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Funeral Wake Catering in Penny Pot
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Penny Pot and across Surrey.
- Wakes at a local club
- Remembrance gatherings
- Remembrance days
Book a hog roast in Penny Pot
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to booking a function room menu, a hog roast at a hall is often simpler. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Why book our hog roast in Penny Pot
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Funeral wake catering in Penny Pot, slow-roasted on site
We roast quietly on site while the service takes place, so food is ready when people arrive. Our staff serve calmly and clear away discreetly. For family meals after a funeral and ashes ceremonies, we can cook new potatoes, roast pork in rolls or on plates and salads for your guests.
In a small place like Penny Pot, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish before booking.
Arranging a wake in Penny Pot
Penny Pot is about 3 miles north-west of Woking, in Surrey. Penny Pot is well within our area for wakes. Penny Pot is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Penny Pot to Guildford (7 miles away).
After a service at Church of St Lawrence, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
We cover wakes in every part of the GU24 postcode area. Other places close to Penny Pot we cover include Castle Green (1 mile south-east), West End (1 mile west), Coxhill Green (1 mile north-east), Chobham (1 mile north-east) and Bisley (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (7 miles south), Woking (3 miles south-east), Camberley (5 miles west), Epsom (15 miles east), Farnham (12 miles south-west) and Egham (7 miles north-east).
A little further out are Brookwood Hospital (1.8 miles south) and The Peacocks (3 miles south-east). Open spaces near Penny Pot include Virginia Water Lake and Gracious Pond.
- Local schools include Gordon's School (1.2 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Sun Public House (0.8 miles north-east)
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What a hog roast costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Distance from us
- Menu choices and extras
- The number of people
A hog roast is often 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.
Details that help
When you contact us, please mention:
- An estimate of numbers
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The address or postcode
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
If you’re a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Events we cater in Penny Pot
Quiet, respectful service.
However big or small the event in Penny Pot, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings frequently include:
- Memorial events
- Family meals after a funeral
- Home wakes
- Wakes in village halls
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Brookwood station, roughly 2.7 miles south of the centre.
What your quote should include
- Travel and any London charges
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Whether plates or china are included
How it works
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your wake in Penny Pot. For a summer wake in Penny Pot, there is light until about 9:20pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We confirm the space.
- We cook on site.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We tidy up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Get a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
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Penny Pot questions
Can you do a hog roast in Milford Green and Coxhill Green?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Which station is closest to Penny Pot?
The closest is Brookwood station, roughly 2.7 miles away.
Do you come to Penny Pot?
Yes, Penny Pot is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll confirm availability.
Can you wait?
Name someone we can call and we’ll serve when everyone is there.
What do you need from us on the day?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Do we need to provide electricity?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
What about coeliacs?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, for confident cooks. We will explain the details with your quote.
What the cooking area needs
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- A short route for the equipment
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- A safe distance from the hall
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Penny Pot
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
Looking after everyone
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Stuffing usually contains gluten
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
We arrive in good time and roast quietly, well away from the entrance.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and it suits fussy eaters.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away