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Hog Roast for a Wake in Ashtead, Surrey
Planning a hog roast for the wake in Ashtead? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Celebrations of life
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Gatherings after a cremation
Planning an event in Ashtead?
What a hog roast costs
The biggest factors are:
- Distance from us
- Numbers
- Menu choices and extras
- Time on site
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.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Dietary requirements
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Roughly how many people
- What the outdoor space is like
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.
How our funeral wake catering works in Ashtead
We keep things simple for families: one call, one quote and quiet, reliable service. For one-year memorials and celebrations of life, we’ll put together a menu of rotisserie chicken, new potatoes and salads for your guests.
Wakes in Ashtead are frequently at home or in a local hall. We cook in the garden or the hall’s grounds. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a cold buffet, roast pork on a plate with potatoes is more filling. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why Ashtead hosts choose us
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
Planning for dietary needs
Some guests won’t eat pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
We dress smartly and keep a low profile.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
Working with your venue
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll tell you what we can send.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Space, access and the venue
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- Clearance from walls and branches
- One contact on the day
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Also in Ashtead
Wake catering near Ashtead
Ashtead is about 2 miles south-west of Epsom, in Surrey. We cover wakes in Ashtead. We bring hog roasts to all 395 towns and villages in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Ashtead to Guildford (about 12 miles away).
If the funeral is at a church such as St George's Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Ashtead; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Anywhere in KT21 and KT22, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your wake is on The Street, Church Road and Greville Park Road or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Pachesham Park (2 miles north-west), Malden Rushett (2 miles north), Oxshott (3 miles north-west), Barwell (3 miles north) and Stoke D'Abernon (4 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (12 miles west), Woking (12 miles west), Horley (11 miles south-east), Redhill (8 miles south-east), Ewell (4 miles north-east) and Egham (13 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Headley Court (1.7 miles south-east) and Walton on the Hill (3.1 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Box Hill and The Lake.
- Schools near Ashtead include Barnett Wood Infant School (under half a mile north-west) and St Andrew's Catholic School (0.7 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Leg Of Mutton And Cauliflower Public House (less than half a mile east)
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Ashtead
We are gathering after a service at St George's Church: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is generally elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Could you cook in Ashtead Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
What’s the price?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your wake for a quote.
What if it rains?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
What if things run late?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will adjust.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Will there be enough to go round?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
Is it a sit-down meal?
Both are possible: plates with sides or simple rolls.
How it works
Service is quick once we start carving: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, and sides go out at the same time. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. Late-December sunset in Ashtead is about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:20pm.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- We clear away discreetly.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
Related guides
The menu, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables.
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing make the roll.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Ashtead?
Quiet, respectful service.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Typical bookings include:
- Church and village hall wakes
- One-year memorials
- Memorial gatherings
- Pub and club wakes
If relatives are coming by rail, Ashtead station, about 0.6 miles north, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Travel and any London charges
- What the price includes, item by item
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away