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Hog Roast for a Wake in Shortheath, Surrey
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Shortheath and across Surrey.
- Home wakes
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Ashes ceremonies
Planning an event in Shortheath?
For event organisers in Shortheath
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Funeral wake catering near Shortheath
Funerals are normally planned within a week or two. Contact us as soon as the date is set, and we will give you a quick answer. For life celebrations and gatherings after a cremation, we can cook halloumi skewers, new potatoes and salads.
For a wake near Shortheath, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
Who books funeral wake catering in Shortheath?
It copes with timings that shift.
Here’s what people in Shortheath most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Ashes ceremonies
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Remembrance days
- Celebrations of life
For a service at a church like St Peter's Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
What your quote should include
- Whether plates or china are included
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Any travel or access charges
- Staffing on the day
A closer look at the menu
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken goes into rolls or onto plates alongside the pork.
What a hog roast costs
We don’t use a fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Whether you want china
- How many people are eating
- Time on site
- The journey to the venue
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, please mention:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- What the outdoor space is like
- Where the event is
- Dietary requirements
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
Questions from Shortheath
Which station is closest to Shortheath?
Farnham station, about 1.3 miles north-east of the centre.
Could you cook in Underdown nature reserve?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Who serves?
You do not need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
What do you need from us on the day?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
How big a hog will we need?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so a good estimate matters. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll fit around changes.
Is mains power needed?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
What do we need to organise?
Only the place, numbers and a contact. We bring everything else.
Shortheath: halls, homes and travel
Shortheath is about 1 mile south-west of Farnham, in Surrey. We cater wakes across Shortheath and nearby, from gardens to fields. Shortheath is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Shortheath to Guildford (about 11 miles away).
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Farnham station is about 1.3 miles away. With the B3384 nearby, it’s easy for family travelling by car to reach Shortheath. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Shortheath, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wakes anywhere in GU9 and GU10 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. Your wake could be at a house on Shortheath Road, Little Thurbans Close and Sunnydell Lane or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Main roads around Shortheath include the B3384, which makes travel to your wake easy. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Wrecclesham (1 mile west), Boundstone (1 mile south), Rowledge (1 mile south-west), Holt Pound (1 mile south-west) and Bucks Horn Oak (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (11 miles east), Woking (13 miles north-east), Camberley (10 miles north), Frimley (9 miles north-east), Haslemere (8 miles south-east) and Cranleigh (15 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Farnham Castle (1.6 miles north) and Museum of Farnham (1.2 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Aunt's Pool and Farnham Heath.
- Local schools include Weydon School (0.5 miles north-west) and Weydon School (0.5 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Royal Oak Public House (0.5 miles west)
How it works
We arrive hours before you want to eat, since slow roasting can’t be rushed. The smell generally brings people over long before we carve. In winter, it is dark in Shortheath by about 4:00pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Share the date, place and rough numbers.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- We clear away discreetly.
Getting ready for the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Gather dietary requirements early
How to get a price
Every wake is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your wake for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning the cooking spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- A friend or relative we can call
- Space inside for guests
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the roaster
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with sandwich platters, a hog roast is a warm meal. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why book with us
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Timed around your day
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
Looking after everyone
Rolls and stuffing normally contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen list
Name a friend or relative as our contact, so the immediate family is not disturbed.
Add chicken as an alternative.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards