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Hog Roast for a Wake in Sandhills, Surrey
We bring a hog roast for the wake across Sandhills and Surrey, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Remembrance days
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Family get-togethers after a service
Book a hog roast in Sandhills
Funeral wake catering near Sandhills
Wake catering across Sandhills and Surrey, at homes, halls and venues. Whether it’s gatherings after scattering ashes and one-year memorials, we can cook new potatoes, halloumi skewers and apple sauce for your guests.
For a wake near Sandhills, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
We dress smartly and keep a low profile throughout.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Towns and villages near Sandhills
What else we do in Sandhills
Where the roaster can go in Sandhills
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Sandhills
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
Arranging a wake in Sandhills
Sandhills is about 8 miles south-east of Farnham, in Surrey. From village halls to gardens and fields, wakes around Sandhills suit a hog roast. Sandhills is one of 395 places in Surrey where we cater. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 9 miles away.
If relatives are coming by rail, Witley station is about 0.5 miles away. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Sandhills; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Wakes anywhere in GU8 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. Local streets include Brook Road, Sebastopol Lane and Hatch Lane; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Other places close to Sandhills we cover include Brook (1 mile west), Wormley (1 mile east), Hambledon (1 mile east), Bowlhead Green (1 mile west) and Witley (1 mile north). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (9 miles north-east), Woking (13 miles north), Camberley (14 miles north), Farnham (8 miles north-west), Frimley (13 miles north) and Haslemere (4 miles south-west).
A little further out are Milford Hospital (2.7 miles north-east). Open spaces near Sandhills include Hydon's Ball and Farncombe Wood.
- Schools near Sandhills include Witley CofE Controlled Infant School (1.1 miles north-east) and Rodborough (2.1 miles north)
- Local pubs include Dog And Pheasant Public House (0.6 miles west)
Working with your venue
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
FAQs for Sandhills
Which station is closest to Sandhills?
The closest is Witley station, roughly 0.5 miles away.
Do you cater at venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Where does the hog roast go?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a picture if you are unsure.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
What happens in bad weather?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
How long does the roast need?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
What should we provide?
Only the place, numbers and a contact. We bring everything else.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, for confident cooks. We will explain the details with your quote.
Events we cater in Sandhills
Hearty food that most people like, just right after a funeral.
Whatever the occasion in Sandhills, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings often include:
- Gatherings at the family home
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Remembrance days
- Memorial gatherings
After a service at Church of All Saints, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What your quote should include
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Whether plates or china are included
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
A closer look at the menu
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who don’t eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and children generally like it too.
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.
What a hog roast costs
We work out each quote from:
- Plates or china
- Access to the cooking area
- Time on site
- Which meats and sides you choose
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Dietary requirements
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Roughly how many people
- The address or postcode
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your wake for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
If the hall or pub provides food, ask whether outside caterers are allowed. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What you get with us
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Carved to order by a chef
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
See our prices page and the cost guide.
How it works
The secret is time: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin turns into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. In late September, sunset in Sandhills is about 7:05pm; in December, about 3:55pm, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- Share the date, place and 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.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Ask for a quote
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
Read more
- 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
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards