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Hog Roast for a Wake in Abinger Bottom, Surrey
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Abinger Bottom and across Surrey.
- Remembrance gatherings
- Family meals after a funeral
- Anniversary memorials
Slow-roasted pork in Abinger Bottom
How the day works
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. Autumn and winter afternoons in Abinger Bottom get dark early: about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
Getting ready for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Getting a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
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How our funeral wake catering works in Abinger Bottom
For a celebration of life, a hog roast can reflect the person being remembered. Let us know if there’s anything special and we’ll try to help. Whether it’s memorial events and ashes ceremonies, we can cook rotisserie chicken, salads and new potatoes for your guests.
In a small place like Abinger Bottom, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
About the food
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, roasted until golden.
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved thick or thin, as people like it, straight from the roaster.
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Other occasions in Abinger Bottom
How we price a hog roast for the wake
We don’t use a fixed price list, because every wake is different. What matters most:
- Whether you want china
- How many people are eating
- Travel to Abinger Bottom
- How easy it is to reach the spot
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What to tell us
To get the best quote, send us:
- Your date and serving time
- Anything the venue has asked for
- An estimate of numbers
- Dietary requirements
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with sandwich platters, a hog roast is a warm meal. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book our hog roast in Abinger Bottom
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Our staff serve and clear
See our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Abinger Bottom questions
Can you cater after a service at Church of St James?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is generally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Which station is closest to Abinger Bottom?
Gomshall station, about 3 miles north-west of the centre.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You will get allergen details for everything.
Is a week’s notice enough?
Normally. Get in touch when the date is set and we’ll answer straight away.
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 if it rains?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
When do you start roasting?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
What do we need to organise?
Not much: the space and a contact.
Working with your venue
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Who books funeral wake catering in Abinger Bottom?
Alternatives are available.
We’re regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Abinger Bottom, including:
- Family meals after a funeral
- Celebrations of life
- Anniversary memorials
- Remembrance gatherings
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Gomshall station, roughly 3 miles north-west of the centre.
What your quote should include
- Travel and any London charges
- Whether VAT is included
- How dietary needs are handled
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
Diets, allergies and alternatives
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
If the service runs late, we wait.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
Before you choose a spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- A contact for the day who isn’t immediate family
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- Parking close by for our vehicle
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Abinger Bottom: halls, homes and travel
Abinger Bottom is about 4 miles south-west of Dorking, in Surrey. Wakes in Abinger Bottom are part of our patch, along with the towns and villages around it. We bring hog roasts to all 395 towns and villages in Surrey. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 9 miles away.
After a service at Church of St James, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Abinger Bottom, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wakes anywhere in RH5 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. Other places close to Abinger Bottom we cover include Friday Street (1 mile north), Abinger Common (1 mile north-west), Coldharbour (2 miles south-east), Forest Green (2 miles south) and South Holmwood (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (9 miles north-west), Woking (12 miles north-west), Epsom (11 miles north-east), Horley (10 miles east), Redhill (10 miles east) and Ewell (13 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Abinger Castle (1.1 miles north-west) and Mesolithic Museum (1.1 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Combe Bottom and Leith Hill.
- Nearby schools include Hurtwood House (2 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Stephan Langton Inn (0.5 miles north)
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards