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Hog Roast for a Wake in Compton, Surrey
Planning a hog roast for the wake in Compton? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Wakes in village halls
- Wakes at a local club
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Book a hog roast in Compton
Prices and what affects them
Each price is built from:
- Access to the cooking area
- Whether you want china
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The journey to the venue
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
What to tell us
When you enquire, please mention:
- A picture of the cooking area
- The date and time of the event
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The venue or postcode
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or GU10 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
Funeral wake catering near Compton
After a funeral in Compton, people need somewhere to gather and something warm to eat. Roast pork in a roll or on a plate is comforting and familiar, and nobody in the family has to cook. Typical bookings include gatherings at the family home and memorial gatherings, serving new potatoes, rotisserie chicken and salads.
Near Compton, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Nearby places to Compton
Other occasions in Compton
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day generally runs: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and our chef carves it when you are ready. In winter, it is dark in Compton by about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Share the date, place and rough numbers.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
Before we arrive
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Ask for a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning the cooking spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- A friend or relative we can call
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- Parking close by for our vehicle
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
Working with your venue
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Planning for dietary needs
Some guests will not eat pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
We hold the food if people are delayed; just let us know.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Compton: your questions answered
Is Compton too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Could you cook in Moor Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
How do we prepare?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Can you wait?
We wait: we hold the food until people arrive.
Do you provide china?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Where does the hog roast go?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a photo if you are unsure.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Compton?
There are options for those who don’t eat pork.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Compton, including:
- Home wakes
- Memorial events
- Ashes ceremonies
- Family get-togethers after a service
For a service at a church like St Marys Parish Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Before you book anyone
- Travel and any London charges
- What the price includes, item by item
- Allergen information for every dish
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
A hog roast or other catering?
If the venue has its own caterer, ask whether outside caterers are allowed. 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. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Why Compton hosts choose us
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Planned to your running order
Take a look at our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
A closer look at the menu
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we will plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Wakes in Compton: venues and practical details
Compton is about 1 mile east of Farnham, in Surrey. Thinking about a hog roast for the wake in Compton? We can help. We bring hog roasts to all 395 towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 9 miles away.
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Farnham station, about 1.3 miles west. A club or hall near Compton gives space for everyone and outdoor room for the roaster. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Compton, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We cater wakes across the GU10 and GU9 postcode area and the streets around it. We can cater a wake on streets such as Moor Park Lane, Compton Way and Moor Park Way or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. If your venue is just outside Compton, we also cover Runfold (1 mile east), The Sands (1 mile east), Badshot Lea (1 mile north), Farnham (1 mile west) and Sandy Cross (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (9 miles east), Woking (11 miles north-east), Camberley (9 miles north), Frimley (7 miles north), Haslemere (9 miles south) and Cranleigh (13 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Farnham Castle (1.8 miles west) and Seale and Tongham (1.8 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Runfold Wood and Culverswell Hill.
- Local pubs include Shepherd & Flock pub (0.9 miles north-west)
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards