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Hog Roast for a Wake in Crosswater, Surrey
Funeral wake catering in Crosswater: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Memorial events
- Wakes at a local club
- Wakes at home
Book a hog roast in Crosswater
About the food
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we will bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, balancing the rich, salty pork.
Funeral wake catering near Crosswater
We keep things simple for families: a short conversation, a clear quote and a calm service on the day. Whether it is celebration-of-life gatherings and memorial events, we can cook rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and salads.
In rural Crosswater, home or the hall is usual, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish before you book.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
We arrive in good time and roast quietly, out of the way of arriving guests.
Add chicken as an alternative.
Events we cater in Crosswater
Quiet, respectful service.
In Crosswater and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Wakes in village halls
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Wakes at a local club
- Family meals after a funeral
For a service at a church like St John the Evangelist, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Before booking anyone
- Whether travel is included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- If the price includes VAT
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- How many people are eating
- Whether you want china
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and the cooking area, we’ll need:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Allergies we should know about
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Roughly how many people
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Crosswater: your questions answered
Could you cook in The Flashes?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Which station is closest to Crosswater?
Farnham station, about 4.3 miles north of the centre.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
What’s included?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Where can you serve a wake?
Wherever the family gathers, with an outdoor spot for cooking.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
We do our best at short notice. Tell us the details for a quick answer.
How big a hog will we need?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
Step by step
Slow roasting is the whole point: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin crisps into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. Late-December sunset in Crosswater is about 4:00pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We cook on site.
- We serve quietly.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Let us know about tight access
- Think about shelter for your guests
Ask for a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A hall or room for eating
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- A friend or relative we can call
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the roaster
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
Wake catering near Crosswater
Crosswater is about 4 miles south of Farnham, in Surrey. A hog roast suits wakes around Crosswater, whatever the venue. We bring hog roasts to 395 places in Surrey. Our bookings stretch from Crosswater to Guildford (11 miles away).
Relatives arriving by train should know that Farnham station, about 4.3 miles north, is the nearest station. Crosswater is within about 4 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wherever your wake is in GU10, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Close by, we cover wakes in Churt (1 mile south), Green Cross (1 mile south-east), Frensham (1 mile north-west), Barford (1 mile south) and Rushmoor (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (11 miles north-east), Woking (15 miles north-east), Camberley (13 miles north), Farnham (4 miles north), Frimley (12 miles north) and Haslemere (5 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Farnham Castle (4.9 miles north) and Chase Community Hospital (4.7 miles south-west). Open spaces near Crosswater include Gibbet Hill and Upper Lake.
- Nearby, you’ll find Crossways Inn (0.9 miles south)
For event organisers in Crosswater
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
A hog roast compared with other options
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea, which is fine with us. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
Why Crosswater hosts choose us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- No surprises: everything in writing
Read our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards