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Hog Roast for a Wake in Worplesdon, Surrey
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Worplesdon and across Surrey.
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Church and village hall wakes
- Family get-togethers after a service
Slow-roasted pork in Worplesdon
How our funeral wake catering works in Worplesdon
Served on plates with salads and potatoes, a hog roast is a full meal, or rolls keep it simple. There are alternatives for those who don’t eat pork. We are often asked to cater gatherings after scattering ashes and one-year memorials, with new potatoes, apple sauce and rotisserie chicken.
In rural Worplesdon, home or the hall is usual. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish before booking.
Wake catering near Worplesdon
Worplesdon is about 3 miles north-west of Guildford, in Surrey. Our roaster is a regular sight at wakes around Worplesdon, from gardens to fields. Worplesdon is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover.
Relatives arriving by train should know that Worplesdon station, about 1.5 miles north-east, is the nearest station. Worplesdon is within about 8 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wherever your wake is in GU3, we can bring the roaster to you. Local streets include Thatchers Lane, Vine Close and The Avenue; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. For wakes just outside Worplesdon, we cover Fairlands (1 mile south), Stanford Common (1 mile west), Wood Street Village (2 miles south-west), Pirbright (2 miles north-west) and Willey Green (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (3 miles south-east), Woking (3 miles north-east), Camberley (7 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles east), Farnham (9 miles south-west) and Egham (11 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Guildford Castle (3.3 miles south-east) and Guildford Cathedral Treasury (2.5 miles south). The countryside around Worplesdon includes Pewley Hill and Littlefield Common.
- Nearby schools include Christ's College (1.9 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The White Lyon & Dragon pub (less than half a mile south)
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
If the venue has its own caterer, ask whether outside caterers are allowed. A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why Worplesdon hosts choose us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Served at the time you choose
See how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Planning for dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Request gluten-free rolls
Name a friend or relative as our contact, so the family can focus on guests.
Add chicken as an alternative.
Prices and what affects them
Things that change the price:
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Site access
- Menu choices and extras
- How many people are eating
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Details that help
To check availability and the cooking area, we’ll need:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Roughly how many people
- What the outdoor space is like
- Which meats and sides you’d like
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning the cooking spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- One contact on the day
- A hall or room for eating
- Approval from the landlord or committee
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Working with your venue
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Who books funeral wake catering in Worplesdon?
If the service runs late, the food waits.
Whatever the occasion in Worplesdon, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings often include:
- Family meals after a funeral
- Gatherings at the family home
- Memorial gatherings
- Pub and club wakes
Families holding a service at Church of St Mary the Virgin frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
What to look for in a quote
- How many staff will carve and serve
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Plates, china and cutlery
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
Common questions in Worplesdon
Which station is closest to Worplesdon?
Worplesdon station, about 1.5 miles north-east of the centre.
Is Worplesdon close to London?
Roughly 27 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Is mains power needed?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is typically fine if the venue is happy.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
Chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Halal isn’t available.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
What happens in bad weather?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
Can you cater at home?
At home, a hall, a club or a venue, given an outdoor cooking area.
Towns and villages near Worplesdon
Other occasions in Worplesdon
About the food
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it’s needed, which keeps it hot and moist.
The process
Service is quick once we start carving: the chef carves and the team serves, with the sides served alongside. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. In winter, it is dark in Worplesdon by about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:20pm.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- We set up and roast while you are at the service.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
Preparing for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Get a quote
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A photo of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
Planning help
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away