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Hog Roast for a Wake in Lower Green, Surrey
Planning a hog roast for the wake in Lower Green? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Wakes in village halls
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Family meals after a funeral
Book a hog roast in Lower Green
What a hog roast costs
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How long the roast and service take
- Site access
- The number of people
- The journey to the venue
A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Details that help
When you contact us, please mention:
- Roughly how many people
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Your date and serving time
- Any dietary needs or allergies
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
How our funeral wake catering works in Lower Green
Wake catering across Lower Green and Surrey, wherever the family gathers. For anniversary memorials and family get-togethers after a service, we’ll put together a menu of salads, apple sauce and new potatoes and more.
In rural Lower Green, home or the hall is usual, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours, then carved fresh for your guests.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Next to sandwiches, hot food feels more caring, especially in colder months. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why book with us
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- A clear quote with everything listed
See how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Wakes in Lower Green: venues and practical details
Lower Green is about 1 mile north of Esher, in Surrey. We bring a hog roast for the wake to wakes anywhere in Lower Green, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. Lower Green is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. Our bookings stretch from Lower Green to Guildford (13 miles away).
If relatives are coming by rail, Esher station is about 0.6 miles away.
We cover wakes in every part of KT10 and KT12 and the streets around it. Whether your wake is on Farm Road, Douglas Road and Blair Avenue or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Esher (1 mile south), Weston Green (1 mile east), Molesey (1 mile north-east), Hinchley Wood (1 mile east) and West End (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (13 miles south-west), Woking (10 miles south-west), Epsom (5 miles south-east), Redhill (13 miles south-east), Ewell (5 miles south-east) and Egham (8 miles north-west).
A little further out are Elmbridge Museum (0.9 miles south) and Bentall Centre (3.4 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include The Lake and The Wood.
- Schools near Lower Green include Esher Church of England High School (0.5 miles south-west) and Milbourne Lodge School (1.2 miles south)
- Local pubs include Alma Arms Public House (0.8 miles east)
The menu, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who do not eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and children usually like it too.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we’ll bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
For event organisers in Lower Green
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Allergies and dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
We dress smartly and keep a low profile throughout.
Ask about china.
Events we cater in Lower Green
Hearty food that most people like, which is what people want after a service.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Lower Green:
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
After a service at Church of All Saints, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What your quote should include
- VAT, if it applies
- Staffing on the day
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
What the cooking area needs
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Lower Green
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Towns and villages near Lower Green
What else we do in Lower Green
The process
People love watching the carving: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, with crackling for everyone who wants it. Autumn and winter afternoons in Lower Green get dark early: about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- Get in touch when the date is set.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We cook on site.
- We serve quietly.
- We tidy up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
Get 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.
Planning help
Questions from Lower Green
Do you come out to small places like Lower Green?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Which station is closest to Lower Green?
The closest is Esher station, roughly 0.6 miles away.
Do you serve rolls or plates?
Plates come as standard, and china is available on request.
Is a week’s notice enough?
Normally. Contact us when the date is set and we’ll tell you quickly.
What if the service runs late?
That’s fine: a cooked roast can be held for a while.
What if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
What should we provide?
Not much: the space and a contact.
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.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards