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Hog Roast for a Wake in Pachesham Park, Surrey
We bring a hog roast for the wake across Pachesham Park and Surrey, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Home wakes
- Ashes ceremonies
Planning an event in Pachesham Park?
About our funeral wake catering in Pachesham Park
Served on plates with salads and potatoes, a hog roast is a full meal. There are alternatives for those who don’t eat pork. Typical bookings include gatherings at clubs and pubs and life celebrations, serving roast pork in rolls or on plates, new potatoes and rotisserie chicken.
In rural Pachesham Park, home or the hall is usual. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Some families mix a hog roast with cakes brought by friends. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
What you get with us
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Our staff serve and clear
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Read how we price and the cost guide.
What a hog roast costs
There is no fixed price list, because every wake is different. What matters most:
- Numbers
- Crockery choices
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Distance from us
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The date and time of the event
- What the outdoor space is like
- Roughly how many people
- Where the event is
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
Places near Pachesham Park
Also in Pachesham Park
Pachesham Park: halls, homes and travel
Pachesham Park is about 2 miles north-west of Ashtead, in Surrey. Our roaster is a regular sight at wakes around Pachesham Park. We bring hog roasts to 395 places across Surrey. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 11 miles away.
The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Pachesham Park, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We bring hog roasts to wakes all over the KT22 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include Oaklawn Road, Oxshott Road and The Avenue; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Close by, we cover wakes in Oxshott (1 mile north-west), Malden Rushett (1 mile north-east), Ashtead (2 miles south-east), Stoke D'Abernon (2 miles west) and Barwell (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Guildford (11 miles south-west), Woking (10 miles west), Epsom (3 miles east), Horley (12 miles south-east), Redhill (9 miles south-east) and Ewell (4 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Epsom Cottage Hospital (2.2 miles north-east) and Elmbridge Museum (3.6 miles north). Within reach you will find The Lake and Jubilee Wood.
- Schools near Pachesham Park include Danes Hill School (1 mile north-west) and The Royal Kent CofE Primary School (1.2 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Royal Oak pub (0.9 miles south)
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:
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Pachesham Park
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Common questions in Pachesham Park
Is Pachesham Park too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
How quickly can you cater a wake?
Normally. Contact us when the date is set and we’ll tell you quickly.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Can you cater in Pachesham Park?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll confirm availability.
Do you serve the food?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
What happens in bad weather?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
What do you need from us on the day?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
Planning the wake in Pachesham Park
Alternatives are available.
Here’s what people in Pachesham Park most often book a hog roast for:
- Remembrance gatherings
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the closest railway station is Ashtead station, roughly 1.3 miles east of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- Whether travel is included
- If the price includes VAT
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
What happens on the day
On the day, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, worked back from your serving time. For a summer wake in Pachesham Park, there is light until about 9:20pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- Contact us 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.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Give us a contact number for the day
Get a quote
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or KT22 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
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.
What we serve, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and our chef carves it to order.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Request gluten-free rolls
We clear away discreetly once everyone has eaten.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards