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Hog Roast for a Wake in Peaslake, Surrey
We bring a hog roast for the wake across Peaslake and Surrey, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Wakes in village halls
- Ashes ceremonies
- Family get-togethers after a service
Planning an event in Peaslake?
Planning the wake in Peaslake
One roast feeds everyone together, so people can eat and share memories.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Peaslake and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Life celebrations
- Remembrance gatherings
- One-year memorials
- Pub and club wakes
Relatives arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Gomshall station, roughly 1.8 miles north of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether plates or china are included
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- The menu, including sides and any extras
How our funeral wake catering works in Peaslake
Wake catering across Peaslake and Surrey, at homes, halls and venues, with the roast cooked on site. We serve new potatoes, apple sauce and roast pork in rolls or on plates, and we’re regularly asked to cater remembrance days and life celebrations.
In a small place like Peaslake, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
What the cooking area needs
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Space away from the building and any trees
- A hall or room for eating
- Permission from the hall or venue
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Peaslake
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
A closer look at the menu
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg.
After a funeral in Peaslake
Peaslake is about 6 miles south-west of Dorking, in Surrey. Thinking about a hog roast for the wake in Peaslake? We cover the whole area. Peaslake is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Peaslake to Guildford (about 7 miles away).
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Mark, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Peaslake; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Here we cover the GU5 postcode area, so your wake can be anywhere in it. That could mean a wake in a garden on Pond Lane, Peaslake Lane and Walking Bottom, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Holmbury St Mary (1 mile east), Farley Green (2 miles west), Pitland Street (2 miles east), Ewhurst (3 miles south) and Ewhurst Green (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Guildford (7 miles north-west), Woking (10 miles north-west), Epsom (12 miles north-east), Horley (12 miles east), Redhill (12 miles east) and Farnham (15 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Abinger Castle (1.8 miles east) and St. Luke’s Hospital (5.8 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Combe Bottom and Leith Hill.
- Schools near Peaslake include Hurtwood House (1.5 miles south-east)
For planners, venues and organisers
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we will confirm what we can provide.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Looking after everyone
Rolls and stuffing usually contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
We clear away discreetly once everyone has eaten.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
Also in Peaslake
What affects the price in Peaslake
We work out each quote from:
- How long the roast and service take
- The journey to the venue
- Crockery choices
- How many people are eating
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What we need to know
To check the date and the space, we’ll need:
- The address or postcode
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Any venue rules
- What the outdoor space is like
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your wake: use our quote form.
How it works
When we arrive, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. It then roasts slowly for several hours, timed so it is ready when you want to eat. For a summer wake in Peaslake, there’s light until about 9:20pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- Contact us when the date is set.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We cook on site.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Some families mix a hog roast with cakes brought by friends, which is fine with us. Midweek and quieter months are frequently 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
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- All the equipment comes with us
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Peaslake: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Peaslake?
Gomshall station, about 1.8 miles north of the centre.
Is Peaslake too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Is there an alternative to pork?
Chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We do not offer halal meat.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
What if things run late?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Do you cover Peaslake?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Peaslake and Surrey. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
Where can you serve a wake?
Most places, if the roaster can cook outside.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards