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Hog Roast for a Wake in Old Woking, Surrey
Funeral wake catering in Old Woking: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Remembrance days
- Wakes at a local club
- Wakes at home
Slow-roasted pork in Old Woking
How it works
Slow roasting is the whole point: the meat cooks gently until it’s tender while the skin turns into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. Late-December sunset in Old Woking is about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:20pm.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- We set up and roast while you’re at the service.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
Preparing for the day
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Getting a price
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
How our funeral wake catering works in Old Woking
A wake in Old Woking is a chance to gather, talk and share a warm meal. Roast pork in a roll or on a plate is comforting and familiar, and it takes the cooking off the family. We are often asked to cater home wakes and life celebrations, with roast pork in rolls or on plates, salads and rotisserie chicken.
In a small place like Old Woking, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
Looking after everyone
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
If the service runs late, we wait.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
What the cooking area needs
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A level outdoor area
- A short route for the equipment
- A friend or relative we can call
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
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. Get that agreed before booking.
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Crockery choices
- Numbers
- Menu choices and extras
- How long the roast and service take
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Your date and serving time
- Your menu choices
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: grilled halloumi with vegetables, in a roll or on a plate.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal.
Why choose a hog roast in Old Woking?
Compared with a venue’s set menu, a hog roast at a hall is often simpler. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
What you get with us
- Timed around your day
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Carved to order by a chef
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
Read our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Old Woking: your questions answered
Could you cook in White Rose Lane?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Ask them first.
How far is Old Woking from London?
Roughly 23 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is a week’s notice enough?
We’ll always try. Tell us the details for a quick answer.
What space does the roaster need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll check it with you before booking.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
What comes with the hog roast?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Can you cater in Old Woking?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will confirm availability.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
Who books funeral wake catering in Old Woking?
Quiet, respectful service.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Old Woking, such as:
- Memorial events
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Family meals after a funeral
- One-year memorials
After a service at St Peter's Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What your quote should include
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Plates, china and cutlery
- The full menu and the sides
- Travel and any London charges
Old Woking: halls, homes and travel
Old Woking is about 2 miles south-east of Woking, in Surrey. We are happy to travel to Old Woking for wakes. Old Woking is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover.
If relatives are coming by rail, Woking station is about 1.4 miles away. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Old Woking; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We bring hog roasts to wakes all over the GU22 and GU23 postcode area and the streets around it. From Ford Road, Farm Road and High Street or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Westfield (1 mile west), Pyrford Village (2 miles north-east), Woking (2 miles north-west), Pyrford (2 miles north-east) and Horsell (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (4 miles south), Camberley (9 miles west), Epsom (12 miles east), Farnham (13 miles south-west), Ewell (13 miles east) and Egham (9 miles north).
A little further out are The Peacocks (1.5 miles north-west) and Woking Community Hospital (1.2 miles north-west). Open spaces near Old Woking include Pewley Hill and Boldermere Lake.
- Schools near Old Woking include St John the Baptist Catholic Comprehensive School (0.6 miles north-west) and St John the Baptist School (0.6 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The New Inn (0.6 miles south)
Places near Old Woking
Other occasions in Old Woking
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards