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Funeral Wake Catering for Nutcombe
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Nutcombe and the surrounding area.
- Remembrance gatherings
- Home wakes
- Ashes ceremonies
Funeral wake catering in Nutcombe
How our funeral wake catering works in Nutcombe
Roast pork with salads, new potatoes and coleslaw makes a proper meal. Chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option are there for anyone who doesn’t eat pork. On the menu are new potatoes, apple sauce and roast pork in rolls or on plates, and we’re regularly asked to cater life celebrations and remembrance days.
In a small place like Nutcombe, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. The hog is roasted on site at your wake, slowly, over several hours, and carved only when you’re ready to eat.
What comes off the roaster
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so nobody misses out.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness are the traditional pairing. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
If the hall or pub provides food, check whether we can cater there. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why Nutcombe hosts choose us
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- We bring everything to cook and serve
Read how we price or what a hog roast costs.
What a hog roast costs
Things that change the price:
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Whether you want china
- Numbers
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Where the event is
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A picture of the cooking area
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
How the day works
Here’s how the day usually runs: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. In late September, sunset in Nutcombe is about 7:05pm; in December, about 4:00pm, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- Contact us when the date is set.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We tidy up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
How to get a price
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
Planning help
After a funeral in Nutcombe
Nutcombe is about 8 miles south of Farnham, in Surrey. From village halls to gardens and fields, wakes around Nutcombe suit a hog roast. We cater 395 places in Surrey. Our bookings stretch from Nutcombe to Guildford (about 12 miles away).
Families holding a service at Church of St Luke often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about a mile of Nutcombe, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wherever your wake is in GU26, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your wake is on Hazel Grove, Nutcombe Lane and High Pitfold or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Hindhead (1 mile north), Grayshott (1 mile north-west), Beacon Hill (2 miles north), Whitmoor Vale (2 miles north-west) and Green Cross (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (12 miles north-east), Farnham (8 miles north), Frimley (15 miles north), Cranleigh (12 miles east), Ash (10 miles north) and Godalming (8 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Haslemere and District Hospital (1.7 miles south-east). Open spaces near Nutcombe include Gibbet Hill and Lynchmere Commons.
- Local schools include Woolmer Hill School (0.7 miles south-west) and Shottermill Junior School (0.8 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Fox & Pelican pub (0.7 miles north-west)
Before you choose a spot
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- A short route for the equipment
- Clearance from walls and branches
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Tips:
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Keep the alternatives labelled
One contact for the day helps, so the immediate family is not disturbed.
Add chicken as an alternative.
Nearby places to Nutcombe
More for events in Nutcombe
For event organisers in Nutcombe
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we will tell you what we can send.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Questions from Nutcombe
Which station is closest to Nutcombe?
The closest is Haslemere station, roughly 1.4 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Nutcombe?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
How long does the roast need?
Hours rather than minutes. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Do you come to Nutcombe?
We do. Send us the address and we’ll confirm availability.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Do you serve rolls or plates?
Plates come as standard, and china is available on request.
Planning the wake in Nutcombe
One roast feeds everyone together, so people can sit and talk.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Here are some of the most popular:
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Anniversary memorials
- Wakes in village halls
- Memorial events
Relatives arriving by train should know that Haslemere station is about 1.4 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether travel is included
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away