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Hog Roast for a Wake in Redlands, Surrey
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Redlands and the surrounding area.
- Celebrations of life
- Wakes at home
- Hall gatherings after a service
A hog roast near Redlands
Funeral wake catering near Redlands
Wakes are frequently arranged at short notice. Get in touch as soon as the date is set, and we’ll give you a quick answer. We serve new potatoes, apple sauce and roast pork in rolls or on plates, and we are often booked for gatherings at clubs and pubs and memorial events.
For a wake near Redlands, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the roaster in the yard or garden. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat.
What comes off the roaster
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it’s needed, which keeps it hot and moist right to the last roll.
For event organisers in Redlands
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Where the roaster can go in Redlands
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- A short route for the equipment
- A friend or relative we can call
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
Places near Redlands
What else we do in Redlands
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Here’s what affects the price:
- Plates or china
- Distance from us
- Time on site
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Details that help
When you enquire, please mention:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Your menu choices
- The date and time of the event
- 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: fill in our quote form.
Wakes in Redlands: venues and practical details
Redlands is about 3 miles south of Fleet, in Surrey. We set up the roaster at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Redlands and the surrounding area. We bring hog roasts to 395 places in Surrey. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 12 miles away.
If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is Farnham station, about 2.9 miles south-east.
Wakes anywhere in GU10 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Warren Corner (1 mile east), Crondall (1 mile south-west), Dora's Green (1 mile south-east), Ewshot (1 mile east) and Bowling Alley (1 mile north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (12 miles east), Woking (13 miles north-east), Camberley (9 miles north-east), Farnham (3 miles south-east), Frimley (7 miles north-east) and Haslemere (12 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Hart Shopping Centre (3.1 miles north) and Museum of Farnham (2.4 miles south-east). Open spaces near Redlands include Farnham Park and Beacon Hill.
- Nearby schools include St Nicholas' School (1 mile north) and Court Moor School (2.4 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Plume Of Feathers Public House (0.7 miles west)
Common questions in Redlands
Can you cater after a service at Church of All Saints?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is typically elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Which station is closest to Redlands?
The closest is Farnham station, roughly 2.9 miles away.
Is a week’s notice enough?
We do our best at short notice. Tell us the details for a quick answer.
Can you cater at home?
Homes, halls, clubs and venues, given an outdoor cooking area.
Is mains power needed?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
Do you serve rolls or plates?
Both are possible: plates with sides or simple rolls.
Is there an alternative to pork?
There are chicken, vegetarian and vegan alternatives. We don’t offer halal meat.
Do you cover Redlands?
Yes, Redlands is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will confirm availability.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Rolls and stuffing normally contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Request gluten-free rolls
We arrive in good time and roast quietly, out of the way of arriving guests.
Add chicken as an alternative.
Planning the wake in Redlands
It is simple, warm, familiar food, which is what people want after a service.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Typical bookings include:
- Remembrance gatherings
- Gatherings at the family home
- Celebrations of life
- Anniversary memorials
For a service at a church like Church of All Saints, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Allergen information for every dish
- The full menu and the sides
Step by step
Here’s how the day typically runs: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the roast cooks gently through the day, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. Late-December sunset in Redlands is about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while you are at the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
How to prepare
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Send final numbers in good time
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or GU10 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to sandwiches, hot food feels more caring, especially in colder months. The main driver is numbers: the price per head typically falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why Redlands hosts choose us
- Timed around your day
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Our staff serve and clear
Take a look at our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away