Surrey · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Tilford Reeds, Surrey
Funeral wake catering in Tilford Reeds: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Memorial events
- One-year memorials
Funeral wake catering in Tilford Reeds
Funeral wake catering near Tilford Reeds
We cater wakes in Tilford Reeds and the surrounding area, wherever the family gathers. Typical bookings include memorial events and wakes at a local club, serving salads, apple sauce and rotisserie chicken.
Near Tilford Reeds, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
The menu, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, roasted until golden.
Planners, venues and businesses
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Prices and what affects them
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Access to the cooking area
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Crockery choices
- Travel to Tilford Reeds
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, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Details that help
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- Roughly how many people
- Your date and serving time
- Where the event is
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
Tilford Reeds: halls, homes and travel
Tilford Reeds is about 2 miles south-east of Farnham, in Surrey. Wakes in Tilford Reeds are part of our patch. We cater all 395 towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Tilford Reeds to Guildford (9 miles away).
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Farnham station, about 2.3 miles north-west. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Tilford Reeds; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
This part of Surrey takes in GU10, and we can cater your wake anywhere in it. For wakes just outside Tilford Reeds, we cover Tilford (1 mile north-east), Tilford Common (1 mile south-east), Millbridge (1 mile south-west), Lower Bourne (1 mile north-west) and Shortfield Common (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (9 miles north-east), Woking (12 miles north-east), Camberley (11 miles north), Frimley (9 miles north), Haslemere (7 miles south) and Cranleigh (13 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Farnham Castle (3 miles north-west) and Museum of Farnham (2.7 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Upper Lake and Farnham Heath.
- Nearby schools include Edgeborough School (1.3 miles west) and South Farnham School (2.1 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include Barley Mow pub (0.6 miles east)
Who books funeral wake catering in Tilford Reeds?
We serve calmly and clear away discreetly.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Tilford Reeds and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Wakes at a local club
- Remembrance gatherings
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Hall gatherings after a service
Families holding a service at Church of All Saints frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
What to look for in a quote
- The full menu and the sides
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Questions from Tilford Reeds
Can you do a hog roast in Moor Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Ask them first.
Which station is closest to Tilford Reeds?
The closest is Farnham station, roughly 2.3 miles away.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Often, yes. Contact us as soon as you have a date and we will answer straight away.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you are not left with the mess.
Do you cater in village halls?
Homes, halls, clubs and venues, given an outdoor cooking area.
Can you serve on plates?
Plates come as standard, and china is available on request.
What should we provide?
Just the venue, rough numbers and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
Is mains power needed?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Before you choose a spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- Space away from the building and any trees
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- A level outdoor area
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
From the roaster
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Some families mix a hog roast with cakes brought by friends. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
What you get with us
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
See our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Planning for dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
We arrive in good time and roast quietly, well away from the entrance.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
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The process
Rain doesn’t stop the roast, because we cook under cover. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. Wakes in Tilford Reeds are typically in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, though in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We cook on site.
- We serve quietly.
- We leave the venue tidy.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Get a quote
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Tilford Reeds, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- 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