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Hog Roast for a Wake in Godalming, Surrey
Funeral wake catering in Godalming: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Anniversary memorials
- Wakes at home
- Pub and club wakes
Funeral wake catering for Godalming
About our funeral wake catering in Godalming
While you are at the service, the roast cooks quietly, so food is ready when people arrive. We serve without fuss and clear up quietly. Typical bookings include celebrations of life and family get-togethers after a service, serving salads, halloumi skewers and rotisserie chicken.
In Godalming, the hall or the family home is a natural choice. Let us know where the roaster could go. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat.
About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, a hot, filling option of their own.
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, straight from the roaster.
Allergies and dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
We clear away discreetly once everyone has eaten.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
The process
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so cooking doesn’t depend on mains power, though a socket nearby is handy for lighting. Most wakes in Godalming are held in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, but by late December it’s dark at about 3:55pm.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
Before we arrive
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Think about shelter for your guests
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or GU7 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
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How we price a hog roast for the wake
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Crockery choices
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Which meats and sides you choose
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Rough numbers
- Your menu choices
- Dietary requirements
- Rules from the venue or landowner
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Godalming, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Events we cater in Godalming
The family can spend time with guests.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Godalming. Typical bookings include:
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Memorial gatherings
- Anniversary memorials
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Families holding a service at St Edmund Church often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Comparing caterers
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- VAT, if it applies
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
FAQs for Godalming
Can you cater after a service at St Edmund Church?
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.
Which station is closest to Godalming?
Godalming station, in Godalming itself.
Can you cater in Godalming?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will check the date.
Is there a non-pork option?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We don’t offer halal meat.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
What if it rains?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
What about coeliacs?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we’ll bring them. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
Space, access and the venue
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Godalming
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
For event organisers in Godalming
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Arranging a wake in Godalming
Godalming is about 5 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. Wakes in Godalming are part of our patch, along with the towns and villages around it. We cover 395 places in Surrey.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, there is a station right in Godalming: Godalming station. Relatives driving in can use the A3100 and B2130 to reach Godalming. Godalming is within about 7 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Anywhere in GU7 and GU8, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include High Street, Station Road and Market Mews; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. With the A3100 and B2130 close by, Godalming is simple for us to get to for your wake. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Aaron's Hill (1 mile west), Busbridge (1 mile south-east), Farncombe (1 mile north), Tuesley (1 mile south) and Upper Eashing (1 mile west). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (5 miles north), Woking (9 miles north), Camberley (11 miles north-west), Farnham (8 miles west), Dorking (13 miles east) and Frimley (10 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Guildford Castle (3.9 miles north-east) and Godalming Museum (less than half a mile north). Green spaces nearby include Frith Hill and Farncombe Wood.
- Nearby schools include St Hilary's School (less than half a mile south-west) and Godalming College (0.5 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find The Richmond Arms Public House (less than half a mile west)
A hog roast or other catering?
Rather than relatives cooking, a catered hog roast lets everyone be together. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Why Godalming hosts choose us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Planned to your running order
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
Take a look at our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Also near Godalming
What else we do in Godalming
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards