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Funeral Wake Catering for Old Malden
We bring a hog roast for the wake to Old Malden and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Remembrance gatherings
- Pub and club wakes
- Life celebrations
A hog roast near Old Malden
Funeral wake catering in Old Malden, slow-roasted on site
Roast pork with salads, new potatoes and coleslaw makes a proper meal. There are alternatives for those who do not eat pork. Whether it is family get-togethers after a service and gatherings at the family home, we’ll put together a menu of new potatoes, salads and roast pork in rolls or on plates.
In Old Malden, the hall or the family home is a natural choice. Tell us about outdoor space for the roaster. Timings are planned around your wake, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
Allergies and dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
One contact for the day helps, so the family can focus on guests.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who don’t eat pork.
Towns and villages near Old Malden
Other occasions in Old Malden
Old Malden questions
Which station is closest to Old Malden?
The closest is Tolworth station, roughly 0.5 miles away.
We’re gathering after a service at Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is usually elsewhere. Send us the address.
What happens in bad weather?
Rain does not stop the cooking. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
What do you need from us on the day?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Can you serve on plates?
We serve on plates, with china as an option.
How quickly can you cater a wake?
We will always try. Tell us the details and we’ll reply promptly.
How much will it be?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your wake for a quote.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Old Malden?
One roast feeds everyone together, so people can sit and talk.
Here’s what people in Old Malden most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Church and village hall wakes
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Memorial gatherings
- Pub and club wakes
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Tolworth station, about 0.5 miles west.
Comparing caterers
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, a hot, filling option of their own.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Space, access and the venue
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- Clearance from walls and branches
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- A contact for the day who is not immediate family
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Old Malden
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Arranging a wake in Old Malden
Old Malden is about 2 miles north-west of Ewell, in Surrey. From village halls to gardens and fields, wakes around Old Malden suit a hog roast. Old Malden is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we cater. Our nearest city page is London, about 11 miles away.
Local halls and clubs near Old Malden can host a wake if home is too small. For a service at a church like Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Wakes anywhere in KT19, KT4 and KT5 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. Whether your wake is on Curtis Road, Rowden Road and Grafton Road or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. If your venue is just outside Old Malden, we also cover Worcester Park (1 mile east), Tolworth (1 mile north-west), Stoneleigh (1 mile south-east), Berrylands (1 mile north-west) and Chessington (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Woking (14 miles west), Epsom (3 miles south), Horley (14 miles south), Redhill (10 miles south-east), Egham (13 miles west) and Reigate (10 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Municipal Borough of Surbiton (1.2 miles west) and Bentall Centre (3 miles north-west). Open spaces near Old Malden include The Lake and Kingston Hill Road area.
- Local schools include Richard Challoner School (0.7 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Plough Inn Public House (1 mile north-east)
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
If the venue has its own caterer, ask whether outside caterers are allowed. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Why book with us
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Served at the time you choose
- Serving and clearing done for you
Take a look at how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Working with your venue
If you are a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Whether you want china
- Numbers
- How easy it is to reach the spot
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Getting an accurate quote
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- Any venue rules
- Dietary requirements
- The address or postcode
- Your date and serving time
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Old Malden, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
What happens on the day
We arrive hours before you want to eat, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. Your guests will smell it long before they see it. Summer evenings in Old Malden stay light until about 9:20pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We pack up quietly.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Related guides
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards