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Funeral Wake Catering in Upper Eashing
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the wake makes the food part of your wake in Upper Eashing.
- Celebrations of life
- Hall gatherings after a service
- One-year memorials
A hog roast near Upper Eashing
Funeral wake catering near Upper Eashing
Services can run over, and that’s fine: we will hold the food until people arrive. Give us a contact for the day. We serve roast pork in rolls or on plates, apple sauce and halloumi skewers, and we’re frequently booked for family get-togethers after a service and wakes in village halls.
In rural Upper Eashing, home or the hall is usual. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
Why choose a hog roast in Upper Eashing?
Compared with family members cooking, a catered hog roast lets everyone be together. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
What you get with us
- Our staff serve and clear
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
See our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what affects the price:
- Time on site
- Plates or china
- How many people are eating
- How easy it is to reach the spot
For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What to tell us
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Allergies we should know about
- Roughly how many people
Send us the date, the address or GU7 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
After a funeral in Upper Eashing
Upper Eashing is about 5 miles south-west of Guildford, in Surrey. We bring a hog roast for the wake to wakes anywhere in Upper Eashing, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook. Upper Eashing is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we cater.
After a service at St Mark's Church and Community Centre, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. Upper Eashing is within about 7 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
This part of Surrey takes in GU7, and we can cater your wake anywhere in it. Your wake could be at a house on Eashing Lane and Lower Eashing, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Lower Eashing (1 mile north-west), Aaron's Hill (1 mile east), Norney (1 mile north-west), Milford (1 mile south) and Peper Harow (1 mile west). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (5 miles north-east), Woking (10 miles north), Camberley (11 miles north), Farnham (7 miles west), Dorking (14 miles east) and Frimley (10 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Milford Hospital (1.4 miles south-east) and Guildford Castle (4.6 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Frith Hill and Lower Lake.
- Local schools include St Hilary's School (1.1 miles east) and Godalming College (1.3 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Stag on the River pub (within half a mile west)
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Upper Eashing
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’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Is Upper Eashing too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is generally fine if the venue is happy.
What do we need to organise?
Not much: the space and a contact.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your wake for a quote.
What space does the roaster need?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A picture helps.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Can you do something else?
We can add alternatives for those who need them.
What comes off the roaster
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing are the traditional pairing. Note that stuffing normally contains gluten.
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken can be served in a roll or on a plate.
What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If things run late, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so keep us posted on the day. In late September, sunset in Upper Eashing is about 7:05pm; in December, about 3:55pm, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- Get in touch when the date is set.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Tips:
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
We set up quietly and start the roast early, out of the way of arriving guests.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
Towns and villages near Upper Eashing
Other occasions in Upper Eashing
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- Permission from the hall or venue
- A level outdoor area
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Upper Eashing
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
Why choose funeral wake catering in Upper Eashing?
It’s simple, warm, familiar food, just right after a funeral.
Here’s what people in Upper Eashing most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Anniversary memorials
- Pub and club wakes
- Remembrance gatherings
- Gatherings after a cremation
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Godalming station, roughly 1.1 miles east of the centre.
Before booking anyone
- Travel and any London charges
- If the price includes VAT
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away