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Hog Roast for a Wake in Onslow Village, Surrey
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the wake makes the food part of your wake in Onslow Village.
- Remembrance gatherings
- Home wakes
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
Funeral wake catering in Onslow Village
About our funeral wake catering in Onslow Village
Wake catering across Onslow Village and Surrey, at homes, halls and venues. On the menu are rotisserie chicken, salads and halloumi skewers, and we are frequently booked for memorial gatherings and scattering-of-ashes gatherings.
In Onslow Village, the hall or the family home is a natural choice. Let us know where the roaster could go. 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.
FAQs for Onslow Village
Which station is closest to Onslow Village?
Guildford station, about 1 mile east of the centre.
Do you cater at venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Is mains power needed?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Is there an alternative to pork?
Chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Halal isn’t available.
Do you clear up?
We pack everything away after service, so you’re not left with the mess.
Do you need anything from the family?
Very little: the space and a contact.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
Do you cover Onslow Village?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Onslow Village and Surrey. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
Towns and villages near Onslow Village
Other occasions in Onslow Village
Step by step
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your wake. Most wakes in Onslow Village are held in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, though in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Name a contact for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
What affects the price in Onslow Village
Your quote depends on:
- The journey to the venue
- Time on site
- Crockery choices
- The number of people
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- The address or postcode
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The date and time of the event
- Which meats and sides you’d like
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A photo of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Onslow Village
It copes with timings that shift.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Typical bookings include:
- Remembrance days
- Memorial gatherings
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
If relatives are coming by rail, Guildford station, about 1 mile east, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before booking
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- If the price includes VAT
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Travel and any London charges
Diets, allergies and alternatives
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen list
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Working with your venue
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
The menu, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Why choose a hog roast in Onslow Village?
Next to booking a function room menu, a hog roast at a hall is often simpler. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Why book our hog roast in Onslow Village
- An itemised quote
- Served at the time you choose
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Sides to make it a full meal
See our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Where the roaster can go in Onslow Village
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- A friend or relative we can call
- Space away from the building and any trees
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
Wakes in Onslow Village: venues and practical details
Onslow Village is about 2 miles south-west of Guildford, in Surrey. Our roaster is a regular sight at wakes around Onslow Village. We cover all 395 towns and villages across Surrey.
For a service at a church like All Saints' Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. Relatives driving in can use the A31 to reach Onslow Village. Onslow Village is within about 6 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Wakes anywhere in GU2 and GU3 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. Your wake could be at a house on Gill Avenue, Farnham Road and Orchard Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Being close to the A31, Onslow Village is easy for us to reach with the roaster. Other places close to Onslow Village we cover include Littleton (1 mile south), Wood Street Village (2 miles north-west), Compton (2 miles south-west), Binscombe (2 miles south) and Fairlands (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Woking (6 miles north), Camberley (9 miles north-west), Farnham (9 miles west), Egham (14 miles north), Walton-on-Thames (13 miles north-east) and Dorking (12 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Guildford Castle (1.3 miles east) and Guildford Cathedral Treasury (0.7 miles north-east). Open spaces near Onslow Village include Pewley Down and Lower Lake.
- Nearby schools include Guildford County School (0.7 miles east) and Academy of Contemporary Music (1.1 miles east)
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards