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Hog Roast for a Wake in Shillinglee, Surrey
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Shillinglee and across Surrey.
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Remembrance days
- Wakes at home
Book a hog roast in Shillinglee
Funeral wake catering in Shillinglee, carved to order
Wakes in Shillinglee happen at homes, halls, clubs and pubs. We need an outdoor spot to cook, and we serve indoors where the venue allows. Typical bookings include wakes at home and gatherings at clubs and pubs, with apple sauce, halloumi skewers and rotisserie chicken.
In rural Shillinglee, home or the hall is usual. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Shillinglee?
Hearty food that most people like, just right after a funeral.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Shillinglee:
- One-year memorials
- Family meals after a funeral
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Gatherings at the family home
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Witley station, about 3.8 miles north.
What to look for in a quote
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- The space, cover and access they need
- If the price includes VAT
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
What the cooking area needs
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- Space away from the building and any trees
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we serve
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
A closer look at the menu
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken goes into rolls or onto plates.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, in a roll, with salad on the side.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with sandwich platters, a hog roast is a warm meal. 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.
Why book our hog roast in Shillinglee
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- All the equipment comes with us
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
Take a look at our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
How it works
Carving is part of the show: the hog is carved in front of your guests, with crackling for everyone who wants it. Summer evenings in Shillinglee stay light until about 9:20pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- 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.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Before we arrive
- Name a contact for the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Ask for a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Arranging a wake in Shillinglee
Shillinglee is about 12 miles south-east of Farnham, in Surrey. We cover Shillinglee and its neighbours for wakes. Shillinglee is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we cater. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 12 miles away.
The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Shillinglee, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
For wakes in GU8, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. Other places close to Shillinglee we cover include Ramsnest Common (1 mile north-west), Northchapel (2 miles south-west), Ansteadbrook (2 miles west), Ebernoe (3 miles south) and Lurgashall (4 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (12 miles north), Farnham (12 miles north-west), Haslemere (4 miles west), Cranleigh (7 miles north-east), Ash (12 miles north) and Godalming (7 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Haslemere and District Hospital (3.8 miles west). The countryside around Shillinglee includes Shillinglee Lake and Blackdown.
Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we will confirm what we can provide.
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What else we do in Shillinglee
Allergies and dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
We arrive in good time and roast quietly, well away from the entrance.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who do not eat pork.
Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors are:
- Time on site
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The journey to the venue
- The number of people
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
What to tell us
These are the details we need:
- Roughly how many people
- The date and time of the event
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Allergies we should know about
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A photo of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
FAQs for Shillinglee
Is Shillinglee close to London?
About 37 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
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’ll follow the site rules.
Can you roast in the rain?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
What should we provide?
Very little: an outdoor cooking spot and someone to meet us.
Is there an alternative to pork?
There are chicken, vegetarian and vegan alternatives. Halal is not available.
What’s included?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We don’t provide halal meat.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away