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Funeral Wake Catering in Haslemere
Planning a hog roast for the wake in Haslemere? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Family meals after a funeral
- Anniversary memorials
- Home wakes
Slow-roasted pork in Haslemere
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to sandwiches, a hog roast is a warm meal, especially in colder months. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why us?
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- An itemised quote
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
See our pricing and the cost guide.
Funeral wake catering in Haslemere, slow-roasted on site
Wakes are frequently arranged at short notice. Get in touch as soon as the date is set, and we’ll give you a quick answer. Typical bookings include gatherings at clubs and pubs and family meals after a funeral, serving halloumi skewers, new potatoes and apple sauce.
For a wake in a place like Haslemere, the village hall is frequently the heart of it. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
FAQs for Haslemere
What’s the nearest station to Haslemere?
Haslemere station, in Haslemere itself.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Is it a sit-down meal?
We serve on plates, with china as an option.
Where does the hog roast go?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. A photo helps.
What do you need from us on the day?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
What comes with the hog roast?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Do you need power or water?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
What if things run late?
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.
The process
Serving is straightforward: the chef carves and the team serves, with the sides served alongside. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. Wakes in Haslemere are generally in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, though in December it’s dark by about 4:00pm.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- The roast cooks while you’re at the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
Before we arrive
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
How to get a price
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
What else we do in Haslemere
Before you choose a spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- One contact on the day
- Space away from the building and any trees
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Haslemere
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- New potatoes
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Check with family about dietary needs
We hold the food if people are delayed; just let us know.
China crockery is available on request.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Each price is built from:
- Distance from us
- Site access
- Whether you want china
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- An estimate of numbers
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Where the event is
- Any venue rules
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A picture of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken goes into rolls or onto plates.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Arranging a wake in Haslemere
Haslemere is about 11 miles south of Aldershot, in Surrey. We are happy to travel to Haslemere for wakes and the places nearby. Haslemere is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we cater. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 13 miles away.
After a service at Church of St Christopher, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. With the A286 and A287 nearby, it’s easy for family travelling by car to reach Haslemere. Haslemere is within about 2 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
For wakes in GU27, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. Your wake could be at a house on Church Road, High Street and Longdene Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Being close to the A286 and A287, Haslemere is easy for us to reach. Close by, we cover wakes in Shottermill (1 mile west), Woolmer Hill (1 mile south-west), Hammer (1 mile west), Bramshott Chase (2 miles north-west) and Kingsley Green (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Guildford (13 miles north-east), Farnham (9 miles north), Cranleigh (11 miles east), Ash (11 miles north), Godalming (8 miles north-east) and Farncombe (9 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Haslemere and District Hospital (0.6 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Upper Lake and Lynchmere Commons.
- Nearby schools include Royal School Haslemere (1.2 miles north) and Woolmer Hill School (1.3 miles west)
- Local pubs include The White Lion Public House (0.5 miles east)
Organising for someone else?
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we will tell you what we can send.
Events we cater in Haslemere
It is simple, warm, familiar food, just right after a funeral.
Whatever the occasion in Haslemere, a slow roast goes a long way. We are often asked to cater:
- Home wakes
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Family meals after a funeral
- Ashes ceremonies
If relatives are coming by rail, Haslemere station is in Haslemere itself.
Comparing caterers
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Plates, china and cutlery
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards