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Hog Roast for a Wake in Hurtmore, Surrey
Funeral wake catering in Hurtmore: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Home wakes
- Church and village hall wakes
- Anniversary memorials
A hog roast near Hurtmore
Looking after everyone
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
We dress smartly and keep a low profile throughout.
Ask about china.
Funeral wake catering near Hurtmore
Roast pork with salads, new potatoes and coleslaw makes a proper meal, or rolls keep it simple. There are alternatives for those who do not eat pork. Popular choices include new potatoes, roast pork in rolls or on plates and apple sauce, and typical bookings are for celebration-of-life gatherings and gatherings at clubs and pubs.
Near Hurtmore, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
After a funeral in Hurtmore
Hurtmore is about 4 miles south-west of Guildford, in Surrey. Planning a hog roast for the wake in Hurtmore? We cover the whole area. Hurtmore is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover.
Families holding a service at Church of St Nicholas often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready. Hurtmore is within about 8 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
For wakes in GU7, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many guests. From Hurtmore Road, Hurtmore Chase and Northway or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Compton (1 mile north), Binscombe (1 mile east), Shackleford (1 mile west), Littleton (2 miles north-east) and Puttenham (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (4 miles north-east), Woking (8 miles north), Camberley (10 miles north-west), Farnham (7 miles west), Dorking (13 miles east) and Frimley (9 miles north-west).
A little further out are Charterhouse School Museum (0.6 miles south-east) and Milford Hospital (2.4 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Frith Hill and Farncombe Wood.
- Local schools include Loseley Fields Primary School (1 mile east) and Broadwater School (1.7 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Harrow pub (0.8 miles north)
Planners, venues and businesses
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
About the food
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce make the roll, just as they should.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg, in a roll or on a plate.
How the day works
Your timings come first. If things run late, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so keep us posted on the day. Summer evenings in Hurtmore stay light until about 9:20pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Send final numbers in good time
- Think about shelter for your guests
Get a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Planning the wake in Hurtmore
There are options for those who do not eat pork.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Hurtmore, such as:
- Remembrance gatherings
- Hall gatherings after a service
- One-year memorials
- Celebrations of life
Relatives arriving by train should know that Godalming station, about 1.2 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before booking
- If the price includes VAT
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- How dietary needs are handled
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea. A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why Hurtmore hosts choose us
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
Read our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Hurtmore: your questions answered
Is Hurtmore too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
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.
How much room do you need?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a photo if you are unsure.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
What if it rains?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
Do you clear up?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
Planning the cooking spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- A safe distance from the hall
- A short route for the equipment
- A hall or room for eating
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
From the roaster
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Coleslaw
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What else we do in Hurtmore
What a hog roast costs
Things that change the price:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The journey to the venue
- Numbers
- Menu choices and extras
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
What to tell us
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- An estimate of numbers
- The date and time of the event
- Anything the venue has asked for
- What the outdoor space is like
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A photo of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
- 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 when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards