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Hog Roast for a Wake in Martyr's Green, Surrey
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the wake makes the food part of your wake in Martyr's Green.
- Memorial events
- Family meals after a funeral
- Celebrations of life
Funeral wake catering in Martyr's Green
About the food
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, which keeps it hot and moist.
Stuffing and apple sauce
No hog roast roll is complete without sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce, balancing the rich, salty pork.
How our funeral wake catering works in Martyr's Green
Wakes in Martyr's Green happen at homes, halls, clubs and pubs. Wherever it is, the roaster cooks outdoors under cover, and the food can be served inside. We serve roast pork in rolls or on plates, new potatoes and halloumi skewers, and we’re frequently booked for celebration-of-life gatherings and gatherings after a cremation.
Near Martyr's Green, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
Nearby places to Martyr's Green
Other occasions in Martyr's Green
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Next to a cold buffet, roast pork on a plate with potatoes is more filling. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why Martyr's Green hosts choose us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Who books funeral wake catering in Martyr's Green?
Hearty food that most people like, which is what people want after a service.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Martyr's Green, such as:
- Anniversary memorials
- Family meals after a funeral
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Wakes at a local club
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the closest railway station is Effingham Junction station, roughly 1.2 miles south-east of the centre.
Questions to ask before you book
- Staffing on the day
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Whether travel is included
Martyr's Green: your questions answered
How far is Martyr's Green from London?
Roughly 20 miles from the centre of London.
Is Martyr's Green too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you cater at home?
Most places, if the roaster can cook outside.
What’s the price?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your wake for a quote.
What do we need to organise?
Very little: the space and a contact.
What about coeliacs?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Is it a sit-down meal?
We serve on plates, with china as an option.
What should we sort out beforehand?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- Space away from the building and any trees
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we serve
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
How the day works
A typical booking goes like this: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. Most wakes in Martyr's Green are held in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, though in December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- We set up and roast while you are at the service.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
Before we arrive
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Ask for a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
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How we price a hog roast for the wake
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Menu choices and extras
- Time on site
- How many people are eating
- Plates or china
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
Details that help
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- An estimate of numbers
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Your date and serving time
- Rules from the venue or landowner
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your wake for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Some ideas:
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Arranging a wake in Martyr's Green
Martyr's Green is about 5 miles south of Weybridge, in Surrey. We cater wakes at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Martyr's Green. We cover 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 7 miles away.
The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Martyr's Green; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Wakes anywhere in KT11 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. From Old Lane and Ockham Lane or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Hatchford (1 mile north-east), Hatchford End (1 mile north-west), Downside (1 mile north-east), Wisley (2 miles north-west) and Pyrford Green (3 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (7 miles south-west), Woking (6 miles west), Camberley (13 miles west), Epsom (8 miles east), Horley (15 miles south-east) and Redhill (13 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Send and Ripley History Society Museum (2.4 miles west) and Woking Community Hospital (5.1 miles west). Open spaces near Martyr's Green include Boldermere Lake and Papercourt Marshes.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Black Swan pub (less than half a mile north)
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls 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