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Funeral Wake Catering for East Clandon
Funeral wake catering in East Clandon: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Family meals after a funeral
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Wakes at home
A hog roast near East Clandon
East Clandon: your questions answered
Is East Clandon too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Thomas of Canterbury: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We do not provide halal meat.
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.
Can we just hire the roaster?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Can you serve on plates?
Both are possible: plates with sides or simple rolls.
How quickly can you cater a wake?
Often, yes. Contact us as soon as you have a date and we’ll tell you quickly.
Can you work around our timings?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Funeral wake catering in East Clandon, carved to order
Funerals are usually planned within a week or two. Contact us as soon as the date is set, and we will give you a quick answer. We serve apple sauce, new potatoes and rotisserie chicken, and we are often booked for wakes at home and pub and club wakes.
Near East Clandon, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
Planning for dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
We dress smartly and keep a low profile.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
East Clandon: halls, homes and travel
East Clandon is about 4 miles east of Guildford, in Surrey. We cover wakes in East Clandon. East Clandon is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we cater.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Clandon station is about 1.1 miles away. East Clandon is within about 3 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
For wakes in GU4, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. We can cater a wake on streets such as The Street, School Lane and Sawpit Lane, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include West Horsley (2 miles north-east), Albury (2 miles south), Shere (2 miles south), East Horsley (3 miles north-east) and Gomshall (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (4 miles west), Woking (6 miles north-west), Camberley (12 miles north-west), Epsom (11 miles north-east), Horley (15 miles east) and Redhill (14 miles east).
A little further out are Surrey Infantry Museum (1.4 miles west) and St. Luke’s Hospital (3.5 miles west). Within reach you will find St Martha's Hill and Combe Bottom.
- Nearby schools include St Peter's Catholic School (2.4 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include Queens Head Public House (less than half a mile north-west)
Planning the wake in East Clandon
Alternatives are available.
Here’s what people in East Clandon most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Remembrance gatherings
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- One-year memorials
For a service at a church like Church of St Thomas of Canterbury, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Questions to ask before you book
- VAT, if it applies
- Allergen information for every dish
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- The full menu and the sides
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with sandwich platters, a hog roast is a warm meal, especially in colder months. A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why book our hog roast in East Clandon
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Serving and clearing done for you
See our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
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How it works
Here’s how the day typically 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 East Clandon 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.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
How to get a price
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your wake for a quote: fill in our quote form.
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Organising for someone else?
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we will tell you what we can send.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
What the cooking area needs
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- One contact on the day
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Coleslaw
About the food
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, which keeps it hot and moist right to the last roll.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, easy to eat standing up. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
We don’t use a fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Time on site
- Menu choices and extras
- The number of people
- Access to the cooking area
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 will suggest what works.
Getting an accurate quote
To get the best quote, send us:
- An estimate of numbers
- Any venue rules
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- A picture of the cooking area
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls 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