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Hog Roast for a Wake in Hook, Greater London
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast for the wake in Hook.
- Family meals after a funeral
- Church and village hall wakes
- Remembrance days
A hog roast near Hook
About our funeral wake catering in Hook
Served on plates with salads and potatoes, a hog roast is a full meal, or rolls keep it simple. There are alternatives for those who do not eat pork. Typical bookings include memorial gatherings and life celebrations, with roast pork in rolls or on plates, salads and halloumi skewers.
Wakes in Hook are often at home, a church hall or a pub with a garden. In London, outdoor space for the roaster is the thing to check. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
- Area
- Hook (KT9, KT6, KT10)
- County
- Greater London
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
Before you choose a spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- A hall or room for eating
- A short route for the equipment
- Clearance from walls and branches
Hook is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and access can be tight: let us know how we reach the cooking spot and where we can park.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the roaster
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
What else we do in Hook
About the food
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, easy to eat standing up. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Working with your venue
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.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
What a hog roast costs
Things that change the price:
- Travel to Hook
- Plates or china
- Menu choices and extras
- The serving time and how long we are on site
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Dietary requirements
- The date and time of the event
- Your menu choices
- Anything the venue has asked for
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Hook, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a venue’s set menu, a hog roast at home or a hall can be simpler and better value. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Why book our hog roast in Hook
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Our staff serve and clear
- Served at the time you choose
Take a look at how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Planning the wake in Hook
It is simple, warm, familiar food, just right after a funeral.
Here’s what people in Hook most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Life celebrations
- Ashes ceremonies
- One-year memorials
For a service at a church like St Paul's, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Questions to ask before you book
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Travel and any London charges
Common questions in Hook
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Can you cater after a service at St Paul's?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
What’s the price?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your wake for a quote.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
How long does the roast need?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
Do you need anything from the family?
Only the place, numbers and a contact. We bring everything else.
What happens in bad weather?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Arranging a wake in Hook
Hook is about 2 miles north-west of Ewell, in Greater London. Our roaster is a regular sight at wakes around Hook. Hook is one of 764 places in Greater London where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Hook to London (about 13 miles away).
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Chessington North station serves Hook directly. If there isn’t room at home, a hall or club near Hook may suit. Hook is within about 8 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Here we cover the KT9, KT6 and KT10 postcode area, so your wake can be anywhere in it. That could mean a wake in a garden on Elm Road, Moor Lane and Glen Road or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. You’ll find Hook on the A243, which makes the journey straightforward. Close by, we cover wakes in Ditton Hill (1 mile north), Barwell (1 mile south-west), Long Ditton (1 mile north), Hinchley Wood (1 mile north-west) and Claygate (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include London (13 miles north-east), City of Westminster (12 miles north-east), Marylebone (12 miles north-east), Kensington (10 miles north-east), St Pancras (14 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (15 miles north-east).
A little further out are Chessington Castle Hill (1 mile south-east) and Municipal Borough of Surbiton (0.6 miles north-east). Open spaces near Hook include Kingston Hill Road area and The Lake.
- Local schools include Southborough High School (0.6 miles north) and Shrewsbury House School (0.9 miles north)
Step by step
A hog roast is always cooked outside, under a gazebo on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We’ll agree the spot with you beforehand. Most wakes in Hook are held in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, but by late December it’s dark at about 3:55pm.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We cook on site.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We tidy up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Gather dietary requirements early
How to get a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
Related guides
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away