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Hog Roast for a Wake in Blackheath, Surrey
Looking for a hog roast for the wake in Blackheath? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Church and village hall wakes
- Anniversary memorials
A hog roast near Blackheath
Funeral wake catering in Blackheath, carved to order
We know families have a lot to arrange: a short conversation, a clear quote and a calm service on the day. Whether it is gatherings after a cremation and memorial events, we can cook rotisserie chicken, salads and new potatoes and more.
For a wake near Blackheath, a farmhouse or village hall often works well. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish.
Blackheath: your questions answered
Is Blackheath too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Martin: can you cater?
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 will gather.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Do you clear up?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
How quickly can you cater a wake?
We’ll always try. Send the date and venue for a quick answer.
Do you come to Blackheath?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Blackheath and the rest of Surrey included. Send us the address for a quote.
Do you serve rolls or plates?
We serve on plates, with china as an option.
What about coeliacs?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- One contact on the day
- Permission from the hall or venue
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Blackheath
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a cold buffet, a warm plated meal is more comforting. A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What you get with us
- Planned to your running order
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Ask close family about dietary needs
We clear away discreetly once everyone has eaten.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who don’t eat pork.
What else we do in Blackheath
About the food
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce make the roll, just as they should.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we will plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
The process
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your wake in Blackheath. Late-December sunset in Blackheath is about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We confirm the space.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- We serve quietly.
- We tidy up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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For event organisers in Blackheath
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Who books funeral wake catering in Blackheath?
The family can spend time with guests.
In Blackheath and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Wakes at a local club
- Remembrance days
- Family meals after a funeral
- Life celebrations
Families holding a service at Church of St Martin often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
What your quote should include
- Whether plates or china are included
- Allergen information for every dish
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
Wakes in Blackheath: venues and practical details
Blackheath is about 4 miles south-east of Guildford, in Surrey. A hog roast suits wakes around Blackheath, whatever the venue. We bring hog roasts to all 395 towns and villages in Surrey.
Relatives arriving by train should know that Chilworth station is about 0.6 miles away. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Blackheath, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We cover wakes in every part of the GU4 postcode area and the streets around it. If your venue is just outside Blackheath, we also cover Chilworth (1 mile north-west), East Shalford (2 miles north-west), Shalford (2 miles west), Broadford (2 miles west) and Peasmarsh (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (4 miles north-west), Woking (8 miles north), Camberley (13 miles north-west), Epsom (14 miles north-east), Horley (15 miles east) and Farnham (12 miles west).
A little further out are Guildford Castle (2.9 miles north-west) and Shere Museum (2.8 miles east). Open spaces near Blackheath include St Martha's Hill and St Martha's Hill and Colyer's Hanger.
- Local pubs include The Percy Arms (0.7 miles north)
What a hog roast costs
We work out each quote from:
- Site access
- Travel to Blackheath
- Whether you want china
- Menu choices and extras
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and the cooking area, we’ll need:
- The venue or postcode
- Allergies we should know about
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Rough numbers
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. Send us your details through our quote form.
- 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