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Hog Roast for a Wake in Hog Hatch, Surrey
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the wake turns the food into a centrepiece of your wake in Hog Hatch.
- Pub and club wakes
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Celebrations of life
Funeral wake catering in Hog Hatch
Funeral wake catering in Hog Hatch, carved to order
Roast pork with salads, new potatoes and coleslaw makes a proper meal. Chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option are there for anyone who doesn’t eat pork. We’re frequently asked to cater wakes at a local club and family meals after a funeral, serving halloumi skewers, salads and new potatoes.
In Hog Hatch, the hall is often where people gather, and its grounds suit the roaster. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
Space, access and the venue
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- A contact for the day who is not immediate family
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Here’s what affects the price:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- How long the roast and service take
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Whether you want china
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Details that help
To check availability and the cooking area, we’ll need:
- Where the event is
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Roughly how many people
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
Send us the date, the address or GU9 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
What we serve, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, a hot, filling option of their own.
Hog Hatch questions
Could you cook in Weybourne LNR?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
We are gathering after a service at St Mark the Evangelist Church: can you cater?
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.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Where does the hog roast go?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will confirm the space with your quote.
How long does the roast need?
Hours rather than minutes. You will know our arrival time in advance.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
Yes, add chicken or a vegetarian option for those who need them.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Can you do gluten-free?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
For planners, venues and organisers
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Allergies and dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
We arrive in good time and roast quietly, well away from the entrance.
Let us know if there is something the person especially liked.
Nearby places to Hog Hatch
Other occasions in Hog Hatch
Occasions we serve in Hog Hatch
One roast feeds everyone together, so people can sit and talk.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Hog Hatch. Here are some of the most popular:
- Church and village hall wakes
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Wakes at a local club
- Gatherings at the family home
Families holding a service at St Mark the Evangelist Church frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether travel is included
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Staffing on the day
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with sandwich platters, hot food feels more caring, especially in colder months. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why us?
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Planned to your running order
Read our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
How the day works
The roaster cooks outdoors, under a gazebo on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We’ll agree the spot with you beforehand. Autumn and winter afternoons in Hog Hatch get dark early: about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Get a quote
When you’re weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, use our quote form.
Planning help
After a funeral in Hog Hatch
Hog Hatch is about 2 miles north of Farnham, in Surrey. We’re happy to travel to Hog Hatch for wakes and the places nearby. We bring hog roasts to all 395 towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Hog Hatch to Guildford (10 miles away).
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Farnham station, roughly 1.5 miles south-east of the centre.
We bring hog roasts to wakes all over the GU9 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include Coniston Drive, Dukes Walk and Folly Hill; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Other places close to Hog Hatch we cover include Ewshot (1 mile north-west), Dora's Green (1 mile west), Warren Corner (1 mile west), Dippenhall (2 miles south-west) and Redlands (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (10 miles east), Woking (12 miles north-east), Camberley (8 miles north-east), Frimley (7 miles north-east), Haslemere (11 miles south) and Cranleigh (15 miles south-east).
A little further out are Hart Shopping Centre (3.7 miles north-west) and Museum of Farnham (1.3 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Farnham Park and Aunt's Pool.
- Schools near Hog Hatch include Farnham Heath End School (1.1 miles east)
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away