 miles north of the centre. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Chiddingfold, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
This part of Surrey takes in GU8. Your wake could be at a house on Pathfield, Roseneath Drive and Woodside Road, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. For wakes just outside Chiddingfold, we cover Hambledon (2 miles north), Highstreet Green (2 miles east), Wormley (2 miles north), Sandhills (2 miles north-west) and Brook (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (10 miles north), Woking (14 miles north), Farnham (10 miles north-west), Dorking (15 miles north-east), Frimley (14 miles north) and Haslemere (4 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Haslemere and District Hospital (3.6 miles south-west). Open spaces near Chiddingfold include Upper Lake and Hydon's Ball.
- Local pubs include The Swan Inn (within half a mile south-east)
Allergies and dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen list
Food is served as everyone gathers, quietly and respectfully.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who do not eat pork.
Step by step
The roaster is gas-fired, so we do not need mains power to cook; a nearby socket helps with lights if service runs into the evening. Most wakes in Chiddingfold are held in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, though in December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- Contact us when the date is set.
- We confirm the space.
- We cook on site.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We leave the venue tidy.
How to prepare
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Getting a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
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Questions from Chiddingfold
What’s the nearest station to Chiddingfold?
Witley station, about 1.5 miles north of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Chiddingfold?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you cover Chiddingfold?
Yes, Chiddingfold is in our area. Send us the address and we’ll confirm availability.
How much will it be?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
How do we prepare?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
Is crockery included?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
How long does the roast need?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
- 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 by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away