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Hog Roast for a Wake in Cobham, Surrey
Funeral wake catering in Cobham: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
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A hog roast near Cobham
About our funeral wake catering in Cobham
A wake in Cobham is a chance to gather, talk and share a warm meal. A hog roast is simple, hearty food that most people enjoy, and nobody in the family has to cook. On the menu are new potatoes, halloumi skewers and rotisserie chicken, and we are regularly asked to cater one-year memorials and memorial gatherings.
In Cobham, the hall or the family home is a natural choice. Tell us about outdoor space for the roaster. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
What the cooking area needs
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Clearance from walls and branches
- A short route for the equipment
- One contact on the day
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Cobham
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
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What a hog roast costs
Things that change the price:
- How many people are eating
- Site access
- Distance from us
- Crockery choices
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Roughly how many people
- Where the event is
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Dietary requirements
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your wake for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Common questions in Cobham
What’s the nearest station to Cobham?
Cobham & Stoke Dabernon station, about 1.1 miles south of the centre.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Andrew: can you cater?
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.
What if the service runs late?
We wait: we hold the food until people arrive.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
Yes, add chicken or a vegetarian option.
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’ll check it with you before booking.
Is crockery included?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
What do people get?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Occasions we serve in Cobham
It feeds everyone at once, so people can eat and share memories.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Typical bookings include:
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Memorial gatherings
- Hall gatherings after a service
Families holding a service at Church of St Andrew frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Comparing caterers
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether plates or china are included
- The space, cover and access they need
After a funeral in Cobham
Cobham is about 6 miles west of Epsom, in Surrey. Wherever your wake is in Cobham, we can bring the roaster, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. We cover 395 places in Surrey. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 10 miles away.
If relatives are coming by rail, Cobham & Stoke Dabernon station is about 1.1 miles away. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Cobham, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
This part of Surrey takes in KT11, and we can cater your wake anywhere in it. That could mean a wake in a garden on High Street, Summerhays and Fairfield Park, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Stoke D'Abernon (1 mile south-east), Oxshott (2 miles east), West End (2 miles north), Pachesham Park (3 miles east) and Esher (3 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (10 miles south-west), Woking (8 miles west), Camberley (14 miles west), Epsom (6 miles east), Horley (15 miles south-east) and Redhill (12 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Elmbridge Museum (3 miles north-east) and Chessington Castle Hill (4.9 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Jubilee Wood and Claremont Lake.
- Nearby schools include Cobham Free School (0.7 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Running Mare pub (0.6 miles south)
A closer look at the menu
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll.
Looking after everyone
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Ask close family about dietary needs
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
China crockery is available on request.
Step by step
Expect a calm, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we have agreed, and get on with roasting and serving. In winter, it’s dark in Cobham by about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Ask for a quote
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Cobham, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
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Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to booking a function room menu, a hog roast at a hall is often simpler. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why us?
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards