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Hog Roast for a Wake in Lower Kingswood, Surrey
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Lower Kingswood and the surrounding area.
- Memorial gatherings
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
Book a hog roast in Lower Kingswood
About our funeral wake catering in Lower Kingswood
Some families choose a hog roast because it was a favourite. Let us know if there is anything special and we will try to help. We serve new potatoes, salads and roast pork in rolls or on plates, and we’re regularly asked to cater gatherings at clubs and pubs and gatherings at the family home.
Near Lower Kingswood, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. You’ll know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
What comes off the roaster
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce make the roll, just as they should.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, roasted until golden.
What happens on the day
We arrive hours before you want to eat, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. The smell generally brings people over long before we carve. Wakes in Lower Kingswood are usually in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, but by late December it is dark at about 3:55pm.
- Get in touch when the date is set.
- We confirm the space.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- We serve quietly.
- We tidy up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Let us know about tight access
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Getting a price
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your wake: use our quote form.
Planning help
Planners, venues and businesses
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we will tell you what we can send.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Lower Kingswood: halls, homes and travel
Lower Kingswood is about 3 miles north of Reigate, in Surrey. Planning a hog roast for the wake in Lower Kingswood? We cover the whole area. We cater all 395 towns and villages in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Lower Kingswood to London (16 miles away).
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of Jesus Christ and the Wisdom of God, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Lower Kingswood; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Anywhere in KT20, we can roast on site for your guests. Local streets include Tealby Close, Orchard Way and Brighton Road; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Margery (1 mile south-east), Mogador (1 mile south-west), Kingswood (1 mile north), Walton on the Hill (1 mile west) and Tadworth (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Epsom (5 miles north-west), Horley (7 miles south), Redhill (3 miles south-east), Ewell (6 miles north), Walton-on-Thames (11 miles north-west) and Caterham (5 miles east).
A little further out are Walton on the Hill (1.6 miles north-west) and The Belfry (3 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Mercers Lake and Reigate Heath.
- Schools near Lower Kingswood include Chinthurst School (1.4 miles north-west) and St Bede's School (2.3 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Sportsman pub (0.7 miles south-west)
Why choose funeral wake catering in Lower Kingswood?
Nobody in the family has to cook or serve.
In Lower Kingswood and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Pub and club wakes
- Remembrance gatherings
- Church and village hall wakes
- Celebrations of life
If relatives are coming by rail, Kingswood station, about 1.5 miles north, is the nearest station.
Before booking anyone
- What crockery is supplied
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
Also in Lower Kingswood
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Your quote depends on:
- Travel to Lower Kingswood
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Access to the cooking area
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, please mention:
- Your menu choices
- Allergies we should know about
- The address or postcode
- An estimate of numbers
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
We serve when people arrive, calmly and without fuss.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who don’t eat pork.
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- A safe distance from the hall
- A hall or room for eating
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
FAQs for Lower Kingswood
How far is Lower Kingswood from London?
About 16 miles from central London.
Can you do a hog roast in Eyhurst Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you’re not left with the mess.
What should we provide?
Very little: the space and a contact.
What about coeliacs?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
Can you cater at home?
At home, a hall, a club or a venue, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook.
Do you serve the food?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a venue’s set menu, a hog roast at a hall is often simpler. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Why us?
- Our staff serve and clear
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Timed around your day
Take a look at our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards