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Hog Roast for a Wake in Mid Holmwood, Surrey
We bring a hog roast for the wake to Mid Holmwood and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Wakes in village halls
- Ashes ceremonies
Slow-roasted pork in Mid Holmwood
What the cooking area needs
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- One contact on the day
- A hall or room for eating
- Space away from the building and any trees
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
Funeral wake catering in Mid Holmwood, slow-roasted on site
We keep things simple for families: one call, one quote and quiet, reliable service. We serve halloumi skewers, salads and new potatoes, and we’re often booked for scattering-of-ashes gatherings and anniversary memorials.
In rural Mid Holmwood, home or the hall is usual. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours.
The process
The secret is time: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin turns into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. In late September, sunset in Mid Holmwood is about 7:05pm; in December, about 3:55pm, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- Share the date, place and 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 pack up quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Let us know about tight access
Getting a price
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
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Working with your venue
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll tell you what we can send.
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FAQs for Mid Holmwood
Do you cater at venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
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. Tell us where you will gather.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
Yes, add chicken or a vegetarian option.
What do we need to organise?
Not much: the space and a contact.
How do we prepare?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
Do you come to Mid Holmwood?
Yes, Mid Holmwood is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll confirm availability.
Who serves?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
What if people arrive late?
That is fine: we hold the food until people arrive.
A hog roast or other catering?
If the venue has its own caterer, check whether we can cater there. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why book our hog roast in Mid Holmwood
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Planned to your running order
Read how we price or what a hog roast costs.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Mid Holmwood?
Alternatives are available.
Whatever the occasion in Mid Holmwood, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings frequently include:
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Celebrations of life
- Remembrance days
Relatives arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Holmwood station, roughly 1.6 miles south of the centre.
What your quote should include
- VAT, if it applies
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- The space, cover and access they need
- Whether plates or china are included
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Your quote depends on:
- The journey to the venue
- Whether you want china
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Getting an accurate quote
When you enquire, please mention:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Dietary requirements
- Rough numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A photo of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
Wake catering near Mid Holmwood
Mid Holmwood is about 2 miles south of Dorking, in Surrey. Mid Holmwood and the surrounding area are covered for wakes. Mid Holmwood is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Mid Holmwood to Guildford (about 11 miles away).
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 3 miles of Mid Holmwood, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wherever your wake is in RH5, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Horsham Road, Swallow Lane and Mid Holmwood Lane; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include North Holmwood (1 mile north-east), Blackbrook (1 mile north-east), Dorking (2 miles north), Westcott (2 miles north-west) and Wotton (3 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (11 miles west), Woking (13 miles north-west), Epsom (10 miles north), Horley (7 miles east), Redhill (7 miles east) and Ewell (11 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Betchworth Castle (2.7 miles north-east) and Mesolithic Museum (3.4 miles west). The countryside around Mid Holmwood includes Vann Lake and Leith Hill.
- Schools near Mid Holmwood include The Priory CofE Voluntary Aided School (1.7 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Norfolk Arms (within half a mile south)
Looking after everyone
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
If the service runs late, we wait; just let us know.
Add chicken as an alternative.
What comes off the roaster
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables.
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and our chef carves it to order.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards