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Funeral Wake Catering in East Shalford
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the wake turns the food into a centrepiece of your wake in East Shalford.
- Remembrance days
- Wakes at a local club
- Gatherings at the family home
Book a hog roast in East Shalford
How our funeral wake catering works in East Shalford
Wakes in East Shalford happen at homes, halls, clubs and pubs. We need an outdoor spot to cook, and the food can be served inside. Whether it’s gatherings after a cremation and wakes in village halls, we can cook halloumi skewers, apple sauce and salads for your guests.
For a wake near East Shalford, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Timings are planned around your wake, working back from when you want to eat.
What the cooking area needs
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- A level outdoor area
- A short route for the equipment
- Approval from the landlord or committee
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
After a funeral in East Shalford
East Shalford is about 2 miles south-east of Guildford, in Surrey. We take a hog roast for the wake to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in East Shalford. We bring hog roasts to all 395 towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages.
For a service at a church like Church of St Thomas, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 4 miles of East Shalford, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
This part of Surrey takes in GU4, so your wake can be anywhere in it. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Shalford (1 mile south-west), Chilworth (1 mile east), Broadford (1 mile south-west), Artington (1 mile west) and Peasmarsh (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Woking (7 miles north), Camberley (11 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles north-east), Farnham (11 miles west), Egham (15 miles north) and Reigate (15 miles east).
A little further out are St. Luke’s Hospital (1.3 miles north) and Guildford Castle (1.4 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include St Martha's Hill and Pewley Down.
- Nearby schools include St Catherine's School (1.5 miles south) and Guildford High School (1.7 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Queen Victoria pub (0.7 miles west)
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Step by step
Service is quick once we start carving: the chef carves and the team serves, and sides go out at the same time. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. Summer evenings in East Shalford stay light until about 9:20pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- We set up and roast while you’re at the service.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Let us know about tight access
- Give us a contact number for the day
Ask for a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Events we cater in East Shalford
One roast feeds everyone together, so people can sit and talk.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Typical bookings include:
- Ashes ceremonies
- One-year memorials
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is Shalford station, about 0.7 miles south-west.
What to look for in a quote
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- The full menu and the sides
- Plates, china and cutlery
- A clear list of what’s included
What else we do in East Shalford
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in East Shalford
Do you cater at venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Thomas?
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. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Do you provide china?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Who serves?
No need for your own staff: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is generally fine if the venue is happy.
How big a hog will we need?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
What’s the price?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
Can you roast in the rain?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
What a hog roast costs
There’s no fixed price list, because every wake is different. The main factors are:
- Time on site
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Travel to East Shalford
- The number of people
A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What to tell us
To check availability and the cooking area, we’ll need:
- Dietary requirements
- Where the event is
- Any venue rules
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Send us the date, the address or GU4 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a cold buffet, roast pork on a plate with potatoes is more filling. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why book with us
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
Read how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Rolls and stuffing typically contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
Our staff are discreet and respectful throughout.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
What we serve, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing are the traditional pairing. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards