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Hog Roast for a Wake in Pitch Place, Surrey
Planning a hog roast for the wake in Pitch Place? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Gatherings at the family home
- Life celebrations
- Gatherings after a cremation
A hog roast near Pitch Place
About our funeral wake catering in Pitch Place
While you’re at the service, the roast cooks quietly, ready for when everyone comes back. Our staff serve calmly and clear away discreetly. For family meals after a funeral and gatherings at clubs and pubs, we’ll put together a menu of halloumi skewers, apple sauce and new potatoes for your guests.
In rural Pitch Place, home or the hall is usual, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish before booking.
Before you choose a spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- Clearance from walls and branches
- A contact for the day who is not immediate family
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Pitch Place
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
How we price a hog roast for the wake
We do not use a fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- How long the roast and service take
- The number of people
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The journey to the venue
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What we need to know
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- What the outdoor space is like
- The date and time of the event
- Which meats and sides you’d like
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
FAQs for Pitch Place
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.
Which station is closest to Pitch Place?
The closest is Witley station, roughly 3.6 miles away.
Can you wait?
Name someone we can call and we’ll adjust.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will confirm everything in writing.
Where can you serve a wake?
At home, a hall, a club or a venue, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook.
What’s the price?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
What happens in bad weather?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You will get allergen details for everything.
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What happens on the day
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the roast cooks gently through the day, and our chef carves it when you are ready. In late September, sunset in Pitch Place is about 7:05pm; in December, about 3:55pm, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We pack up quietly.
How to prepare
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Give us a contact number for the day
Get a quote
Every wake is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your wake for a quote: use our quote form.
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Wakes in Pitch Place: venues and practical details
Pitch Place is about 5 miles south-east of Farnham, in Surrey. We set up the roaster at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Pitch Place. We cover 395 places in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 10 miles away.
Relatives arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Witley station, roughly 3.6 miles east of the centre. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Pitch Place, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wherever your wake is in GU8, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Thursley (1 mile east), Rushmoor (1 mile north-west), Green Cross (2 miles south-west), Beacon Hill (2 miles south-west) and Tilford Common (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (10 miles north-east), Woking (13 miles north-east), Camberley (13 miles north), Farnham (5 miles north-west), Frimley (11 miles north) and Haslemere (4 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Haslemere and District Hospital (3.9 miles south). The countryside around Pitch Place includes Gibbet Hill and Farnham Heath.
- Nearby, you’ll find Three Horseshoes pub (0.7 miles east)
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a cold buffet, a warm plated meal is more comforting. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why book with us
- Carved to order by a chef
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Planned to your running order
- Our staff serve and clear
See how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Pitch Place?
One roast feeds everyone together, so people can eat and share memories.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Pitch Place:
- Celebrations of life
- Ashes ceremonies
- Wakes in village halls
- Pub and club wakes
Families holding a service at Church of St Michael and All Angels often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
What your quote should include
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- How many staff will carve and serve
- If the price includes VAT
What we serve, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness are the traditional pairing. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
Working with your venue
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll tell you what we can send.
If you’re booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We will fit in with site rules.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Tips:
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
One contact for the day helps, so the immediate family is not disturbed.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards