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Funeral Wake Catering in Horsell
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Horsell and the surrounding area.
- Church and village hall wakes
- Memorial gatherings
- Anniversary memorials
Funeral wake catering in Horsell
About our funeral wake catering in Horsell
While you are at the service, the roast cooks quietly, ready for when everyone comes back. We serve without fuss and clear up quietly. We’re frequently asked to cater hall gatherings after a service and scattering-of-ashes gatherings, serving apple sauce, rotisserie chicken and new potatoes.
In Horsell, the hall is frequently where people gather, and its grounds suit the roaster. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours, then carved fresh for your guests.
What affects the price in Horsell
Things that change the price:
- Access to the cooking area
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How many people are eating
- Time on site
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
What we need to know
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- The date and time of the event
- Any venue rules
- Roughly how many people
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
How it works
We arrive hours before you want to eat, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. The smell normally brings people over long before we carve. Wakes in Horsell are typically in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, but by late December it is dark at about 3:55pm.
- Contact us when the date is set.
- We confirm the space.
- We cook on site.
- We serve quietly.
- We leave the venue tidy.
How to prepare
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
How to get a price
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
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What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we’ll plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables.
Where the roaster can go in Horsell
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- A contact for the day who is not immediate family
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Salads
Events we cater in Horsell
There are options for those who don’t eat pork.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Horsell, including:
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Ashes ceremonies
- Memorial gatherings
- Wakes at a local club
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Mary the Virgin, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
What to look for in a quote
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- VAT, if it applies
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with sandwich platters, hot food feels more caring. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Why Horsell hosts choose us
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Served at the time you choose
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Our staff serve and clear
See our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Also near Horsell
What else we do in Horsell
For planners, venues and organisers
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we will confirm what we can provide.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Wake catering near Horsell
Horsell is about 1 mile north-east of Woking, in Surrey. Thinking about a hog roast for the wake in Horsell? We can help. We bring hog roasts to 395 places in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 6 miles away.
With the A3046 nearby, it is easy for family travelling by car to reach Horsell. If relatives are coming by rail, Woking station, about 0.7 miles south, is the nearest station.
Wherever your wake is in GU21 and GU22, we can roast on site for your guests. From Elm Road, Heath Road and Popes Lane or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. You’ll find Horsell on the A3046, so it is easy for us to reach with the equipment. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Woking (1 mile south-west), Goldsworth Park (1 mile south-west), Mimbridge (1 mile north-west), Sheerwater (1 mile east) and St John's (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (6 miles south), Camberley (7 miles west), Epsom (13 miles east), Farnham (13 miles south-west), Ewell (13 miles east) and Egham (7 miles north).
A little further out are The Hockey Museum (0.7 miles south) and Woking Community Hospital (1 mile south). The countryside around Horsell includes Gracious Pond and Boldermere Lake.
- Local schools include The Horsell Village School (0.6 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Red Lion pub (0.6 miles south-west)
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Horsell
What’s the nearest station to Horsell?
The closest is Woking station, roughly 0.7 miles away.
Is Horsell close to London?
Roughly 23 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What if things run late?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will fit around changes.
How much will it be?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
What do you need from us on the day?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Do we need our own staff?
You do not need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
What if people arrive late?
Give us a contact for the day and we will adjust.
Planning for dietary needs
Some guests won’t eat pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
We clear away discreetly once everyone has eaten.
Add chicken as an alternative.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards