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Hog Roast for a Wake in Upper Hale, Surrey
Funeral wake catering in Upper Hale: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Wakes at home
- Anniversary memorials
- Memorial gatherings
Book a hog roast in Upper Hale
About our funeral wake catering in Upper Hale
A wake might be at home, a village or church hall, a club or a pub. Wherever it is, the roaster cooks outdoors under cover, and we serve indoors where the venue allows. Whether it is celebrations of life and home wakes, we can cook salads, roast pork in rolls or on plates and rotisserie chicken.
In Upper Hale, the hall or the family home is a natural choice. Tell us about outdoor space for the roaster. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
After a funeral in Upper Hale
Upper Hale is about 2 miles north of Farnham, in Surrey. Upper Hale is well within our area for wakes. We bring hog roasts to all 395 towns and villages in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 10 miles away.
Upper Hale is on or near the A3016 and B3005, handy for relatives driving in. For a service at a church like St Mark the Evangelist Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Here we cover the GU9 postcode area. Whether your wake is on Queens Lane, Ball and Wicket Lane and Upper Hale Road or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Main roads around Upper Hale include the A3016 and B3005, so getting the roaster to your wake is simple. If your venue is just outside Upper Hale, we also cover Heath End (1 mile east), Hale (1 mile south-east), Weybourne (1 mile east), Badshot Lea (1 mile east) and Farnham (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (10 miles east), Woking (11 miles north-east), Camberley (7 miles north-east), Frimley (6 miles north-east), Haslemere (11 miles south) and Cranleigh (15 miles south-east).
A little further out are Fleet Community Hospital (4.3 miles north-west) and Hart Shopping Centre (3.7 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Aunt's Pool and Beacon Hill.
- Local schools include Farnham Heath End School (0.6 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Six Bells pub (1 mile south-east)
- Other local spots include Prince Consort's Library (1.7 miles north-east)
Allergies and dietary needs
Some guests won’t eat pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Request gluten-free rolls
Food is served as everyone gathers, quietly and respectfully.
China crockery is available on request.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a cold buffet, a warm plated meal is more comforting. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why book with us
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Carved to order by a chef
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
Read how we price and what a hog roast costs.
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Occasions we serve in Upper Hale
One roast feeds everyone together, so people can sit and talk.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Upper Hale:
- Life celebrations
- Remembrance days
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Home wakes
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the closest railway station is Farnham station, roughly 1.6 miles south of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- A clear list of what’s included
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Any travel or access charges
What happens on the day
On the day, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. It then roasts slowly for several hours, worked back from your serving time. Most wakes in Upper Hale are held in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, but by late December it is dark at about 3:55pm.
- Contact us when the date is set.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- We serve quietly.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Getting a price
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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The menu, dish by dish
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.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Space, access and the venue
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- A short route for the equipment
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- A contact for the day who is not immediate family
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we serve
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
Questions from Upper Hale
Can you do a hog roast in Weybourne LNR?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Is Upper Hale close to London?
Roughly 35 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
Who serves?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
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.
How do we prepare?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
Can you serve on plates?
Either: rolls for a simple meal, plates with salads and potatoes for a fuller one.
Can you cater at home?
Homes, halls, clubs and venues, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook.
Other occasions in Upper Hale
What affects the price in Upper Hale
Your quote depends on:
- Menu choices and extras
- Plates or china
- Site access
- How long the roast and service take
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, please mention:
- A photo of the cooking area
- Any venue rules
- Rough numbers
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away