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Hog Roast for a Wake in Kingswood, Surrey
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the wake makes the food part of your wake in Kingswood.
- Home wakes
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Memorial events
Planning an event in Kingswood?
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If the service runs late, we wait: a cooked roast can be held for a while. Name someone we can call on the day. Typical bookings include memorial gatherings and hall gatherings after a service, serving roast pork in rolls or on plates, salads and rotisserie chicken.
For a wake in a place like Kingswood, the village hall is often the heart of it. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish.
What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- A contact for the day who isn’t immediate family
- A hall or room for eating
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Kingswood
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Places near Kingswood
Other occasions in Kingswood
A hog roast compared with other options
If the venue has its own caterer, ask whether outside caterers are allowed. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Why book our hog roast in Kingswood
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Timed around your day
Read our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
Arranging a wake in Kingswood
Kingswood is about 4 miles south-west of Coulsdon, in Surrey. We bring a hog roast for the wake to wakes anywhere in Kingswood, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. We cater 395 places across Surrey. Our bookings stretch from Kingswood to London (15 miles away).
For a service at a church like Church of St Andrew, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. If relatives are coming by rail, Kingswood has its own station, Kingswood station. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Kingswood; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Wakes anywhere in KT20 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. That could mean a wake in a garden on Beech Drive, Bears Den and Hamilton Place, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Kingswood is on the B2032, which makes the journey straightforward. If your venue is just outside Kingswood, we also cover Tadworth (1 mile north-west), Lower Kingswood (1 mile south), Walton on the Hill (2 miles south-west), Margery (2 miles south) and Mogador (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (4 miles north-west), Horley (8 miles south), Redhill (4 miles south-east), Ewell (5 miles north-west), Reigate (4 miles south) and Walton-on-Thames (11 miles north-west).
A little further out are The Ashley Centre (3.8 miles north-west) and Walton on the Hill (1.7 miles west). The countryside around Kingswood includes Colley Hill and Cuddington Meadows.
- Nearby schools include Chinthurst School (1.1 miles west) and The Beacon School (1.7 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find Kingswood Arms (under half a mile north)
The menu, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken can be served in a roll or on a plate alongside the pork.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal, especially at a sit-down event.
What a hog roast costs
Each price is built from:
- Menu choices and extras
- Whether you want china
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- How long the roast and service take
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- The address or postcode
- An estimate of numbers
- What the outdoor space is like
- Anything the venue has asked for
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
What happens on the day
Expect a calm, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. Most wakes in Kingswood are held in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, but by late December it’s dark at about 3:55pm.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We pack up quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Name a contact for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Ask for a quote
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your wake: send us your details through our quote form.
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Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Kingswood
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Could you cook in Eyhurst Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Can you wait?
We wait: we hold the food until people arrive.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you are not left with the mess.
Do you cater in village halls?
Most places, with an outdoor spot for cooking.
What if things run late?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will fit around changes.
Where does the hog roast go?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. A photo helps.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Allergies and dietary needs
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
We dress smartly and keep a low profile throughout.
China crockery is available on request.
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Occasions we serve in Kingswood
If the service runs late, the food waits.
In Kingswood and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Wakes in village halls
- Remembrance days
Relatives driving in can use the B2032 to reach Kingswood.
What your quote should include
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- The space, cover and access they need
- The full menu and the sides
- A clear list of what’s included
- 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
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away