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Funeral Wake Catering for Rowly
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the wake makes the food part of your wake in Rowly.
- Celebrations of life
- Gatherings at the family home
- Pub and club wakes
Planning an event in Rowly?
Funeral wake catering in Rowly, slow-roasted on site
Wake catering across Rowly and Surrey, at homes, halls and venues, with the roast cooked on site. We are frequently asked to cater gatherings at the family home and family get-togethers after a service, with new potatoes, halloumi skewers and salads.
For a wake near Rowly, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours, and carved only when you’re ready to eat.
What the cooking area needs
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- A safe distance from the hall
- A short route for the equipment
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- New potatoes
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:
- Travel to Rowly
- Numbers
- Site access
- Whether you want china
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
What we need to know
To check the date and the space, we’ll need:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The venue or postcode
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The date and time of the event
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, use our quote form.
How the day works
We arrive hours before you want to eat, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. Your guests will smell it long before they see it. Wakes in Rowly are generally in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, though in December it’s dark by 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.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Name a contact for the day
How to get a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Rowly
How far is Rowly from London?
About 29 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Rowly?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Where does the hog roast go?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll check it with you before booking.
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.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Can you do something else?
We can add alternatives for those who need them.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
We will always try. Tell us the details for a quick answer.
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with sandwich platters, hot food feels more caring. For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What you get with us
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Take a look at our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
Who books funeral wake catering in Rowly?
Alternatives are available.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Rowly. Here are some of the most popular:
- One-year memorials
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Chilworth station, about 3.9 miles north.
Before booking anyone
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- If the price includes VAT
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- How many staff will carve and serve
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Tips:
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
We arrive in good time and roast quietly, out of the way of arriving guests.
China crockery is available on request.
For event organisers in Rowly
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll tell you what we can send.
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Rowly: halls, homes and travel
Rowly is about 7 miles south-east of Guildford, in Surrey. We cover wakes in Rowly, as well as the surrounding area. We cater 395 places across Surrey. Our bookings stretch from Rowly to Guildford (7 miles away).
Rowly is within about 5 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
This part of Surrey takes in GU6 and GU5. From Guildford Road, Strathavon Close and Smithwood Avenue or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Other places close to Rowly we cover include Stroud Common (1 mile north), Elmbridge Village (1 mile south), Grafham (2 miles west), Shamley Green (2 miles north-west) and Birtley Green (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (7 miles north-west), Woking (11 miles north), Camberley (15 miles north-west), Horley (15 miles east), Farnham (13 miles west) and Reigate (14 miles east).
A little further out are Milford Hospital (5.2 miles west). Open spaces near Rowly include Lower Lake and St Martha's Hill and Colyer's Hanger.
Nearby places to Rowly
Also in Rowly
The menu, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors 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