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Funeral Wake Catering in Farncombe
Funeral wake catering in Farncombe: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Anniversary memorials
- Family get-togethers after a service
Book a hog roast in Farncombe
What affects the price in Farncombe
We do not use a fixed price list, because every wake is different. What matters most:
- Access to the cooking area
- How long the roast and service take
- The number of people
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
Details that help
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Any venue rules
- Rough numbers
- Your date and serving time
- Any dietary needs or allergies
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Farncombe, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
Funeral wake catering in Farncombe, carved to order
Funerals are normally planned within a week or two. Get in touch as soon as the date is set, and we will tell you straight away whether we can help. For ashes ceremonies and celebrations of life, we’ll put together a menu of new potatoes, roast pork in rolls or on plates and rotisserie chicken.
For a wake in a place like Farncombe, the village hall is frequently the heart of it, and its grounds suit the roaster. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours, and carved only when you’re ready to eat.
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- Clearance from walls and branches
- A friend or relative we can call
- Permission from the hall or venue
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
Allergies and dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
We clear away discreetly once everyone has eaten.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
Working with your venue
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
What we serve, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken goes into rolls or onto plates alongside the pork.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea, which is fine with us. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
Why book our hog roast in Farncombe
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- An itemised quote
- We bring everything to cook and serve
Take a look at how we price or what a hog roast costs.
Farncombe: your questions answered
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 work to whatever the site needs.
Could you cook in Farncombe Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Do you serve rolls or plates?
Plates come as standard, and china is available on request.
How much room do you need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll check it with you before booking.
What happens in bad weather?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
How much will it be?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your wake for a quote.
What if things run late?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Events we cater in Farncombe
It’s simple, warm, familiar food, just right after a funeral.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Farncombe. Here are some of the most popular:
- Remembrance gatherings
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Ashes ceremonies
- Church and village hall wakes
If relatives are coming by rail, Farncombe station serves Farncombe directly.
What your quote should include
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Any travel or access charges
- How dietary needs are handled
Towns and villages near Farncombe
Other occasions in Farncombe
After a funeral in Farncombe
Farncombe is about 4 miles south-west of Guildford, in Surrey. Our roaster is a regular sight at wakes around Farncombe, from gardens to fields. Farncombe is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover.
After a service at St John the Evangelist Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Farncombe, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We bring hog roasts to wakes all over GU7 and the streets around it. We can cater a wake on streets such as Station Road, Old Station Road and Walnut Tree Gardens or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. If your venue is just outside Farncombe, we also cover Godalming (1 mile south), Aaron's Hill (1 mile south-west), Busbridge (1 mile south), Upper Eashing (2 miles south-west) and Lower Eashing (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (4 miles north-east), Woking (8 miles north), Camberley (11 miles north-west), Farnham (8 miles west), Dorking (12 miles east) and Frimley (10 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Charterhouse School Museum (0.6 miles west) and Guildford Castle (2.9 miles north-east). Open spaces near Farncombe include Frith Hill and Farncombe Wood.
- Local schools include Charterhouse School (0.6 miles west) and Broadwater School (0.7 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Freeholders pub (less than half a mile south-east)
How the day works
A hog roast is always cooked outside, on a level, open spot under cover, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We agree exactly where before the day. In late September, sunset in Farncombe is about 7:05pm; in December, about 3:55pm, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while you are at the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Send final numbers in good time
Getting a price
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
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- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards