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Hog Roast for a Wake in Ockford Ridge, Surrey
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Ockford Ridge and the surrounding area.
- Pub and club wakes
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Remembrance days
Slow-roasted pork in Ockford Ridge
Why choose funeral wake catering in Ockford Ridge?
The family can spend time with guests.
Whatever the occasion in Ockford Ridge, a slow roast goes a long way. We are frequently asked to cater:
- Remembrance days
- Remembrance gatherings
- Family meals after a funeral
- Gatherings at the family home
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.
Comparing caterers
- Whether plates or china are included
- Any travel or access charges
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
Funeral wake catering in Ockford Ridge, slow-roasted on site
After a funeral in Ockford Ridge, people need somewhere to gather and something warm to eat. A hog roast is simple, hearty food that most people enjoy, and nobody in the family has to cook. We are often asked to cater scattering-of-ashes gatherings and family meals after a funeral, serving salads, new potatoes and halloumi skewers.
Near Ockford Ridge, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours, then carved fresh for your guests.
Other occasions in Ockford Ridge
What comes off the roaster
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, easy to eat standing up. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed can be served in a roll or on a plate alongside the pork.
What the cooking area needs
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- Parking close by for our vehicle
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Ockford Ridge
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
Questions from Ockford Ridge
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 work to whatever the site needs.
We are gathering after a service at St John the Evangelist's Church: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is normally elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Do you serve the food?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
What comes with the hog roast?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
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.
Where does the hog roast go?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll check it with you before booking.
Is there a non-pork option?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat is not something we offer.
What if it rains?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
Why choose a hog roast in Ockford Ridge?
Next to a cold buffet, a warm plated meal is more comforting. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
What you get with us
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Timed around your day
- An itemised quote
Read our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
After a funeral in Ockford Ridge
Ockford Ridge is about 2 miles south-west of Godalming, in Surrey. Wakes in Ockford Ridge are part of our patch, along with the towns and villages around it. We bring hog roasts to all 395 towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Ockford Ridge to Guildford (about 7 miles away).
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, there’s a station right in Ockford Ridge: Milford (Surrey) station. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Ockford Ridge; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Wherever your wake is in GU8, we can roast on site for your guests. Your wake could be at a house on Rake Lane and Station Lane, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Other places close to Ockford Ridge we cover include Enton Green (1 mile east), Witley (1 mile south-west), Cramhurst (1 mile west), Mousehill (1 mile north-west) and Tuesley (1 mile north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (7 miles north-east), Woking (11 miles north), Camberley (13 miles north), Farnham (8 miles north-west), Dorking (14 miles east) and Frimley (11 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Godalming Museum (2 miles north-east) and Milford Hospital (0.8 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Hydon's Ball and Farncombe Wood.
- Schools near Ockford Ridge include The Chandler CofE Aided Junior School (0.6 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Star Public House (within half a mile south-west)
Planning for dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Ask close family about dietary needs
We set up quietly and start the roast early, well away from the entrance.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
What happens on the day
On the day, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, worked back from your serving time. Summer evenings in Ockford Ridge stay light until about 9:20pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Getting a price
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A picture of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
Related guides
What affects the price in Ockford Ridge
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Travel to Ockford Ridge
- Crockery choices
- Numbers
- Access to the cooking area
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. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The venue or postcode
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- What the outdoor space is like
- The date and time of the event
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or GU8 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
For event organisers in Ockford Ridge
If you are a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- 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