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Funeral Wake Catering in Hatchford End
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Hatchford End and the surrounding area.
- Pub and club wakes
- Memorial gatherings
- Hall gatherings after a service
Planning an event in Hatchford End?
Funeral wake catering in Hatchford End, slow-roasted on site
A wake might be at home, a village or church hall, a club or a pub. We need an outdoor spot to cook, and we serve indoors where the venue allows. Typical bookings include wakes at home and celebration-of-life gatherings, with salads, roast pork in rolls or on plates and new potatoes.
For a wake near Hatchford End, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
There’s no fixed price list, because every wake is different. The main factors are:
- Menu choices and extras
- Numbers
- The journey to the venue
- Site access
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The date and time of the event
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- What the outdoor space is like
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
Places near Hatchford End
Other occasions in Hatchford End
Wake catering near Hatchford End
Hatchford End is about 4 miles south of Weybridge, in Surrey. We cater wakes at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Hatchford End and the surrounding area. We cover 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Hatchford End to Guildford (7 miles away).
The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Hatchford End, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We cover wakes in every part of KT11. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Martyr's Green (1 mile south-east), Hatchford (1 mile east), Downside (2 miles east), Wisley (2 miles north-west) and Pyrford Green (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (7 miles south-west), Woking (6 miles west), Camberley (12 miles west), Epsom (8 miles east), Horley (15 miles south-east) and Redhill (13 miles south-east).
A little further out are Send and Ripley History Society Museum (2.2 miles west) and Woking Community Hospital (4.8 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Boldermere Lake and Papercourt Marshes.
- Local pubs include The Black Swan pub (0.5 miles south-east)
For event organisers in Hatchford End
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We’ll fit in with site rules.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Common questions in Hatchford End
Can you do a hog roast in Manor Farm?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
What’s the nearest station to Hatchford End?
Effingham Junction station, about 1.7 miles south-east of the centre.
Who serves?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Do you clear up?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
Do you need power or water?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
What do you need from us on the day?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We will bring the rest.
Allergies and dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing typically contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Stuffing generally contains gluten
One contact for the day helps, so the immediate family is not disturbed.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who don’t eat pork.
Occasions we serve in Hatchford End
Alternatives are available.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Hatchford End, such as:
- Life celebrations
- Family meals after a funeral
- Church and village hall wakes
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Effingham Junction station, about 1.7 miles south-east.
Comparing caterers
- What crockery is supplied
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Who carves and who serves
- Any travel or access charges
Why choose a hog roast in Hatchford End?
Some families mix a hog roast with cakes brought by friends, which is fine with us. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Why Hatchford End hosts choose us
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- All the equipment comes with us
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Take a look at our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- A hall or room for eating
- A short route for the equipment
- One contact on the day
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Hatchford End
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
How it works
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can enjoy your wake in Hatchford End. Late-December sunset in Hatchford End is about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
How to prepare
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Getting a price
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
A closer look at the menu
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll.
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and our chef carves it to order.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away