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Funeral Wake Catering in Mousehill
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the wake makes the food part of your wake in Mousehill.
- Home wakes
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Memorial events
Funeral wake catering for Mousehill
About our funeral wake catering in Mousehill
Some families choose a hog roast because it was a favourite. Let us know if there is anything special and we will do our best. For celebration-of-life gatherings and pub and club wakes, we will put together a menu of new potatoes, halloumi skewers and roast pork in rolls or on plates and more.
Near Mousehill, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
Mousehill questions
How far is Mousehill from London?
About 33 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is Mousehill too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do you need anything from the family?
Very little: the space and a contact.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We don’t offer halal meat.
How long does the roast need?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Do you come to Mousehill?
We do. Send us the address and we will check the date.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
We’ll always try. Send the date and venue for a quick answer.
What affects the price in Mousehill
There is no fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- How many people are eating
- Whether you want china
- The journey to the venue
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- An estimate of numbers
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Where the event is
- Rules from the venue or landowner
When you’re weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Planning the cooking spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- A level outdoor area
- A short route for the equipment
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
The process
Your timings come first. If things run late, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so tell us as soon as plans change. In late September, sunset in Mousehill is about 7:05pm; in December, about 3:55pm, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- The roast cooks while you’re at the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
Preparing for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Get a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Planning the wake in Mousehill
It feeds everyone at once, so people can sit and talk.
Here’s what people in Mousehill most often book a hog roast for:
- Ashes ceremonies
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Wakes in village halls
If the funeral is at a church such as St John the Evangelist's Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Before booking anyone
- If the price includes VAT
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- The full menu and the sides
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a venue’s set menu, a hog roast at home or a hall can be simpler and better value. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Why book with us
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
After a funeral in Mousehill
Mousehill is about 6 miles south-west of Guildford, in Surrey. From village halls to gardens and fields, wakes around Mousehill suit a hog roast. We cover all 395 towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Mousehill to Guildford (6 miles away).
If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is Milford (Surrey) station, about 0.7 miles south-east. Mousehill is within about 6 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Anywhere in GU8, we can roast on site for your guests. From Green Lane, The Cedars and Moushill Lane or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Milford (1 mile north-east), Cramhurst (1 mile south), Ockford Ridge (1 mile south-east), Witley (1 mile south) and Tuesley (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (6 miles north-east), Woking (11 miles north), Camberley (12 miles north), Farnham (7 miles north-west), Dorking (15 miles east) and Frimley (11 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Milford Hospital (1.1 miles east) and Godalming Museum (2 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Frith Hill and Lower Lake.
- Nearby schools include Rodborough (within half a mile south)
- Pubs nearby include The White Lion pub (within half a mile north)
The menu, dish by dish
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it’s needed, so it stays hot and juicy.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some guests will be vegetarian, so halloumi and vegetable skewers make sure they’re not left with just salad.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
We hold the food if people are delayed.
Add chicken as an alternative.
Towns and villages near Mousehill
More for events in Mousehill
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards