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Hog Roast for a Wake in Dora's Green, Surrey
Looking for a hog roast for the wake in Dora's Green? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
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- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Gatherings after a cremation
Planning an event in Dora's Green?
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what affects the price:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Numbers
- Site access
- The serving time and how long we are on site
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- A photo of the cooking area
- Where the event is
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
About our funeral wake catering in Dora's Green
We know families have a lot to arrange: a short conversation, a clear quote and a calm service on the day. For pub and club wakes and church and village hall wakes, we’ll put together a menu of rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and apple sauce for your guests.
For a wake near Dora's Green, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
Questions from Dora's Green
Is Dora's Green too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Dora's Green close to London?
Roughly 37 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you cover Dora's Green?
We do. Send us the address and we will confirm availability.
How much room do you need?
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 picture if you’re unsure.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, for confident cooks. We will explain the details with your quote.
Can you serve on plates?
Plates come as standard, and china is available on request.
Is there an alternative to pork?
Chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Halal is not available.
Do you need anything from the family?
Not much: the space and a contact.
Wakes in Dora's Green: venues and practical details
Dora's Green is about 2 miles north-west of Farnham, in Surrey. We bring a hog roast for the wake to wakes anywhere in Dora's Green, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. Dora's Green is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Dora's Green to Guildford (about 11 miles away).
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the closest railway station is Farnham station, roughly 2.3 miles south-east of the centre.
Wakes anywhere in GU10 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. If your venue is just outside Dora's Green, we also cover Warren Corner (1 mile north), Redlands (1 mile north-west), Ewshot (1 mile north), Dippenhall (1 mile south) and Crondall (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (11 miles east), Woking (13 miles north-east), Camberley (9 miles north-east), Frimley (8 miles north-east), Haslemere (11 miles south-east) and Ash (5 miles east).
A little further out are Powderham Castle (1.1 miles south-west) and Museum of Farnham (1.8 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Aunt's Pool and Farnham Park.
- Local schools include Weydon School (2 miles south-east)
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What else we do in Dora's Green
Events we cater in Dora's Green
It feeds everyone at once, so people can eat and share memories.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Here are some of the most popular:
- Wakes at a local club
- Memorial gatherings
- Celebrations of life
- One-year memorials
Families holding a service at St Mary's Church frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for every dish
- The space, cover and access they need
- Plates, china and cutlery
- If the price includes VAT
Step by step
The roaster cooks outdoors, on a level, open spot under cover, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We agree exactly where before the day. Wakes in Dora's Green are generally in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, though in December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- 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.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
How to prepare
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Let us know about tight access
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or GU10 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
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For event organisers in Dora's Green
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there is a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so nobody misses out.
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who do not eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and it suits fussy eaters.
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- A level outdoor area
- Clearance from walls and branches
- A hall or room for eating
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Dora's Green
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
Planning for dietary needs
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
We arrive in good time and roast quietly, well away from the entrance.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Compared with sandwich platters, a hog roast is a warm meal. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Why us?
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Timed around your day
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards