Surrey · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Guildford
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast for the wake in Guildford.
- Celebrations of life
- Wakes at a local club
- Gatherings after a cremation
Slow-roasted pork in Guildford
Planning for dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing usually contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
We dress smartly and keep a low profile.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who don’t eat pork.
About our funeral wake catering in Guildford
We cater wakes in Guildford and the surrounding area, at homes, halls and venues, with the roast cooked on site. Whether it’s ashes ceremonies and gatherings after a cremation, we can cook salads, new potatoes and roast pork in rolls or on plates and more.
For a wake in Guildford, a hall or club with grounds makes things easy, with the roaster outside. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish before booking.
Guildford: your questions answered
We are gathering after a service at Church of St John the Evangelist: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Could you cook in Stoke Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Can you serve on plates?
Either: plates with sides or simple rolls.
How much will it be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
What if it rains?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
What’s included?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
What do you need from us on the day?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a cold buffet, a warm plated meal is more comforting. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Why us?
- Carved to order by a chef
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Take a look at our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
What comes off the roaster
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Nearby places to Guildford
What else we do in Guildford
For event organisers in Guildford
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
If you are a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team.
Events we cater in Guildford
Hearty food that most people like, which is what people want after a service.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Typical bookings include:
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Remembrance gatherings
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Home wakes
Families holding a service at Church of St John the Evangelist often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
What your quote should include
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Travel and any London charges
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Allergen information for every dish
Guildford: halls, homes and travel
Guildford is about 27 miles south-west of London, in Surrey. Guildford and the surrounding area are covered for wakes. Guildford is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we cater.
With the A3 and A25 nearby, it is easy for family travelling by car to reach Guildford. If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is London Road (Guildford) station, roughly 0.6 miles south-east of the centre. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Guildford; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
This part of Surrey takes in GU1, GU2, GU4 and GU3. Whether your wake is on Church Road, Market Street and High Street or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. Being close to the A3 and A25, Guildford is simple for us to get to with the roaster. Other places close to Guildford we cover include Bellfields (1 mile north), Abbotswood (1 mile south-east), Stoughton (1 mile north-west), Westborough (1 mile west) and Burpham (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cater in Woking (5 miles north), Camberley (9 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles north-east), Farnham (10 miles west), Egham (13 miles north) and Walton-on-Thames (12 miles north-east). Guildford is one of the larger places we cover in Surrey, with plenty of venues for wakes.
Nearby you’ll also find Guildford Castle (0.9 miles south) and Guildford House (0.8 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Silent Pool and Pewley Hill.
- Local schools include Surrey Maths School (0.5 miles south-west) and Guildford High School (0.6 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The King's Head pub (under half a mile south-east)
Step by step
The secret is time: the meat cooks gently until it is tender while the skin turns into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. For a summer wake in Guildford, there is light until about 9:20pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- Share the date, place and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Getting a price
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
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- A short route for the equipment
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
What a hog roast costs
Here’s what affects the price:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Numbers
- Time on site
- Distance from us
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
What we need to know
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- An estimate of numbers
- Where the event is
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away