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Funeral Wake Catering in Wonersh
Planning a hog roast for the wake in Wonersh? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Wakes at home
- Hall gatherings after a service
Book a hog roast in Wonersh
Funeral wake catering near Wonersh
Roast pork with salads, new potatoes and coleslaw makes a proper meal, or rolls keep it simple. There are alternatives for those who do not eat pork. We serve apple sauce, new potatoes and halloumi skewers, and we are regularly asked to cater ashes ceremonies and celebration-of-life gatherings.
For a wake near Wonersh, a farmhouse or village hall often works well. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
About the food
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, served in a roll with salads.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, turned until the skin is golden.
Wonersh: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Wonersh?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you cater at venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Do we need our own staff?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is typically fine if the venue is happy.
Can you cater at home?
Wherever the family gathers, with an outdoor spot for cooking.
Do you come to Wonersh?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Wonersh and the rest of Surrey included. Send us the address for a quote.
Is there a non-pork option?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We don’t offer halal meat.
Arranging a wake in Wonersh
Wonersh is about 4 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. A hog roast suits wakes around Wonersh, whatever the venue. Wonersh is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we cater.
If the funeral is at a church such as Wonersh United Reformed Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Wonersh, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We bring hog roasts to wakes all over GU5 and the streets around it. Your wake could be at a house on The Street, Woodyers Close and The Close, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Bramley (1 mile west), Shamley Green (1 mile south-east), Birtley Green (1 mile south), Stroud Common (2 miles south-east) and Grafham (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (4 miles north), Woking (8 miles north), Camberley (12 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles north-east), Farnham (11 miles west) and Reigate (15 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Surrey Police Museum (2.6 miles north-west) and Guildford Castle (2.9 miles north-west). The countryside around Wonersh includes St Martha's Hill and Silent Pool.
- Local schools include St Catherine's School (0.7 miles west) and Broadwater School (2.2 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Grantley Arms Public House (less than half a mile west)
Space, access and the venue
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- One contact on the day
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Wonersh
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Keep the alternatives labelled
We hold the food if people are delayed; just let us know.
Add chicken as an alternative.
Other occasions in Wonersh
For event organisers in Wonersh
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Who books funeral wake catering in Wonersh?
Alternatives are available.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Wonersh. Typical bookings include:
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Church and village hall wakes
- Life celebrations
- Home wakes
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Chilworth station, about 1.5 miles north-east.
Before you book anyone
- Staffing on the day
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Travel and any London charges
- What crockery is supplied
What happens on the day
People love watching the carving: the hog is carved in front of your guests, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. Autumn and winter afternoons in Wonersh get dark early: about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, 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 cook on site.
- We serve quietly.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We will check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Why choose a hog roast in Wonersh?
Compared with a venue’s set menu, a hog roast at a hall is frequently simpler. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why us?
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Planned to your running order
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
What affects the price in Wonersh
There is no fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- Time on site
- Numbers
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Which meats and sides you choose
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.
Details that help
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Any venue rules
- Rough numbers
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- The venue or postcode
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Wonersh, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, use our quote form.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards