Surrey · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Runfold
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Runfold and across Surrey.
- Life celebrations
- Memorial gatherings
- One-year memorials
A hog roast near Runfold
Wake catering near Runfold
Runfold is about 2 miles east of Farnham, in Surrey. We cater wakes at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Runfold and the surrounding area. We bring hog roasts to all 395 towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 8 miles away.
After a service at The Church of the Good Shepherd, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Farnham station, about 1.7 miles west. Runfold is within about 7 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We cater wakes across the GU10 and GU9 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include Greenacres, Crooksbury Road and Compton Way; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. For wakes just outside Runfold, we cover Compton (1 mile west), The Sands (1 mile east), Sandy Cross (1 mile north-east), Badshot Lea (1 mile north) and Seale (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (8 miles east), Woking (11 miles north-east), Camberley (9 miles north), Frimley (7 miles north), Haslemere (9 miles south) and Cranleigh (13 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Farnham Castle (2.2 miles west) and Museum of Farnham (2.2 miles west). Open spaces near Runfold include Culverswell Hill and Aunt's Pool.
- Local facilities include Seale and Tongham (1.4 miles north-east)
Funeral wake catering in Runfold, carved to order
Wake catering across Runfold and Surrey, wherever the family gathers. Whether it’s life celebrations and ashes ceremonies, we can cook rotisserie chicken, apple sauce and new potatoes.
In a small place like Runfold, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. The hog is roasted on site at your wake, low and slow, for hours, and carved only when you’re ready to eat.
Looking after everyone
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
Food is served as everyone gathers, quietly and respectfully.
China crockery is available on request.
Step by step
On the day, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. It then roasts slowly for several hours, worked back from your serving time. Most wakes in Runfold are held in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, but by late December it’s dark at about 3:55pm.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- The roast cooks while you are at the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
Getting ready for the day
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
How to get a price
Every wake is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your wake: use our quote form.
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Why choose a hog roast in Runfold?
Next to booking a function room menu, a hog roast at a hall is often simpler. 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.
Why book our hog roast in Runfold
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Our staff serve and clear
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Planners, venues and businesses
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Questions from Runfold
Which station is closest to Runfold?
Farnham station, about 1.7 miles west of the centre.
We’re gathering after a service at The Church of the Good Shepherd: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is typically elsewhere. Send us the address.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We pack everything away after service, so you are not left with the mess.
How big a hog will we need?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
Yes, add chicken or a vegetarian option.
How much will it be?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your wake for a quote.
Do you need anything from the family?
Very little: an outdoor cooking spot and someone to meet us.
What’s included?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Where the roaster can go in Runfold
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- Space away from the building and any trees
- A level outdoor area
- Approval from the landlord or committee
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the roaster
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
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What comes off the roaster
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, perfect for eating on the move. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Events we cater in Runfold
It copes with timings that shift.
However big or small the event in Runfold, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings frequently include:
- Church and village hall wakes
- One-year memorials
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Memorial gatherings
A club or hall near Runfold gives space for everyone and outdoor room for the roaster.
Questions to ask before booking
- VAT, if it applies
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- What crockery is supplied
- Travel and any London charges
What a hog roast costs
There is no fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Distance from us
- The number of people
- Crockery choices
- Site access
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
What to tell us
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Your menu choices
- A photo of the cooking area
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Roughly how many people
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away