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Funeral Wake Catering for Milford
Funeral wake catering in Milford: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Wakes at home
- Pub and club wakes
- Church and village hall wakes
Book a hog roast in Milford
Funeral wake catering in Milford, slow-roasted on site
We roast quietly on site while the service takes place, so food is ready when people arrive. We serve without fuss and clear up quietly. We are frequently asked to cater one-year memorials and home wakes, serving new potatoes, halloumi skewers and roast pork in rolls or on plates.
Around Milford, wakes are frequently at the village hall, a pub or home. Tell us about outdoor space for the roaster. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
Space, access and the venue
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- Space away from the building and any trees
- Approval from the landlord or committee
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the roaster
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken can be served in a roll or on a plate alongside the pork.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg.
Wake catering near Milford
Milford is about 6 miles south-west of Guildford, in Surrey. A hog roast suits wakes around Milford, whatever the venue. We bring hog roasts to all 395 towns and villages across Surrey. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 6 miles away.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Milford (Surrey) station, about 0.8 miles south-east, is the nearest station. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Milford, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wherever your wake is in GU8, we can roast on site for your guests. Streets in the area include Church Road, Upper Manor Road and Elmside, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Other places close to Milford we cover include Mousehill (1 mile south-west), Cramhurst (1 mile south), Upper Eashing (1 mile north), Ockford Ridge (1 mile south-east) and Lower Eashing (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (6 miles north-east), Woking (10 miles north), Camberley (12 miles north), Farnham (7 miles north-west), Dorking (14 miles east) and Frimley (10 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Godalming Museum (1.7 miles north-east) and Milford Hospital (1 mile east). Within reach you will find Lower Lake and Frith Hill.
- Schools near Milford include Rodborough (0.6 miles south) and St Hilary's School (1.5 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The White Lion pub (under half a mile south-west)
How it works
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so tell us as soon as plans change. Late-December sunset in Milford 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 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.
How to prepare
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
How to get a price
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
Planning help
For planners, venues and organisers
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Towns and villages near Milford
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Common questions in Milford
How far is Milford from London?
Roughly 33 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Could you cook in Rodborough Common?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We do not provide halal meat.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
DIY machine hire is available. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
How big a hog will we need?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
What’s the price?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Send us the details and we will quote.
Do you cover Milford?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Milford and Surrey. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
Is it a sit-down meal?
Both are possible: plates with sides or simple rolls.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
The biggest factors are:
- Access to the cooking area
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Crockery choices
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
What we need to know
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Roughly how many people
- Dietary requirements
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Your date and serving time
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning the wake in Milford
There are options for those who don’t eat pork.
Whatever the occasion in Milford, a slow roast goes a long way. We are often asked to cater:
- Family meals after a funeral
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Celebrations of life
- Church and village hall wakes
For a service at a church like St John the Evangelist's Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
What to look for in a quote
- How dietary needs are handled
- Whether travel is included
- How many staff will carve and serve
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
Why choose a hog roast in Milford?
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea. 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. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Why us?
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Carved to order by a chef
- All the equipment comes with us
Read our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Keep the alternatives labelled
Our staff are discreet and respectful.
Add chicken as an alternative.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away