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Funeral Wake Catering in Hookwood
We bring a hog roast for the wake across Hookwood and Surrey, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Remembrance gatherings
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
Planning an event in Hookwood?
Funeral wake catering in Hookwood, carved to order
Wake catering across Hookwood and Surrey, wherever the family gathers, with the roast cooked on site. Whether it’s scattering-of-ashes gatherings and life celebrations, we will put together a menu of new potatoes, roast pork in rolls or on plates and apple sauce.
Near Hookwood, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
For event organisers in Hookwood
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
What the cooking area needs
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A friend or relative we can call
- A hall or room for eating
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Here’s what affects the price:
- Crockery choices
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- The number of people
- Site access
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Getting an accurate quote
These are the details we need:
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Rough numbers
- Anything the venue has asked for
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
FAQs for Hookwood
Do you cater at venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Do you come out to small places like Hookwood?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Hours rather than minutes. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
How much room do you need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
What happens in bad weather?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Do you need anything from the family?
Very little: the space and a contact.
Towns and villages near Hookwood
Other occasions in Hookwood
Arranging a wake in Hookwood
Hookwood is about 1 mile south-west of Horley, in Surrey. Thinking about a hog roast for the wake in Hookwood? We can help. We bring hog roasts to all 395 towns and villages in Surrey. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 18 miles away.
If relatives are coming by rail, Horley station is about 1.2 miles away. Hookwood is within about 8 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We bring hog roasts to wakes all over RH6. Local streets include Campbell Close, Mistley Gardens and Kennel Lane; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Horley (1 mile north-east), Fernhill (2 miles east), Tinsley Green (2 miles south-east), Langley Green (3 miles south) and Shipley Bridge (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Epsom (12 miles north), Redhill (5 miles north), Ewell (13 miles north), Reigate (5 miles north), Caterham (9 miles north-east) and Dorking (7 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Crawley Museum (3.5 miles south) and Langley Green Hospital (2.6 miles south).
- Nearby schools include Oakwood School (1.5 miles east)
- Local pubs include Black Horse pub (within half a mile north-west)
What we serve, dish by dish
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved thick or thin, as people like it, and served hot.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we will plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
Name a friend or relative as our contact, so the family can focus on guests.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to a cold buffet, a warm plated meal is more comforting. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
What you get with us
- Our staff serve and clear
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
Read our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Events we cater in Hookwood
Hearty food that most people like, which is what people want after a service.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Hookwood. Typical bookings include:
- Wakes at a local club
- Life celebrations
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Anniversary memorials
For a service at a church like Church of St Bartholomew, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
What your quote should include
- VAT, if it applies
- Travel and any London charges
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- A clear list of what’s included
The process
We arrive hours before you want to eat, since slow roasting cannot be rushed. The smell usually brings people over long before we carve. In late September, sunset in Hookwood is about 7:05pm; in December, about 3:55pm, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
How to prepare
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Ask for a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away