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Hog Roast for a Wake in Kingston upon Thames, Greater London
Funeral wake catering in Kingston upon Thames: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Wakes at a local club
- Remembrance gatherings
- Hall gatherings after a service
Slow-roasted pork in Kingston upon Thames
How our funeral wake catering works in Kingston upon Thames
Wake catering across Kingston upon Thames and Greater London, wherever the family gathers. Popular choices include apple sauce, roast pork in rolls or on plates and new potatoes, and we are regularly asked to cater gatherings after scattering ashes and home wakes.
Wakes in Kingston upon Thames are often at home, a church hall or a pub with a garden. We need an outdoor spot to cook, which we can help you think through. Timings are planned around your wake, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
- Where
- Kingston upon Thames (KT2, KT1, TW10)
- Region
- Greater London
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Events we cater in Kingston upon Thames
Quiet, respectful service.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Kingston upon Thames and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Home wakes
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Remembrance gatherings
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Luke, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Comparing caterers
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether travel is included
Where the roaster can go in Kingston upon Thames
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- Clearance from walls and branches
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- A short route for the equipment
As a London location, Kingston upon Thames is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and access takes planning: tell us about side or rear access, steps and parking for our vehicle.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Kingston upon Thames
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
Looking after everyone
Not everyone eats pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Check with family about dietary needs
Our staff are discreet and respectful throughout.
Add chicken as an alternative.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Some families mix a hog roast with cakes brought by friends. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why book our hog roast in Kingston upon Thames
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- An itemised quote
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Wakes in Kingston upon Thames: venues and practical details
Kingston upon Thames is about 7 miles south-west of Kensington, in Greater London. Our roaster is a regular sight at wakes around Kingston upon Thames. We cater 764 places in Greater London. Our bookings stretch from Kingston upon Thames to London (about 11 miles away).
For family travelling by train, Kingston station serves Kingston upon Thames directly. Relatives driving in can use the B3365 to reach Kingston upon Thames.
Wakes anywhere in KT2, KT1 and TW10 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. We can cater a wake on streets such as Sigrist Square, Old London Road and London Road, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Main roads around Kingston upon Thames include the B3365, which makes travel to your wake easy. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Norbiton (1 mile east), Coombe (2 miles east), New Malden (2 miles south-east), Coombe Hill (2 miles north-east) and Motspur Park (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in London (11 miles north-east), City of Westminster (9 miles north-east), Marylebone (10 miles north-east), Kensington (7 miles north-east), St Pancras (11 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (12 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Chessington Castle Hill (4 miles south) and Kingston Hospital (0.7 miles east). Within reach you will find Rose Walk and Kingston Hill Road area.
- Schools near Kingston upon Thames include Tiffin School (under half a mile south-east) and Kingston Grammar School (less than half a mile south)
- Local pubs include The Grey Horse pub (within half a mile south-west)
- Local facilities include Coombe (1.6 miles east)
FAQs for Kingston upon Thames
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Luke: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is usually elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Can you do a hog roast in Canbury Gardens?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
What do you need from us on the day?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We’ll bring the rest.
What if people arrive late?
We wait: we hold the food until people arrive.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you’re not left with the mess.
Do you come to Kingston upon Thames?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll check the date.
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About the food
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness go with the pork perfectly. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and it’s carved fresh as people come up.
Working with your venue
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Step by step
We work to your timings. If things run late, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so tell us as soon as plans change. In winter, it’s dark in Kingston upon Thames by 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.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while you’re at the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We pack up quietly.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Get a quote
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A picture of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
What affects the price in Kingston upon Thames
There is no fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Access to the cooking area
- Menu choices and extras
- Time on site
- Travel to Kingston upon Thames
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What we need to know
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Allergies we should know about
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A photo of the cooking area
- The venue or postcode
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or KT2 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
- 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