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Hog Roast for a Wake in Peper Harow, Surrey
Planning a hog roast for the wake in Peper Harow? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Life celebrations
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Remembrance days
Book a hog roast in Peper Harow
About our funeral wake catering in Peper Harow
We cater wakes in Peper Harow and the surrounding area, at homes, halls and venues. For gatherings at clubs and pubs and gatherings after a cremation, we can cook new potatoes, apple sauce and salads.
In a small place like Peper Harow, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken goes into rolls or onto plates alongside the pork.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll, just as they should.
Who books funeral wake catering in Peper Harow?
There are options for those who don’t eat pork.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Peper Harow. Here are some of the most popular:
- Anniversary memorials
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Wakes at home
- Family get-togethers after a service
After a service at Church of St Nicholas, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Comparing caterers
- Any travel or access charges
- Staffing on the day
- What the price includes, item by item
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
How the day works
We roast under cover, so a shower won’t spoil the food. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. Most wakes in Peper Harow are held in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, but by late December it is dark at 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.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
How to prepare
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Get a quote
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your wake for a quote: use our quote form.
Planning help
Planning for dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Request gluten-free rolls
We hold the food if people are delayed.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who don’t eat pork.
Planners, venues and businesses
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
If you are a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Arranging a wake in Peper Harow
Peper Harow is about 6 miles south-west of Guildford, in Surrey. We cover Peper Harow and its neighbours for wakes. We bring hog roasts to 395 places in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 6 miles away.
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Godalming station, roughly 2.1 miles east of the centre. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Peper Harow; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
For wakes in GU8, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. For wakes just outside Peper Harow, we cover Norney (1 mile north-east), Lower Eashing (1 mile east), Upper Eashing (1 mile east), Milford (1 mile south-east) and Mousehill (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (6 miles north-east), Woking (10 miles north-east), Camberley (10 miles north), Farnham (6 miles west), Dorking (15 miles east) and Frimley (9 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Charterhouse School Museum (2 miles east) and Milford Hospital (2.3 miles south-east). The countryside around Peper Harow includes Lower Lake and Frith Hill.
- Schools near Peper Harow include Rodborough (1.9 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Stag on the River pub (0.9 miles east)
Why choose a hog roast in Peper Harow?
If the venue has its own caterer, ask whether outside caterers are allowed. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Why book with us
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Served at the time you choose
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
What a hog roast costs
Here’s what affects the price:
- Time on site
- Whether you want china
- The journey to the venue
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to include:
- Your date and serving time
- Any venue rules
- What the outdoor space is like
- Roughly how many people
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- Permission from the hall or venue
- Clearance from walls and branches
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Peper Harow
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
Questions from Peper Harow
Do you come out to small places like Peper Harow?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How far is Peper Harow from London?
Roughly 33 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What’s included?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
How much will it be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
Is mains power needed?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Can you work around our timings?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will adjust.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away