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Hog Roast for a Wake in North Looe, Surrey
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the wake turns the food into a centrepiece of your wake in North Looe.
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Memorial events
Slow-roasted pork in North Looe
Funeral wake catering near North Looe
Some families choose a hog roast because it was a favourite. Let us know if there’s anything special and we’ll try to help. We serve halloumi skewers, roast pork in rolls or on plates and rotisserie chicken, and we are often booked for gatherings after scattering ashes and anniversary memorials.
Near North Looe, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
For event organisers in North Looe
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Events we cater in North Looe
It feeds everyone at once, so people can eat and share memories.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in North Looe. Typical bookings include:
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- One-year memorials
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Church and village hall wakes
After a service at St John's Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What to look for in a quote
- How dietary needs are handled
- Whether travel is included
- Whether plates or china are included
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
How it works
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your wake in North Looe. Late-December sunset in North Looe is about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We cook on site.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Send final numbers in good time
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
How to get a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
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A hog roast compared with other options
Rather than relatives cooking, we take the cooking off the family’s hands. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why book with us
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Our staff serve and clear
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Planned to your running order
Read how we price and the cost guide.
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Wakes in North Looe: venues and practical details
North Looe is about 1 mile east of Epsom, in Surrey. North Looe and the surrounding area are covered for wakes. We cover all 395 towns and villages in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from North Looe to London (13 miles away).
If there isn’t room at home, a hall or club near North Looe may suit. Relatives arriving by train should know that Epsom Downs station is about 0.7 miles away. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 7 miles of North Looe, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We cater wakes across KT17. Streets in the area include Priest Hill Close and Reigate Road, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Epsom Downs (1 mile south), Nork (1 mile south-east), Epsom (1 mile west), Ewell (1 mile north-west) and Cheam (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cater in Woking (15 miles west), Horley (11 miles south), Redhill (7 miles south-east), Egham (15 miles north-west), Reigate (7 miles south) and Walton-on-Thames (8 miles north-west).
A little further out are Cockney Museum (2 miles north) and Epsom General Hospital (1.6 miles south-west). The countryside around North Looe includes Cuddington Meadows.
- Schools near North Looe include Glyn School (1 mile north-west) and Laine Theatre Arts (1.1 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Old Kings Head Public House (1 mile west)
- Other local spots include Municipal Borough of Sutton and Cheam (2.4 miles north-east)
What the cooking area needs
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Space away from the building and any trees
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in North Looe
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Rolls and stuffing typically contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Check with family about dietary needs
We hold the food if people are delayed; just let us know.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
The menu, dish by dish
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it’s needed, so it stays hot and juicy.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Numbers
- Access to the cooking area
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Plates or china
For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What we need to know
To get the best quote, send us:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Rough numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Anything the venue has asked for
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
Questions from North Looe
Is North Looe too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you cater at venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
There are chicken, vegetarian and vegan alternatives. We do not offer halal meat.
Can you wait?
Give us a contact for the day and we’ll adjust.
Will there be enough to go round?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
What’s included?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
How long does the roast need?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards