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Hog Roast for a Wake in Hurst Green, Surrey
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Hurst Green and the surrounding area.
- Anniversary memorials
- Ashes ceremonies
- Pub and club wakes
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About the food
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and our chef carves it to order.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, served in a roll with salads.
How our funeral wake catering works in Hurst Green
Wakes are frequently arranged at short notice. Contact us as soon as you have a date, and we will give you a quick answer. Whether it is remembrance days and scattering-of-ashes gatherings, we can cook roast pork in rolls or on plates, apple sauce and salads and more.
In rural Hurst Green, home or the hall is usual, with the roaster in the yard or garden. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
Allergies and dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
One contact for the day helps, so the immediate family isn’t disturbed.
Let us know if there is something the person especially liked.
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How the day works
On the day, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, worked back from your serving time. Most wakes in Hurst Green are held in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, though in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- 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.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- We clear away discreetly.
Before we arrive
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Gather dietary requirements early
Getting a price
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Why choose funeral wake catering in Hurst Green?
Nobody in the family has to cook or serve.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Hurst Green. Typical bookings include:
- Remembrance gatherings
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Wakes in village halls
- Gatherings after a cremation
For family travelling by train, there is a station right in Hurst Green: Hurst Green station.
What your quote should include
- Who carves and who serves
- What crockery is supplied
- Whether VAT is included
- The space, cover and access they need
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea, which is fine with us. For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why book with us
- Carved to order by a chef
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- No surprises: everything in writing
Read our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Site access
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Crockery choices
- How long the roast and service take
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The address or postcode
- Roughly how many people
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. Use our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- Space inside for guests
- A level outdoor area
- Clearance from walls and branches
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Hurst Green
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
Hurst Green questions
Do you come out to small places like Hurst Green?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Hurst Green from London?
About 18 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come to Hurst Green?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Hurst Green and the rest of Surrey included. Send us the address for a quote.
What’s included?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Is there an alternative to pork?
We can add alternatives.
Do you serve rolls or plates?
Both are possible: rolls for a simple meal, plates with salads and potatoes for a fuller one.
Can you wait?
Give us a contact for the day and we’ll serve when everyone is there.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Hurst Green: halls, homes and travel
Hurst Green is about 1 mile south of Oxted, in Surrey. We cover Hurst Green and its neighbours for wakes. We bring hog roasts to 395 places in Surrey. You can also see our page for London, about 18 miles away.
For a service at a church like St Agatha's Hall, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
For wakes in RH8, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. Your wake could be at a house on Oast Road, Spring Lane and Quarry Road or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Other places close to Hurst Green we cover include Oxted (1 mile north), Limpsfield (1 mile north-east), Pains-Hill (1 mile east), Tandridge (2 miles west) and Merle Common (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Epsom (13 miles north-west), Horley (9 miles south-west), Redhill (7 miles west), Ewell (13 miles north-west), Reigate (9 miles west) and Caterham (5 miles north-west).
A little further out are Haxted Watermill Museum (4 miles south) and Bletchingley Castle (4.6 miles west). Within reach you will find Bay Pond and Botley Hill.
- Schools near Hurst Green include Hazelwood School (0.5 miles north-east) and Oxted School (1 mile north)
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards