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Funeral Wake Catering in Ditton Hill
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast for the wake in Ditton Hill.
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Celebrations of life
Funeral wake catering for Ditton Hill
Funeral wake catering in Ditton Hill, carved to order
Some families choose a hog roast because it was a favourite. Let us know if there is anything special and we’ll do our best. For gatherings after a cremation and anniversary memorials, we will put together a menu of halloumi skewers, new potatoes and rotisserie chicken and more.
In Ditton Hill, a hall with outdoor space is often the easiest option, though home can work with a garden and side access. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish before booking.
- Location
- Ditton Hill (KT6, KT9, KT7)
- County
- Greater London
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Before you choose a spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- Space away from the building and any trees
- A short route for the equipment
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
As a London location, Ditton Hill is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and access takes planning: let us know how we reach the cooking spot and where we can park.
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
FAQs for Ditton Hill
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Mary: 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. Send us the address.
Could you cook in Stokes Field?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
What do we need to organise?
Just the venue, rough numbers and a contact for the day. We will handle the rest.
Where does the hog roast go?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A picture helps.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
We can add alternatives.
Do you need power or water?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
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 do not offer halal meat.
After a funeral in Ditton Hill
Ditton Hill is about 1 mile south-west of Surbiton, in Greater London. We set up the roaster at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Ditton Hill and the surrounding area. We cater all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 13 miles away.
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Surbiton station, roughly 1 mile north-east of the centre. If there isn’t room at home, a hall or club near Ditton Hill may suit.
We bring hog roasts to wakes all over the KT6, KT9 and KT7 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include Love Lane, Herne Road and King's Road; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Long Ditton (1 mile north), Hook (1 mile south), Seething Wells (1 mile north), Hinchley Wood (1 mile west) and Thames Ditton (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (13 miles north-east), City of Westminster (12 miles north-east), Marylebone (12 miles north-east), Kensington (10 miles north-east), St Pancras (13 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (14 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Metropolitan Police Mounted Branch Museum (1.8 miles north-west) and Tolworth Hospital (1 mile east). Green spaces nearby include The Wood and Kingston Hill Road area.
- Nearby schools include Shrewsbury House School (less than half a mile east) and Southborough High School (0.5 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Raintree pub (0.9 miles north-west)
- Other local spots include Municipal Borough of Surbiton (0.7 miles south-east)
Planning the wake in Ditton Hill
It copes with timings that shift.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Typical bookings include:
- Pub and club wakes
- Remembrance gatherings
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
After a service at Church of St Mary, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What to look for in a quote
- Who carves and who serves
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- What the price includes, item by item
A closer look at the menu
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, perfect for eating on the move. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, straight from the roaster.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a cold buffet, roast pork on a plate with potatoes is more filling. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Why Ditton Hill hosts choose us
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
Take a look at our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Step by step
Rain doesn’t stop the roast, because we cook under cover. It is worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. For a summer wake in Ditton Hill, there is light until about 9:20pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- We set up and roast while you are at the service.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
How to get a price
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or KT6 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
Not everyone eats pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Keep the alternatives labelled
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
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Working with your venue
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we will confirm what we can provide.
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Each price is built from:
- How many people are eating
- Distance from us
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Details that help
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- What the outdoor space is like
- The date and time of the event
- Allergies we should know about
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away