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Funeral Wake Catering in Hydestile
We bring a hog roast for the wake across Hydestile and Surrey, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Gatherings at the family home
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
Slow-roasted pork in Hydestile
How our funeral wake catering works in Hydestile
If the service runs late, we wait: we’ll hold the food until people arrive. Give us a contact for the day. Typical bookings include pub and club wakes and scattering-of-ashes gatherings, serving new potatoes, roast pork in rolls or on plates and salads.
Near Hydestile, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
Who books funeral wake catering in Hydestile?
There are options for those who do not eat pork.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Hydestile. Typical bookings include:
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Memorial events
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Wakes in village halls
After a service at Hambledon Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Questions to ask before booking
- Any travel or access charges
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
Looking after everyone
Not everyone eats pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Ask close family about dietary needs
If the service runs late, we wait; just let us know.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
Arranging a wake in Hydestile
Hydestile is about 7 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. Wakes in Hydestile are part of our patch, as well as the surrounding area. Hydestile is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 7 miles away.
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Milford (Surrey) station, about 1.2 miles north-west. Hydestile is within about 6 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
This part of Surrey takes in GU8, and we can cater your wake anywhere in it. From Salt Lane, New Road and Hambledon Road or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Enton Green (1 mile west), Tuesley (1 mile north-west), Ockford Ridge (1 mile west), Busbridge (2 miles north) and Hambledon (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (7 miles north), Woking (11 miles north), Camberley (13 miles north), Farnham (9 miles north-west), Dorking (13 miles north-east) and Frimley (12 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Godalming Museum (2.1 miles north) and Milford Hospital (1 mile north-west). Open spaces near Hydestile include Farncombe Wood and Hydon's Ball.
- Local schools include Godalming College (1.5 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Merry Harriers Public House (0.9 miles south)
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Hydestile
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 work to whatever the site needs.
Which station is closest to Hydestile?
Milford (Surrey) station, about 1.2 miles north-west of the centre.
Will there be enough to go round?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will confirm everything in writing.
Can you do something else?
We can add alternatives for those who need them.
How long does the roast need?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
What do you need from us on the day?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We’ll bring the rest.
Do you cater in village halls?
Wherever the family gathers, with an outdoor spot for cooking.
Is a week’s notice enough?
Normally. Contact us as soon as you have a date and we’ll tell you quickly.
For planners, venues and organisers
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
What comes off the roaster
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some guests will be vegetarian, so halloumi and vegetable skewers make sure they’re not left with just salad.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Space, access and the venue
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- One contact on the day
- A short route for the equipment
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Hydestile
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
How we price a hog roast for the wake
There is no fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Crockery choices
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- The number of people
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’ll suggest what works.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Dietary requirements
- A picture of the cooking area
- Any venue rules
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or GU8 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
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What happens on the day
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and get on with roasting and serving. Wakes in Hydestile 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 as soon as you have a date.
- We confirm the space.
- We cook on site.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Name a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
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A hog roast compared with other options
Next to sandwiches, a hog roast is a warm meal. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
Why Hydestile hosts choose us
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away