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Funeral Wake Catering in Dippenhall
Looking for a hog roast for the wake in Dippenhall? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
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- Gatherings at the family home
- One-year memorials
Planning an event in Dippenhall?
Funeral wake catering near Dippenhall
A wake might be at home, a village or church hall, a club or a pub. We need an outdoor spot to cook, and the food can be served inside. We serve roast pork in rolls or on plates, new potatoes and rotisserie chicken, and we are frequently booked for celebration-of-life gatherings and memorial gatherings.
For a wake near Dippenhall, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
About the food
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, so it stays hot and juicy right to the last roll.
Nearby places to Dippenhall
Other occasions in Dippenhall
For event organisers in Dippenhall
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Stuffing typically contains gluten
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Check with family about dietary needs
One contact for the day helps, so the immediate family isn’t disturbed.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a venue’s set menu, a hog roast at home or a hall can be simpler and better value. 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 you get with us
- No surprises: everything in writing
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Carved to order by a chef
Read how we price or what a hog roast costs.
After a funeral in Dippenhall
Dippenhall is about 2 miles west of Farnham, in Surrey. Our roaster is a regular sight at wakes around Dippenhall, from gardens to fields. We cover 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Dippenhall to Guildford (11 miles away).
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Farnham station is about 1.8 miles away.
This part of Surrey takes in GU10, and we can cater your wake anywhere in it. Close by, we cover wakes in Dora's Green (1 mile north), Warren Corner (2 miles north), Hog Hatch (2 miles north-east), Redlands (2 miles north-west) and Crondall (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (11 miles east), Woking (13 miles north-east), Camberley (9 miles north-east), Frimley (8 miles north-east), Haslemere (10 miles south-east) and Ash (5 miles north-east).
A little further out are Fleet Community Hospital (5.1 miles north) and Powderham Castle (0.8 miles west). Open spaces near Dippenhall include Farnham Park and Beacon Hill.
- Nearby schools include Weydon School (1.2 miles south-east) and Weydon School (1.2 miles south-east)
FAQs for Dippenhall
Is Dippenhall close to London?
About 37 miles from central London.
Do you come out to small places like Dippenhall?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
Do you cover Dippenhall?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Dippenhall and the rest of Surrey included. Send us the address for a quote.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat is not something we offer.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your wake for a quote.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
There are chicken, vegetarian and vegan alternatives. Halal isn’t available.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
What a hog roast costs
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Menu choices and extras
- How many people are eating
- Plates or china
- Site access
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What we need to know
These are the details we need:
- The venue or postcode
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- A picture of the cooking area
- Your date and serving time
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
How the day works
The secret is time: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin turns into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. In late September, sunset in Dippenhall is about 7:05pm; in December, about 4:00pm, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- We set up and roast while you are at the service.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Before we arrive
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Gather dietary requirements early
Getting a price
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
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Events we cater in Dippenhall
If the service runs late, the food waits.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Dippenhall, such as:
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Home wakes
- Wakes in village halls
- Life celebrations
For a service at a church like St Francis, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Before booking anyone
- The full menu and the sides
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- If the price includes VAT
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
Space, access and the venue
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- Clearance from walls and branches
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards