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Hog Roast for a Wake in Bishopsgate, Surrey
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Funeral wake catering in Bishopsgate.
- Ashes ceremonies
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Church and village hall wakes
Funeral wake catering for Bishopsgate
Funeral wake catering in Bishopsgate, carved to order
We cater wakes in Bishopsgate and the surrounding area, wherever the family gathers. We’re often asked to cater remembrance days and wakes in village halls, with rotisserie chicken, salads and halloumi skewers.
Near Bishopsgate, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. 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 the roaster can go in Bishopsgate
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- Space away from the building and any trees
- A contact for the day who isn’t immediate family
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
For planners, venues and organisers
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Towns and villages near Bishopsgate
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What comes off the roaster
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved thick or thin, as people like it, and served hot.
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing make the roll, just as they should.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
We do not use a fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Travel to Bishopsgate
- Numbers
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Site access
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.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The address or postcode
- A photo of the cooking area
- Dietary requirements
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 for dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
The process
The roaster is gas-fired, so we don’t need mains power to cook, though a socket nearby is handy for lighting. Late-December sunset in Bishopsgate is about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
How to get a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
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Questions from Bishopsgate
How far is Bishopsgate from London?
Roughly 22 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
We’re gathering after a service at Royal Chapel of All Saints: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
What if the service runs late?
That is fine: a cooked roast can be held for a while.
Do you cover Bishopsgate?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll check the date.
What do we need to organise?
Just the venue, rough numbers and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we’ll bring them. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is generally fine if the venue is happy.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will fit around changes.
Events we cater in Bishopsgate
Hearty food that most people like, just right after a funeral.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Bishopsgate and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Wakes at a local club
- Church and village hall wakes
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Home wakes
For a service at a church like Royal Chapel of All Saints, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Before you book anyone
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Whether travel is included
- The space, cover and access they need
- What the price includes, item by item
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
Why Bishopsgate hosts choose us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- An itemised quote
- All the equipment comes with us
- Carved to order by a chef
Take a look at our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Arranging a wake in Bishopsgate
Bishopsgate is about 2 miles north-west of Egham, in Surrey. Planning a hog roast for the wake in Bishopsgate? We can help. We cover 395 places in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Bishopsgate to Guildford (about 13 miles away).
Relatives arriving by train should know that Egham station, about 1.8 miles east, is the nearest station.
We bring hog roasts to wakes all over TW20. From Bishopsgate Road, Ridgemead Road and Wick Lane or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Englefield Green (1 mile south-east), Egham Wick (1 mile south), Old Windsor (1 mile north), Wraysbury (2 miles north-east) and Egham (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (13 miles south), Woking (9 miles south), Camberley (10 miles south-west), Epsom (15 miles south-east), Ewell (15 miles south-east) and Walton-on-Thames (9 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Berkshire Yeomanry Museum (2.4 miles north-west) and Windsor Castle (3.2 miles north). Within reach you will find St Ann's Hill and Virginia Water Lake.
- Schools near Bishopsgate include Englefield Green Infant School and Nurseries (0.8 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Barley Mow Public House (0.6 miles south-east)
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away