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Hog Roast for a Wake in York Town, Surrey
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in York Town and across Surrey.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Pub and club wakes
- Family get-togethers after a service
Book a hog roast in York Town
About our funeral wake catering in York Town
Served on plates with salads and potatoes, a hog roast is a full meal. There are alternatives for those who don’t eat pork. We’re frequently asked to cater home wakes and family get-togethers after a service, serving halloumi skewers, apple sauce and roast pork in rolls or on plates.
Around York Town, wakes are often at the village hall, a pub or home. Let us know where the roaster could go. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
There’s no fixed price list, because every wake is different. What matters most:
- Distance from us
- Menu choices and extras
- Time on site
- Plates or china
A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Rough numbers
- The venue or postcode
- Any venue rules
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your wake for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
After a funeral in York Town
York Town is about 1 mile west of Camberley, in Surrey. Planning a hog roast for the wake in York Town? We can help. We cover 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from York Town to Guildford (10 miles away).
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Michael York Town, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Anywhere in GU15, GU16 and GU47, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your wake is on Tank Road, Vale Road and Slim Road or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Watchmoor (1 mile south), College Town (1 mile north-west), Hawley (1 mile south-west), Blackwater (1 mile west) and Camberley (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (10 miles south-east), Woking (8 miles east), Farnham (9 miles south), Egham (11 miles north-east), Staines-upon-Thames (13 miles north-east) and Weybridge (14 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Frimley Park Hospital (1.4 miles south-east) and Staff College Museum (0.6 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Ball Hill and Horseshoe Lake.
- Nearby schools include Kings International College (1 mile south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Claude du Vall pub (0.7 miles east)
- Other local spots include Royal Military Academy Library (0.6 miles north)
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea, which is fine with us. Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups typically cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why book with us
- An itemised quote
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Timed around your day
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Read how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
The menu, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, roasted until golden.
Events we cater in York Town
Nobody in the family has to cook or serve.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in York Town. Typical bookings include:
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Home wakes
- Wakes at a local club
- Memorial gatherings
For family travelling by train, Camberley station is about 0.7 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- What crockery is supplied
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Allergen information for every dish
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
Allergies and dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
One contact for the day helps, so the family can focus on guests.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
How it works
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so keep us posted on the day. Autumn and winter afternoons in York Town get dark early: about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We cook on site.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We tidy up and go.
How to prepare
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Ask for a quote
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Planning the cooking spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- A hall or room for eating
- Space away from the building and any trees
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
Questions from York Town
How far is York Town from London?
Roughly 31 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Michael York Town?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
What’s the price?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
Is a week’s notice enough?
We do our best at short notice. Tell us the details and we’ll reply promptly.
Can you cater in York Town?
Yes, York Town is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll check the date.
What do people get?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Can you do something else?
Chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We do not offer halal meat.
Also near York Town
Other occasions in York Town
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors 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