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Funeral Wake Catering for Thorncombe Street
We bring a hog roast for the wake to Thorncombe Street and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Remembrance gatherings
- Gatherings at the family home
- Anniversary memorials
Planning an event in Thorncombe Street?
After a funeral in Thorncombe Street
Thorncombe Street is about 5 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. We take a hog roast for the wake to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Thorncombe Street and the surrounding area. We bring hog roasts to all 395 towns and villages across Surrey.
The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Thorncombe Street; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Wherever your wake is in GU5, we can roast on site for your guests. Your wake could be at a house on Thorncombe Street and Alldens Hill, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Munstead Heath (1 mile west), Birtley Green (1 mile north-east), Grafham (1 mile east), Hascombe (1 mile south) and Bramley (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (5 miles north), Woking (10 miles north), Camberley (13 miles north-west), Farnham (10 miles west), Dorking (11 miles east) and Frimley (12 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Milford Hospital (2.4 miles west) and Godalming Museum (2.2 miles north-west). Open spaces near Thorncombe Street include Farncombe Wood and Hydon's Ball.
Funeral wake catering in Thorncombe Street, carved to order
We keep things simple for families: a short conversation, a clear quote and a calm service on the day. On the menu are salads, rotisserie chicken and roast pork in rolls or on plates, and we are regularly asked to cater wakes at a local club and ashes ceremonies.
For a wake near Thorncombe Street, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Timings are planned around your wake, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
Questions from Thorncombe Street
Do you come out to small places like Thorncombe Street?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
What’s the price?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your wake for a quote.
Can you work around our timings?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Do you serve the food?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
What about coeliacs?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You will get allergen details for everything.
Do you need anything from the family?
Just the venue, rough numbers and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
When do you start roasting?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Working with your venue
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
The menu, dish by dish
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.
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who do not eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and children typically like it too.
Why choose a hog roast in Thorncombe Street?
Compared with family members cooking, a catered hog roast lets everyone be together. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
Why book with us
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Timed around your day
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Our staff serve and clear
See how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Who books funeral wake catering in Thorncombe Street?
The family can spend time with guests.
Whatever the occasion in Thorncombe Street, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We are often asked to cater:
- Church and village hall wakes
- Gatherings at the family home
- Pub and club wakes
- Memorial gatherings
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Godalming station, roughly 2.3 miles north-west of the centre.
Questions to ask before you book
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Whether VAT is included
- How dietary needs are handled
How we price a hog roast for the wake
The biggest factors are:
- How many people are eating
- The journey to the venue
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
What to tell us
When you enquire, please mention:
- Allergies we should know about
- An estimate of numbers
- The date and time of the event
- Your menu choices
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
Where the roaster can go in Thorncombe Street
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- A safe distance from the hall
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- Parking close by for our vehicle
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
The process
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can enjoy your wake. Most wakes in Thorncombe Street are held in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, 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.
- The roast cooks while you are at the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We pack up quietly.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about tight access
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Allergies and dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
Our staff are discreet and respectful.
Let us know if there is something the person especially liked.
Towns and villages near Thorncombe Street
More for events in Thorncombe Street
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards