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Funeral Wake Catering for Holt Pound
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the wake makes the food part of your wake in Holt Pound.
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Life celebrations
- One-year memorials
Funeral wake catering in Holt Pound
About our funeral wake catering in Holt Pound
Services can run over, and that is fine: a cooked roast can be held for a while. Name someone we can call on the day. We’re frequently asked to cater celebrations of life and gatherings after a cremation, serving apple sauce, new potatoes and halloumi skewers.
Near Holt Pound, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
Wake catering near Holt Pound
Holt Pound is about 2 miles south-west of Farnham, in Surrey. We cater wakes at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Holt Pound. Holt Pound is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 12 miles away.
If relatives are coming by rail, Bentley (Hampshire) station, about 1.5 miles west, is the nearest station. Holt Pound is within about 7 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wherever your wake is in GU10, we can bring the roaster to you. That could mean a wake in a garden on Fullers Road and The Wickets, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. If your venue is just outside Holt Pound, we also cover Rowledge (1 mile east), Wrecclesham (1 mile north-east), Boundstone (1 mile east), Bucks Horn Oak (1 mile south-west) and Shortheath (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (12 miles east), Woking (14 miles north-east), Camberley (11 miles north-east), Frimley (10 miles north-east), Haslemere (8 miles south-east) and Ash (6 miles north-east).
A little further out are Powderham Castle (2.2 miles north) and Chase Community Hospital (5.6 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Farnham Heath and Beacon Hill.
- Local schools include Weydon School (1.4 miles north-east) and Weydon School (1.4 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Cherry Tree pub (0.5 miles south-east)
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to booking a function room menu, a hog roast at a hall is often simpler. 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’re paying for.
What you get with us
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Served at the time you choose
- Sides to make it a full meal
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Common questions in Holt Pound
What’s the nearest station to Holt Pound?
The closest is Bentley (Hampshire) station, roughly 1.5 miles away.
Is Holt Pound close to London?
About 39 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you need power or water?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
What comes with the hog roast?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
How much will it be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
Do you bring plates?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
Do you cover Holt Pound?
We do. Send us the address and we’ll confirm availability.
Can you serve on plates?
Plates come as standard, and china is available on request.
Allergies and dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Ask close family about dietary needs
One contact for the day helps, so the immediate family is not disturbed.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
For event organisers in Holt Pound
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Step by step
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can get on with your wake in Holt Pound. In winter, it is dark in Holt Pound by about 4:00pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We confirm the space.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We tidy up and go.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Send final numbers in good time
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or GU10 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
What affects the price in Holt Pound
Each price is built from:
- The journey to the venue
- How long the roast and service take
- Crockery choices
- Which meats and sides you choose
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- An estimate of numbers
- What the outdoor space is like
- Dietary requirements
- The address or postcode
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, use our quote form.
Where the roaster can go in Holt Pound
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- Space inside for guests
- Clearance from walls and branches
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
Nearby places to Holt Pound
More for events in Holt Pound
Events we cater in Holt Pound
Quiet, respectful service.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Holt Pound and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Remembrance days
- Wakes in village halls
- Wakes at home
- Life celebrations
If the funeral is at a church such as Saint James, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Comparing caterers
- VAT, if it applies
- Whether travel is included
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- What crockery is supplied
A closer look at the menu
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved thick or thin, as people like it, straight from the roaster.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards