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Funeral Wake Catering for Lightwater
Looking for a hog roast for the wake in Lightwater? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
- Life celebrations
- Remembrance gatherings
- Hall gatherings after a service
Funeral wake catering for Lightwater
The menu, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, easy to eat standing up. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
How our funeral wake catering works in Lightwater
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. For gatherings after a cremation and memorial events, we will put together a menu of salads, rotisserie chicken and new potatoes and more.
Around Lightwater, wakes are frequently at the village hall, a pub or home. Tell us about outdoor space for the roaster. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish.
Occasions we serve in Lightwater
The family can spend time with guests.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Lightwater:
- Celebrations of life
- Memorial gatherings
- Family meals after a funeral
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Bagshot station, about 1.3 miles north-west.
What your quote should include
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- How dietary needs are handled
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Whether travel is included
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Some guests will not eat pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
We arrive in good time and roast quietly, well away from the entrance.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Common questions in Lightwater
Which station is closest to Lightwater?
The closest is Bagshot station, roughly 1.3 miles away.
Can you do a hog roast in Brentmoor Heath?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Do you need power or water?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
What about coeliacs?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Do you need anything from the family?
Very little: the space and a contact.
What happens in bad weather?
Rain does not stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Do you cover Lightwater?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will check the date.
What a hog roast costs
The biggest factors are:
- The number of people
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Crockery choices
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What to tell us
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Anything the venue has asked for
- A picture of the cooking area
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.
Step by step
The roaster is gas-fired, so cooking doesn’t depend on mains power, though a socket nearby is handy for lighting. In late September, sunset in Lightwater is about 7:05pm; in December, about 3:55pm, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while you’re at the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We pack up quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
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Where the roaster can go in Lightwater
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- Space inside for guests
- A level outdoor area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Also near Lightwater
Also in Lightwater
For planners, venues and organisers
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a cold buffet, roast pork on a plate with potatoes is more filling. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What you get with us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Timed around your day
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
Take a look at our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
Wakes in Lightwater: venues and practical details
Lightwater is about 3 miles east of Camberley, in Surrey. Thinking about a hog roast for the wake in Lightwater? We cover the whole area. We cater all 395 towns and villages across Surrey. Our bookings stretch from Lightwater to Guildford (about 8 miles away).
If the funeral is at a church such as All Saints, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Anywhere in GU18 and GU19, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your wake could be at a house on Ambleside Road, Ridgeway Close and Shrublands Drive or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Other places close to Lightwater we cover include Donkey Town (1 mile south-east), Bagshot (1 mile north-west), Windlesham (1 mile north-east), Lucas Green (2 miles south-east) and West End (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (8 miles south-east), Woking (5 miles south-east), Camberley (3 miles west), Farnham (11 miles south-west), Egham (8 miles north-east) and Walton-on-Thames (12 miles east).
A little further out are Brookwood Hospital (3.3 miles south-east) and The Museum of The National Rifle Association (2.7 miles south). The countryside around Lightwater includes Brookwood Lye.
- Schools near Lightwater include Gordon's School (1.2 miles east)
- 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
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away