Surrey · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Mimbridge, Surrey
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Mimbridge and the surrounding area.
- Memorial events
- Home wakes
- Family meals after a funeral
Funeral wake catering in Mimbridge
Funeral wake catering in Mimbridge, slow-roasted on site
A wake might be at home, a village or church hall, a club or a pub. Wherever it is, the roaster cooks outdoors under cover, and we serve indoors where the venue allows. We are frequently asked to cater wakes at home and memorial gatherings, with new potatoes, halloumi skewers and rotisserie chicken.
In a small place like Mimbridge, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish before you book.
FAQs for Mimbridge
Can you do a hog roast in Milford Green and Coxhill Green?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Which station is closest to Mimbridge?
Woking station, about 1.8 miles south-east of the centre.
What do we need to organise?
Just the venue, rough numbers and a contact for the day. We’ll handle the rest.
Who serves?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
Can you do gluten-free?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is normally fine if the venue is happy.
What happens in bad weather?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Can you cater at home?
Most places, with an outdoor spot for cooking.
What a hog roast costs
There is no fixed price list, because every wake is different. The main factors are:
- How long the roast and service take
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Site access
- Travel to Mimbridge
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’re paying for.
What we need to know
Here’s what we will ask:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Rough numbers
- The date and time of the event
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or GU24 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Some ideas:
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
One contact for the day helps, so the family can focus on guests.
Add chicken as an alternative.
Wake catering near Mimbridge
Mimbridge is about 2 miles north of Woking, in Surrey. We take a hog roast for the wake to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Mimbridge and the surrounding area. Mimbridge is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Mimbridge to Guildford (about 6 miles away).
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Lawrence, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. If relatives are coming by rail, Woking station is about 1.8 miles away.
Here we cover the GU24 postcode area, and we can cater your wake anywhere in it. We can cater a wake on streets such as Station Road, Philpot Lane and Mount Road, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. With the A3046 close by, Mimbridge is easy for us to reach for your wake. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Horsell (1 mile south-east), Goldsworth Park (2 miles south), Woking (2 miles south), Stonehill (2 miles north-east) and St John's (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (6 miles south), Camberley (6 miles west), Epsom (13 miles east), Farnham (13 miles south-west), Ewell (14 miles east) and Egham (6 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Chobham Museum (1.2 miles north-west) and Woking Community Hospital (2 miles south-east). Within reach you will find St Ann's Hill and Gracious Pond.
- Nearby schools include Horsell CofE Aided Junior School (1 mile south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Cricketers Public House (1 mile south)
What comes off the roaster
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, cutting through the richness of the pork.
Planning the cooking spot
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- A safe distance from the hall
- A friend or relative we can call
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Mimbridge
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
Events we cater in Mimbridge
Alternatives are available.
Here’s what people in Mimbridge most often book a hog roast for:
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Home wakes
Mimbridge is on or near the A3046, handy for relatives driving in.
What to look for in a quote
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Who carves and who serves
- Whether travel is included
Also near Mimbridge
Also in Mimbridge
Step by step
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your wake in Mimbridge. Wakes in Mimbridge are usually in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, but by late December it’s dark at about 3:55pm.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- We set up and roast while you are at the service.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Get a quote
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll tell you what we can send.
A hog roast compared with other options
If the hall or pub provides food, ask whether outside caterers are allowed. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why us?
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- An itemised quote
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away