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Funeral Wake Catering in Tongham
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Tongham and the surrounding area.
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Anniversary memorials
- Memorial events
Planning an event in Tongham?
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Some ideas:
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Keep the alternatives labelled
Our staff are discreet and respectful throughout.
Let us know if there is something the person especially liked.
About our funeral wake catering in Tongham
Wakes in Tongham happen at homes, halls, clubs and pubs. Wherever it is, the roaster cooks outdoors under cover, and we serve indoors where the venue allows. On the menu are rotisserie chicken, salads and halloumi skewers, and typical bookings are for wakes in village halls and gatherings after a cremation.
In Tongham, the hall is often where people gather, and its grounds suit the roaster. The hog is roasted on site at your wake, low and slow, for hours, and carved only when you’re ready to eat.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Tongham?
Quiet, respectful service.
Here’s what people in Tongham most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Memorial events
- Wakes in village halls
- One-year memorials
- Wakes at a local club
If there is not room at home, a hall or club near Tongham may suit.
Comparing caterers
- Staffing on the day
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Travel and any London charges
- VAT, if it applies
Working with your venue
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
After a funeral in Tongham
Tongham is about 1 mile south-east of Aldershot, in Surrey. Wakes in Tongham are part of our patch, as well as the surrounding area. Tongham is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Tongham to Guildford (about 7 miles away).
For family travelling by train, Ash station is about 1.4 miles away. After a service at Church of St Paul, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
For wakes in GU10, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many guests. Local streets include The Street, Chester Way and Lambourne Way; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Close by, we cover wakes in Sandy Cross (1 mile south), Ash (1 mile north-east), Seale (1 mile south-east), Ash Green (1 mile north-east) and Badshot Lea (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (7 miles east), Woking (9 miles north-east), Camberley (7 miles north), Farnham (3 miles south-west), Frimley (6 miles north) and Haslemere (10 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Ash Museum (1.3 miles north-east) and Farnham Castle (3.2 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Aunt's Pool and Hog's Back.
- Schools near Tongham include The Connaught School (less than half a mile north-west) and Ash Manor School (0.5 miles north)
- Local pubs include The White Hart pub (less than half a mile south-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Seale and Tongham (1 mile south)
Why choose a hog roast in Tongham?
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea. 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. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Why Tongham hosts choose us
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Served at the time you choose
- Sides to make it a full meal
Read our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Nearby places to Tongham
What else we do in Tongham
Step by step
The secret is time: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin crisps into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. For a summer wake in Tongham, there is light until about 9:20pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- We set up and roast while you’re at the service.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Send final numbers in good time
- Give us a contact number for the day
How to get a price
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Tongham, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, use our quote form.
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What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and it suits fussy eaters.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, a hot, filling option of their own.
Planning the cooking spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Clearance from walls and branches
- A contact for the day who is not immediate family
- A level outdoor area
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
Questions from Tongham
Which station is closest to Tongham?
Ash station, about 1.4 miles north-east of the centre.
How far is Tongham from London?
About 33 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
When do you start roasting?
Hours rather than minutes. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
How do we prepare?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We’ll bring the rest.
Can you work around our timings?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors are:
- Menu choices and extras
- How long the roast and service take
- The number of people
- Plates or china
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Your menu choices
- Any venue rules
- Where the event is
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A photo of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards