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Funeral Wake Catering in Churt
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the wake makes the food part of your wake in Churt.
- Wakes at a local club
- Memorial gatherings
- Gatherings after a cremation
Funeral wake catering in Churt
How our funeral wake catering works in Churt
Served on plates with salads and potatoes, a hog roast is a full meal, or rolls keep it simple. Chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option are there for anyone who does not eat pork. Typical bookings include celebration-of-life gatherings and family get-togethers after a service, serving roast pork in rolls or on plates, rotisserie chicken and salads.
Near Churt, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
If you are a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
Nearby places to Churt
Also in Churt
Before you choose a spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- Space away from the building and any trees
- A contact for the day who isn’t immediate family
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- New potatoes
Arranging a wake in Churt
Churt is about 5 miles south of Farnham, in Surrey. We cater wakes at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Churt and the surrounding area. Churt is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Churt to Guildford (12 miles away).
Relatives arriving by train should know that Haslemere station, about 4.3 miles south-east, is the nearest station. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Churt, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Anywhere in GU10, we can bring the roaster to you. We can cater a wake on streets such as Crossways, Moreton Close and Barford Lane, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Close by, we cover wakes in Barford (1 mile south), Green Cross (1 mile east), Crosswater (1 mile north), Whitmoor Vale (1 mile south) and Beacon Hill (1 mile south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (12 miles north-east), Woking (15 miles north-east), Camberley (14 miles north), Farnham (5 miles north), Frimley (12 miles north) and Haslemere (4 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Chase Community Hospital (4.2 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Upper Lake and Farnham Heath.
- Pubs nearby include Crossways Inn (within half a mile south)
Who books funeral wake catering in Churt?
Hearty food that most people like, just right after a funeral.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Churt:
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Family meals after a funeral
- Remembrance days
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
After a service at St John the Evangelist, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Before you book anyone
- Whether VAT is included
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Who carves and who serves
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Compared with sandwich platters, hot food feels more caring. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What you get with us
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Carved to order by a chef
- Our staff serve and clear
- Served at the time you choose
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Site access
- Travel to Churt
- Plates or china
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups typically cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Details that help
These are the details we need:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Send us the date, the address or GU10 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
How the day works
Rain doesn’t stop the roast, because we cook under cover. It’s worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. Most wakes in Churt are held in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, but by late December it is dark at about 4:00pm.
- 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
- Send final numbers in good time
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Name a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
We clear away discreetly once everyone has eaten.
Let us know if there is something the person especially liked.
Questions from Churt
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 cater after a service at St John the Evangelist?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
Is there an alternative to pork?
We can add alternatives for those who need them.
What if things run late?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will fit around changes.
Where can you serve a wake?
Most places, with an outdoor spot for cooking.
Do you serve rolls or plates?
We serve on plates, with china as an option.
Will there be enough to go round?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
About the food
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken goes into rolls or onto plates.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and 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
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away