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Hog Roast for a Wake in Tilford, Surrey
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the wake turns the food into a centrepiece of your wake in Tilford.
- Life celebrations
- Pub and club wakes
- Church and village hall wakes
Funeral wake catering in Tilford
Funeral wake catering near Tilford
A wake might be at home, a village or church hall, a club or a pub. We need an outdoor spot to cook, and the food can be served inside. On the menu are new potatoes, rotisserie chicken and roast pork in rolls or on plates, and we’re frequently booked for life celebrations and hall gatherings after a service.
Near Tilford, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
The process
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can get on with your wake. Summer evenings in Tilford stay light until about 9:20pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- We clear away discreetly.
How to prepare
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Get a quote
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Tilford questions
Which station is closest to Tilford?
Farnham station, about 2.5 miles north-west of the centre.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Can you roast in the rain?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
How long does the roast need?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Can you serve on plates?
Either: plates with sides or simple rolls.
Can you work around our timings?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
What do you need from us on the day?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Arranging a wake in Tilford
Tilford is about 3 miles south-east of Farnham, in Surrey. We bring a hog roast for the wake to wakes anywhere in Tilford, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. Tilford is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 9 miles away.
If relatives are coming by rail, Farnham station, about 2.5 miles north-west, is the nearest station. Local halls and clubs near Tilford can host a wake if home is too small. Tilford is within about 6 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We cater wakes across GU10 and the streets around it. From Tilford Street, Shepherds Way and Riversmeet or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. If your venue is just outside Tilford, we also cover Tilford Reeds (1 mile south-west), Tilford Common (1 mile south), Charleshill (1 mile east), Lower Bourne (2 miles west) and Millbridge (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (9 miles north-east), Woking (12 miles north-east), Camberley (10 miles north), Farnham (3 miles north-west), Frimley (9 miles north) and Haslemere (7 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Farnham Castle (3.2 miles north-west) and Seale and Tongham (2.5 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Upper Lake and Culverswell Hill.
- Nearby schools include South Farnham School (2.3 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find Barley Mow pub (within half a mile south-west)
What we serve, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, easy to eat standing up. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, straight from the roaster.
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What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- A friend or relative we can call
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- Space inside for guests
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Some families mix a hog roast with cakes brought by friends. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why book our hog roast in Tilford
- Carved to order by a chef
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Organising for someone else?
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll tell you what we can send.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Looking after everyone
Not everyone eats pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Ask close family about dietary needs
Name a friend or relative as our contact, so the immediate family is not disturbed.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Tilford?
There are options for those who do not eat pork.
In Tilford and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Church and village hall wakes
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Memorial gatherings
- Remembrance days
After a service at Church of All Saints, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Questions to ask before booking
- Travel and any London charges
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Who carves and who serves
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Distance from us
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How long the roast and service take
- Plates or china
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Rough numbers
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The venue or postcode
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A photo of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away