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Hog Roast for a Wake in Barwell, Greater London
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the wake turns the food into a centrepiece of your wake in Barwell.
- Anniversary memorials
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Church and village hall wakes
Planning an event in Barwell?
What affects the price in Barwell
The price comes down to:
- Crockery choices
- Time on site
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The journey to the venue
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Getting an accurate quote
These are the details we need:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Allergies we should know about
- Anything the venue has asked for
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
Funeral wake catering near Barwell
Wakes are often arranged at short notice. Contact us as soon as you have a date, and we will tell you right away whether we can help. Typical bookings include remembrance days and memorial events, with apple sauce, salads and rotisserie chicken.
In Barwell, 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. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- Where
- Barwell (KT9, KT10)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Occasions we serve in Barwell
It feeds everyone at once, so people can eat and share memories.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Barwell, including:
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Church and village hall wakes
- Anniversary memorials
- Remembrance gatherings
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Mary the Virgin, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Before booking anyone
- Travel and any London charges
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- VAT, if it applies
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
FAQs for Barwell
Could you cook in Claygate Common?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Mary the Virgin?
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 normally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Can you work around our timings?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will fit around changes.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Can you serve on plates?
Plates come as standard, and china is available on request.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
Do you cover Barwell?
Yes, Barwell is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will confirm availability.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
We can add alternatives.
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- Space inside for guests
- Clearance from walls and branches
- Permission from the hall or venue
As a London location, Barwell is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and access takes planning: tell us about side or rear access, steps and parking for our vehicle.
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Barwell
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Towns and villages near Barwell
Other occasions in Barwell
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Request gluten-free rolls
Name a friend or relative as our contact, so the family can focus on guests.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
After a funeral in Barwell
Barwell is about 2 miles south-east of Esher, in Greater London. We set up the roaster at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Barwell. We bring hog roasts to all 764 towns and villages in Greater London. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 13 miles away.
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Chessington South station, about 0.5 miles east. Local halls and clubs near Barwell can host a wake if home is too small. Barwell is within about 7 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
For wakes in KT9 and KT10, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. Local streets include Barwell Lane, Stevens' Lane and Hill View Road; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Claygate (1 mile north-west), Hook (1 mile north-east), Malden Rushett (1 mile south), Hinchley Wood (2 miles north-west) and Ditton Hill (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as London (14 miles north-east), City of Westminster (13 miles north-east), Marylebone (13 miles north-east), Kensington (11 miles north-east), St Pancras (15 miles north-east) and Hampstead (15 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Chessington Castle Hill (1.2 miles east) and The Ashley Centre (2.7 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include The Lake and Jubilee Wood.
- Nearby schools include Chessington Community College (0.5 miles east)
- Other local spots include Municipal Borough of Surbiton (1.7 miles north-east)
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Some families mix a hog roast with cakes brought by friends. For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why book with us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Our staff serve and clear
- Carved to order by a chef
- We bring everything to cook and serve
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
The menu, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some guests will be vegetarian, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who do not eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and it suits fussy eaters.
What happens on the day
People love watching the carving: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, with crackling for everyone who wants it. In late September, sunset in Barwell is about 7:05pm; in December, about 3:55pm, 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.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We pack up quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards