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Funeral Wake Catering for Shackleford
Funeral wake catering in Shackleford: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Family meals after a funeral
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
Planning an event in Shackleford?
Funeral wake catering in Shackleford, slow-roasted on site
A wake in Shackleford is a chance to gather, talk and share a warm meal. A hog roast is simple, hearty food that most people enjoy, and nobody in the family has to cook. Popular choices include new potatoes, apple sauce and rotisserie chicken, and we’re regularly asked to cater gatherings after a cremation and celebrations of life.
In a small place like Shackleford, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours, then carved fresh for your guests.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Next to booking a function room menu, a hog roast at home or a hall can be simpler and better value. For larger numbers, a hog roast is normally good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why us?
- Planned to your running order
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- All the equipment comes with us
Read how we price or the cost guide.
A closer look at the menu
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, turned until the skin is golden.
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 affects the price in Shackleford
Things that change the price:
- Menu choices and extras
- Travel to Shackleford
- The number of people
- The serving time and how long we are on site
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
What we need to know
To get the best quote, send us:
- Allergies we should know about
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Roughly how many people
- What the outdoor space is like
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing typically contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
Name a friend or relative as our contact, so the immediate family isn’t disturbed.
Ask about china.
Before you choose a spot
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- Permission from the hall or venue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
Step by step
Here’s how the day generally runs: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the roast cooks gently through the day, and our chef carves it when you are ready. In late September, sunset in Shackleford is about 7:05pm; in December, about 3:55pm, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- The roast cooks while you’re at the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We pack up quietly.
Before we arrive
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Get a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
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Wake catering near Shackleford
Shackleford is about 5 miles south-west of Guildford, in Surrey. We cover wakes in Shackleford. We cater 395 places across Surrey.
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Godalming station, about 2.2 miles south-east. A club or hall near Shackleford gives space for everyone and outdoor room for the roaster. Shackleford is within about 7 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
For wakes in GU8, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. That could mean a wake in a garden on The Street, Lombard Street and Chalk Lane, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. If your venue is just outside Shackleford, we also cover Hurtmore (1 mile east), Puttenham (2 miles north), Compton (2 miles north-east), Wanborough (2 miles north) and Binscombe (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (5 miles north-east), Woking (9 miles north-east), Camberley (10 miles north), Farnham (6 miles west), Dorking (15 miles east) and Frimley (8 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Charterhouse School Museum (1.8 miles east) and Milford Hospital (2.9 miles south-east). The countryside around Shackleford includes Farncombe Wood and Hog's Back.
- Local schools include Prior's Field School (0.8 miles north-east)
- Local facilities include Seale and Tongham (3 miles north-west)
Planning the wake in Shackleford
Alternatives are available.
However big or small the event in Shackleford, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings frequently include:
- One-year memorials
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
After a service at Church of St Mary, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What to look for in a quote
- Any travel or access charges
- How many staff will carve and serve
- If the price includes VAT
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
For event organisers in Shackleford
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
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.
Common questions in Shackleford
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.
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. You will know our arrival time in advance.
Do we need our own staff?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
Do you cover Shackleford?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Shackleford and Surrey. Send us the address for a quote.
What space does the roaster need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards