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Hog Roast for a Wake in Stroud Common, Surrey
Funeral wake catering in Stroud Common: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Home wakes
- Memorial gatherings
Funeral wake catering for Stroud Common
Who books funeral wake catering in Stroud Common?
The family can spend time with guests.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Stroud Common and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Life celebrations
- Remembrance gatherings
- Wakes at home
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is Chilworth station, about 2.7 miles north.
What to look for in a quote
- Travel and any London charges
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Staffing on the day
- Plates, china and cutlery
Funeral wake catering near Stroud Common
Wake catering across Stroud Common and Surrey, at homes, halls and venues. For gatherings at clubs and pubs and memorial events, we will put together a menu of apple sauce, new potatoes and rotisserie chicken.
In a small place like Stroud Common, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Compared with a venue’s set menu, a hog roast at home or a hall can be simpler and better value. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Why us?
- Served at the time you choose
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- All the equipment comes with us
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
See our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Allergies and dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Check with family about dietary needs
We serve when people arrive, quietly and respectfully.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who don’t eat pork.
How the day works
Carving is part of the show: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, with crackling for everyone who wants it. Most wakes in Stroud Common are held in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, but by late December it’s dark at about 3:55pm.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
How to get a price
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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Wakes in Stroud Common: venues and practical details
Stroud Common is about 6 miles south-east of Guildford, in Surrey. From village halls to gardens and fields, wakes around Stroud Common suit a hog roast. Stroud Common is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Stroud Common to Guildford (6 miles away).
For a service at a church like Christ Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. Stroud Common is within about 4 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Wherever your wake is in GU5, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Stroud Lane and Church Hill, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Other places close to Stroud Common we cover include Shamley Green (1 mile north-west), Rowly (1 mile south), Grafham (1 mile south-west), Birtley Green (2 miles west) and Wonersh (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (6 miles north-west), Woking (10 miles north), Camberley (14 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles north-east), Horley (15 miles east) and Redhill (15 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include St. Luke’s Hospital (4.6 miles north-west) and Guildford Castle (4.7 miles north-west). The countryside around Stroud Common includes Silent Pool and St Martha's Hill and Colyer's Hanger.
- Local pubs include Bricklayers Arms (0.7 miles north-west)
Prices and what affects them
Things that change the price:
- Whether you want china
- Site access
- How long the roast and service take
- Numbers
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Where the event is
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Before you choose a spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- A contact for the day who isn’t immediate family
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we serve
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
Common questions in Stroud Common
Is Stroud Common too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
We are gathering after a service at Christ Church: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is usually elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Do we need to provide electricity?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
How much will it be?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your wake for a quote.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We do not provide halal meat.
Can we just hire the roaster?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
What’s included?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
How do you work out quantities?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so tell us your best estimate. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
A closer look at the menu
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and it suits fussy eaters.
Also near Stroud Common
More for events in Stroud Common
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away