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Hog Roast for a Wake in Aperfield, Greater London
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the wake turns the food into a centrepiece of your wake in Aperfield.
- Memorial gatherings
- Family get-togethers after a service
- One-year memorials
Book a hog roast in Aperfield
Where the roaster can go in Aperfield
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- A safe distance from the hall
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- One contact on the day
Aperfield is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and access can be tight: tell us about side or rear access, steps and parking for our vehicle.
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Aperfield
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
Funeral wake catering in Aperfield, slow-roasted on site
Wakes are often arranged at short notice. Get in touch as soon as the date is set, and we will tell you right away whether we can help. For memorial gatherings and gatherings after scattering ashes, we will put together a menu of apple sauce, new potatoes and rotisserie chicken and more.
In Aperfield, a wake might be at home, a hall or a local pub. We need an outdoor spot to cook, which we can help you think through. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours, then carved fresh for your guests.
- Location
- Aperfield (TN16)
- County
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
How the day works
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can get on with your wake. Wakes in Aperfield are generally in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, though in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- Share the date, place and rough numbers.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Give us a contact number for the day
Getting a price
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. Send us your details through our quote form.
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What we serve, dish by dish
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved thick or thin, as people like it, straight from the roaster.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, turned until the skin is golden.
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Aperfield
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Can you cater after a service at St Mark's Church?
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. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Can you serve on plates?
Either: plates with sides or simple rolls.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Will there be enough to go round?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
Is a week’s notice enough?
We will always try. Tell us the details and we will reply promptly.
Is there a non-pork option?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
Where does the hog roast go?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a picture if you are unsure.
Wakes in Aperfield: venues and practical details
Aperfield is about 4 miles east of Warlingham, in Greater London. We take a hog roast for the wake to gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Aperfield. We cater 764 places in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Aperfield to London (15 miles away).
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Oxted station, about 4 miles south-west. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Aperfield, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wakes anywhere in TN16 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. Streets in the area include Main Road, Haig Road and Lotus Road, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. If your venue is just outside Aperfield, we also cover Biggin Hill (1 mile north-west), Berry's Green (1 mile north-east), Single Street (1 mile north-east), Luxted (1 mile north) and Cudham (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include London (15 miles north-west), Whitechapel (15 miles north), Stockwell (13 miles north-west), Orpington (6 miles north-east), Wimbledon (14 miles north-west) and Plaistow (15 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Warlingham Park Hospital (3.4 miles west). Green spaces nearby include West Kent Golf Course nature reserve and Betsom's Hill.
- Schools near Aperfield include Charles Darwin School (0.6 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Old Jail Public House (0.8 miles north-east)
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What a hog roast costs
We work out each quote from:
- Travel to Aperfield
- Whether you want china
- Numbers
- Time on site
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, please mention:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The date and time of the event
- Dietary requirements
- An estimate of numbers
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.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Request gluten-free rolls
Name a friend or relative as our contact, so the immediate family isn’t disturbed.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
For planners, venues and organisers
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we will tell you what we can send.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
A hog roast or other catering?
If the venue has its own caterer, ask whether outside caterers are allowed. 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, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Why book our hog roast in Aperfield
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- All the equipment comes with us
Read our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
Events we cater in Aperfield
The family can spend time with guests.
However big or small the event in Aperfield, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings often include:
- Anniversary memorials
- Wakes in village halls
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Families holding a service at St Mark's Church often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Questions to ask before you book
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Who carves and who serves
- The space, cover and access they need
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards