Surrey · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Hammer
We bring a hog roast for the wake to Hammer and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Wakes at a local club
- Gatherings at the family home
- One-year memorials
Book a hog roast in Hammer
Planning for dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
One contact for the day helps, so the family can focus on guests.
China crockery is available on request.
How our funeral wake catering works in Hammer
After a funeral in Hammer, people need somewhere to gather and something warm to eat. A hog roast is simple, hearty food that most people enjoy, and nobody in the family has to cook. Whether it is family get-togethers after a service and memorial events, we’ll put together a menu of halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and apple sauce and more.
For a wake near Hammer, a farmhouse or village hall often works well. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
Wake catering near Hammer
Hammer is about 9 miles south of Farnham, in Surrey. Wakes in Hammer are part of our patch, along with the towns and villages around it. Hammer is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 14 miles away.
Families holding a service at St. Stephen's Church often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Hammer; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Here we cover the GU27 postcode area, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Hammer Lane, Moor Road and Copse Road, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Woolmer Hill (1 mile south), Hammer Bottom (1 mile west), Shottermill (1 mile east), Bramshott Chase (1 mile north) and Linchmere (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (14 miles north-east), Farnham (9 miles north), Cranleigh (12 miles east), Ash (11 miles north), Godalming (9 miles north-east) and Farncombe (10 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Haslemere and District Hospital (2 miles east). The countryside around Hammer includes Lynchmere Commons and Wheeler's Down.
- Local schools include Camelsdale Primary School (0.7 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Prince of Wales pub (under half a mile west)
Working with your venue
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
How the day works
We roast under cover, so a shower will not spoil the food. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. Most wakes in Hammer are held in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, though in December it is dark by about 4:00pm.
- Get in touch when the date is set.
- We confirm the space.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We tidy up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Getting a price
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
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What a hog roast costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The journey to the venue
- Crockery choices
- Access to the cooking area
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, and the quote reflects that.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Your menu choices
- A photo of the cooking area
- Rough numbers
- Allergies we should know about
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
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Events we cater in Hammer
It is simple, warm, familiar food, just right after a funeral.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Hammer, including:
- Pub and club wakes
- Gatherings at the family home
- Wakes in village halls
- Memorial gatherings
If relatives are coming by rail, Haslemere station, about 1.5 miles east, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before booking
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- VAT, if it applies
- How many staff will carve and serve
- A clear list of what’s included
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- A safe distance from the hall
- A contact for the day who isn’t immediate family
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the roaster
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
FAQs for Hammer
Is Hammer close to London?
Roughly 40 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
When do you start roasting?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. You will know our arrival time in advance.
Do we need our own staff?
You don’t need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
What should we sort out beforehand?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We will bring the rest.
Do you come to Hammer?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Hammer and Surrey. Send us the address for a quote.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
If the hall or pub provides food, ask whether outside caterers are allowed. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Why book our hog roast in Hammer
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- A clear quote with everything listed
See our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
A closer look at the menu
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so everyone has something hot.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away