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Hog Roast for a Wake in Elmbridge Village, Surrey
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the wake makes the food part of your wake in Elmbridge Village.
- Life celebrations
- Memorial events
- Church and village hall wakes
Funeral wake catering in Elmbridge Village
Why choose a hog roast in Elmbridge Village?
Compared with sandwich platters, a hog roast is a warm meal, especially in colder months. Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups normally cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why book with us
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Fresh carving at the serving station
See how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Funeral wake catering in Elmbridge Village, slow-roasted on site
Some families choose a hog roast because it was a favourite. Let us know if there’s anything special and we will try to help. Typical bookings include wakes at home and gatherings after a cremation, serving new potatoes, halloumi skewers and roast pork in rolls or on plates.
Near Elmbridge Village, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Timings are planned around your wake, working back from when you want to eat.
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Who books funeral wake catering in Elmbridge Village?
There are options for those who do not eat pork.
Here’s what people in Elmbridge Village most often book a hog roast for:
- Ashes ceremonies
- Celebrations of life
- Wakes in village halls
- Home wakes
Before you book anyone
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- If the price includes VAT
What a hog roast costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Crockery choices
- Access to the cooking area
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The number of people
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
What to tell us
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Anything the venue has asked for
- What the outdoor space is like
- Roughly how many people
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
How it works
The roaster is gas-fired, so cooking does not depend on mains power; a nearby socket helps with lights if service runs into the evening. Autumn and winter afternoons in Elmbridge Village get dark early: about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- 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.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
Before we arrive
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Send final numbers in good time
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
How to get a price
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
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Planning the cooking spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- A safe distance from the hall
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the roaster
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
What comes off the roaster
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Common questions in Elmbridge Village
Do you come out to small places like Elmbridge Village?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do you cater at venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do we need our own staff?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
What if it rains?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
Is it a sit-down meal?
We serve on plates, with china as an option.
What if people arrive late?
Give us a contact for the day and we will adjust.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
Will there be enough to go round?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
For planners, venues and organisers
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we will tell you what we can send.
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Wakes in Elmbridge Village: venues and practical details
Elmbridge Village is about 8 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. We set up the roaster at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Elmbridge Village and the surrounding area. We cater 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 8 miles away.
The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Elmbridge Village; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Anywhere in GU6, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Elmbridge Road and Essex Drive, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Other places close to Elmbridge Village we cover include Rowly (1 mile north), Grafham (2 miles north-west), Loxhill (2 miles west), Hascombe (2 miles west) and Dunsfold (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (8 miles north), Woking (12 miles north), Horley (15 miles east), Farnham (13 miles west), Reigate (15 miles north-east) and Dorking (10 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Milford Hospital (5.1 miles west). Open spaces near Elmbridge Village include Hydon's Ball and Lower Lake.
Allergies and dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
Food is served as everyone gathers, calmly and without fuss.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards