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Funeral Wake Catering in Merrow
Funeral wake catering in Merrow: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Pub and club wakes
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Hall gatherings after a service
Slow-roasted pork in Merrow
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to booking a function room menu, a hog roast at home or a hall can be simpler and better value. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why us?
- Serving and clearing done for you
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Read our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Funeral wake catering in Merrow, slow-roasted on site
A wake in Merrow is a chance to gather, talk and share a warm meal. A hog roast is simple, hearty food that most people enjoy, and it takes the cooking off the family. Whether it is home wakes and scattering-of-ashes gatherings, we’ll put together a menu of new potatoes, apple sauce and rotisserie chicken and more.
In Merrow, the hall is often where people gather. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
About the food
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who don’t eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and children generally like it too.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Allergies and dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
We serve when people arrive, quietly and respectfully.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
What a hog roast costs
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The number of people
- The journey to the venue
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, please mention:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Allergies we should know about
- The address or postcode
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- Permission from the hall or venue
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
Events we cater in Merrow
It feeds everyone at once, so people can sit and talk.
Here’s what people in Merrow most often book a hog roast for:
- One-year memorials
- Memorial gatherings
- Pub and club wakes
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
Relatives arriving by train should know that Clandon station, about 1.6 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
Before you book anyone
- Who carves and who serves
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- What the price includes, item by item
Merrow questions
How far is Merrow from London?
About 26 miles from central London, and well within our area.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St John the Evangelist: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we will talk you through it.
Can you serve on plates?
We serve on plates, with china as an option.
When do you start roasting?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Do you need anything from the family?
Not much: the space and a contact.
Can you cater at home?
At home, a hall, a club or a venue, given an outdoor cooking area.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will talk it through when we quote.
How the day works
When we arrive, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. It then roasts slowly for several hours, worked back from your serving time. Summer evenings in Merrow 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.
- The roast cooks while you are at the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
Before we arrive
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Getting a price
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A photo of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Wakes in Merrow: venues and practical details
Merrow is about 2 miles east of Guildford, in Surrey. Wherever your wake is in Merrow, we can bring the roaster, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook. Merrow is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover.
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St John the Evangelist, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Merrow, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wakes anywhere in GU1 and GU4 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Whether your wake is on Park Lane, Grove Road and Wykeham Road or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Burpham (1 mile north-west), Abbotswood (1 mile west), West Clandon (2 miles north-east), Guildford (2 miles west) and Chilworth (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Woking (5 miles north), Camberley (11 miles north-west), Epsom (13 miles north-east), Farnham (12 miles west), Ewell (14 miles north-east) and Egham (13 miles north).
A little further out are Guildford Castle (2.1 miles south-west) and Surrey Infantry Museum (0.6 miles north-east). Open spaces near Merrow include St Martha's Hill and Colyer's Hanger and Silent Pool.
- Nearby schools include St Peter's Catholic School (within half a mile west) and St Peter's Catholic School (within half a mile west)
- Nearby, you will find The Horse And Groom Public House (less than half a mile south)
Towns and villages near Merrow
More for events in Merrow
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away