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Hog Roast for a Wake in Ramsnest Common, Surrey
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Ramsnest Common and across Surrey.
- Memorial events
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Life celebrations
Book a hog roast in Ramsnest Common
Organising for someone else?
If you are booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We will fit in with site rules.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
About our funeral wake catering in Ramsnest Common
A wake in Ramsnest Common is a chance to gather, talk and share a warm meal. Roast pork in a roll or on a plate is comforting and familiar, and it takes the cooking off the family. On the menu are halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and apple sauce, and we’re regularly asked to cater gatherings at clubs and pubs and one-year memorials.
Near Ramsnest Common, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
Where the roaster can go in Ramsnest Common
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- One contact on the day
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
FAQs for Ramsnest Common
What’s the nearest station to Ramsnest Common?
Witley station, about 3 miles north 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 work to whatever the site needs.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
What about coeliacs?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
We can add alternatives.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you’re not left with the mess.
Can you cater in Ramsnest Common?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Ramsnest Common and Surrey. Send us the address for a quote.
Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors are:
- The number of people
- Whether you want china
- Travel to Ramsnest Common
- How long the roast and service take
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
What to tell us
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Allergies we should know about
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The date and time of the event
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Ramsnest Common, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Nearby places to Ramsnest Common
Other occasions in Ramsnest Common
Occasions we serve in Ramsnest Common
The family can spend time with guests.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Typical bookings include:
- One-year memorials
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Memorial events
- Family get-togethers after a service
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Witley station, about 3 miles north.
What your quote should include
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Allergen information for every dish
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
Looking after everyone
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Ask close family about dietary needs
If the service runs late, we wait.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who do not eat pork.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to sandwiches, a hog roast is a warm meal. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Why us?
- Timed around your day
- Carved to order by a chef
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- All the equipment comes with us
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Wake catering near Ramsnest Common
Ramsnest Common is about 11 miles south-east of Farnham, in Surrey. We cover wakes in Ramsnest Common, as well as the surrounding area. Ramsnest Common is one of 395 places in Surrey where we cater. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 11 miles away.
Ramsnest Common is within about 5 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
This part of Surrey takes in GU8, so your wake can be anywhere in it. We can cater a wake on streets such as Killinghurst Lane, Petworth Road and Cripplecrutch Hill or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. If your venue is just outside Ramsnest Common, we also cover Shillinglee (1 mile south-east), Ansteadbrook (1 mile south-west), Northchapel (2 miles south), Ebernoe (4 miles south-east) and Lurgashall (4 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (11 miles north), Farnham (11 miles north-west), Haslemere (3 miles west), Cranleigh (8 miles north-east), Ash (11 miles north) and Godalming (7 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Haslemere and District Hospital (2.7 miles west). Within reach you will find Blackdown and Shillinglee Lake.
What comes off the roaster
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we’ll plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing are the traditional pairing. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
What happens on the day
On the day, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. It then roasts slowly for several hours, timed so it’s ready when you want to eat. Autumn and winter afternoons in Ramsnest Common get dark early: about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while you’re at the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Ask for a quote
Every wake is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your wake: fill in our quote form.
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- 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