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Funeral Wake Catering in Stonehill
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the wake makes the food part of your wake in Stonehill.
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Gatherings at the family home
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
A hog roast near Stonehill
A closer look at the menu
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
How our funeral wake catering works in Stonehill
We roast quietly on site while the service takes place, so food is ready when people arrive. Our staff serve calmly and clear away discreetly. Popular choices include apple sauce, new potatoes and roast pork in rolls or on plates, and we are frequently booked for family meals after a funeral and hall gatherings after a service.
In a small place like Stonehill, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. You’ll know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with family members cooking, we take the cooking off the family’s hands. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why us?
- All the equipment comes with us
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
After a funeral in Stonehill
Stonehill is about 3 miles north of Woking, in Surrey. Wherever your wake is in Stonehill, we can bring the roaster, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. We cater all 395 towns and villages across Surrey. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 8 miles away.
Relatives arriving by train should know that Longcross station is about 2.1 miles away.
For wakes in KT16, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. Local streets include Stonehill Road and Stonehill Crescent; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Ottershaw (1 mile east), Longcross (1 mile north-west), Mimbridge (2 miles south-west), Lyne (2 miles north-east) and Trumps Green (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (8 miles south), Woking (3 miles south), Camberley (8 miles west), Epsom (13 miles east), Farnham (15 miles south-west) and Ewell (13 miles east).
A little further out are Chobham Museum (2.2 miles south-west) and The Peacocks (3.1 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Gracious Pond and St Ann's Lake.
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- Permission from the hall or venue
- A contact for the day who isn’t immediate family
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Stonehill
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
Other occasions in Stonehill
Who books funeral wake catering in Stonehill?
It copes with timings that shift.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Stonehill and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Home wakes
- One-year memorials
- Wakes in village halls
After a service at Christ Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the price includes, item by item
- What crockery is supplied
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Whether VAT is included
How the day works
A hog roast is always cooked outside, on a level, open spot under cover, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We agree exactly where before the day. Summer evenings in Stonehill stay light until about 9:20pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
Preparing for the day
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Name a contact for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Get a quote
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Stonehill, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, use our quote form.
Related guides
What a hog roast costs
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- How long the roast and service take
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Distance from us
- The number of people
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, please mention:
- Any venue rules
- Allergies we should know about
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- What the outdoor space is like
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing normally contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
We serve when people arrive, quietly and respectfully.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who do not eat pork.
Planners, venues and businesses
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
FAQs for Stonehill
What’s the nearest station to Stonehill?
The closest is Longcross station, roughly 2.1 miles away.
How far is Stonehill from London?
Roughly 22 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is usually fine if the venue is happy.
Where can you serve a wake?
Most places, if the roaster can cook outside.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll adjust.
Who serves?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Where does the hog roast go?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
How much will it be?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards