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Hog Roast for a Wake in Willey Green, 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 Willey Green.
- One-year memorials
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Wakes in village halls
A hog roast near Willey Green
How our funeral wake catering works in Willey Green
We know families have a lot to arrange: one call, one quote and quiet, reliable service. We serve salads, roast pork in rolls or on plates and apple sauce, and typical bookings are for remembrance gatherings and anniversary memorials.
For a wake near Willey Green, a farmhouse or village hall often works well. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
What comes off the roaster
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some guests will be vegetarian, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and our chef carves it to order.
Why choose a hog roast in Willey Green?
Compared with a venue’s set menu, a hog roast at home or a hall can be simpler and better value. The main driver is numbers: the price per head typically falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why book with us
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Carved to order by a chef
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Take a look at our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Stuffing typically contains gluten
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
One contact for the day helps, so the family can focus on guests.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
Before you choose a spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
What affects the price in Willey Green
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Whether you want china
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Numbers
- Menu choices and extras
Midweek and quieter months are often 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 enquire, it helps to include:
- The address or postcode
- Roughly how many people
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of the cooking area
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A picture of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
Nearby places to Willey Green
What else we do in Willey Green
The process
When we arrive, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. It then roasts slowly for several hours, timed so it’s ready when you want to eat. Late-December sunset in Willey Green is about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:20pm.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- We set up and roast while you are at the service.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- We clear away discreetly.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Give us a contact number for the day
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Events we cater in Willey Green
Alternatives are available.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Willey Green:
- Pub and club wakes
- Remembrance days
- Family meals after a funeral
- Life celebrations
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Mark, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
What your quote should include
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Whether plates or china are included
- Allergen information for every dish
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
After a funeral in Willey Green
Willey Green is about 4 miles west of Guildford, in Surrey. Thinking about a hog roast for the wake in Willey Green? We cover the whole area. We cover 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages.
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Wanborough station, roughly 1.1 miles south-west of the centre.
For wakes in GU3, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. From Aldershot Road, Homestead Drive and Bailes Lane or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. If your venue is just outside Willey Green, we also cover Normandy (1 mile west), Flexford (1 mile south-west), Wood Street Village (1 mile south-east), Christmas Pie (1 mile south-west) and Fairlands (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (4 miles east), Woking (5 miles north-east), Camberley (6 miles north-west), Farnham (7 miles south-west), Egham (13 miles north) and Walton-on-Thames (14 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Ash Museum (2.7 miles west) and Guildford Castle (4 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Hog's Back and Ash Ranges.
- Local pubs include Duke of Normandy pub (less than half a mile south-west)
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Willey Green
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Mark?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Do you come out to small places like Willey Green?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Will there be enough to go round?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
What happens in bad weather?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Can you wait?
We wait: we hold the food until people arrive.
What’s the price?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards