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Funeral Wake Catering in Mayford
We bring a hog roast for the wake to Mayford and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Remembrance days
- Remembrance gatherings
Slow-roasted pork in Mayford
How our funeral wake catering works in Mayford
After a funeral in Mayford, people need somewhere to gather and something warm to eat. Roast pork in a roll or on a plate is comforting and familiar, and it takes the cooking off the family. We’re often asked to cater gatherings after scattering ashes and celebration-of-life gatherings, serving new potatoes, salads and rotisserie chicken.
Near Mayford, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to sandwiches, hot food feels more caring, especially in colder months. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Why book with us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Served at the time you choose
- An itemised quote
Take a look at our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Events we cater in Mayford
One roast feeds everyone together, so people can sit and talk.
Here’s what people in Mayford most often book a hog roast for:
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Memorial events
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Pub and club wakes
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Worplesdon station, about 0.9 miles south-west.
What your quote should include
- Any travel or access charges
- Who carves and who serves
- Whether VAT is included
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
Planning for dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
Our staff are discreet and respectful.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
How the day works
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can enjoy your wake. Late-December sunset in Mayford is about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
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.
Planning help
What we serve, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we will bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We will fit in with site rules.
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.
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- A hall or room for eating
- A safe distance from the hall
- A short route for the equipment
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the roaster
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
What a hog roast costs
We do not use a fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Site access
- Crockery choices
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The journey to the venue
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Roughly how many people
- What the outdoor space is like
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The date and time of the event
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
Mayford questions
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
How far is Mayford from London?
About 25 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do we need to provide electricity?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
Will there be enough to go round?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will confirm everything in writing.
How much will it be?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
What’s included?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
How do we prepare?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
Is there an alternative to pork?
There are chicken, vegetarian and vegan alternatives. We don’t offer halal meat.
Wakes in Mayford: venues and practical details
Mayford is about 1 mile south of Woking, in Surrey. A hog roast suits wakes around Mayford, whatever the venue. Mayford is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover.
If the funeral is at a church such as St Mark's Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. Mayford is within about 7 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We bring hog roasts to wakes all over GU22 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Moor Lane, Egley Road and Bonsey Lane, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. If your venue is just outside Mayford, we also cover Pyle Hill (1 mile south-west), Sutton Green (1 mile south), Send (2 miles east), Jacobs Well (2 miles south) and Send Marsh (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (3 miles south), Camberley (7 miles west), Epsom (13 miles east), Farnham (12 miles south-west), Ewell (14 miles east) and Egham (9 miles north).
A little further out are The Peacocks (1.7 miles north) and Woking Community Hospital (1.4 miles north). Open spaces near Mayford include Pewley Hill and Papercourt Marshes.
- Local schools include Hoe Valley School (under half a mile north-west) and Hoe Valley School (less than half a mile north-west)
- Nearby, you will find Drumming Snipe pub (less than half a mile south-west)
Places near Mayford
Also in Mayford
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards