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Hog Roast for a Wake in Pains-Hill, Surrey
We bring a hog roast for the wake to Pains-Hill and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Wakes in village halls
- Ashes ceremonies
- Memorial events
Planning an event in Pains-Hill?
Funeral wake catering near Pains-Hill
We keep things simple for families: one call, one quote and quiet, reliable service. On the menu are roast pork in rolls or on plates, new potatoes and rotisserie chicken, and we’re frequently booked for family get-togethers after a service and celebration-of-life gatherings.
For a wake near Pains-Hill, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
The process
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your wake. In late September, sunset in Pains-Hill is about 7:05pm; in December, about 3:55pm, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- Share the date, place and rough numbers.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Getting a price
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Planning the wake in Pains-Hill
If the service runs late, the food waits.
Here’s what people in Pains-Hill most often book a hog roast for:
- Celebrations of life
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Memorial gatherings
- Family get-togethers after a service
For a service at a church like St Andrew's, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Questions to ask before booking
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Travel and any London charges
- Whether plates or china are included
- The full menu and the sides
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Access to the cooking area
- Whether you want china
- Travel to Pains-Hill
- The number of people
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Details that help
To get the best quote, send us:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- What the outdoor space is like
- Rough numbers
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
Nearby places to Pains-Hill
Other occasions in Pains-Hill
Allergies and dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
We arrive in good time and roast quietly, out of the way of arriving guests.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
Questions from Pains-Hill
How far is Pains-Hill from London?
Roughly 18 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station is closest to Pains-Hill?
The closest is Hurst Green station, roughly 0.9 miles away.
How much room do you need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll check it with you before booking.
Can you work around our timings?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
Is there an alternative to pork?
Chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Halal isn’t available.
Is mains power needed?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
What do people get?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with family members cooking, a catered hog roast lets everyone be together. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Why us?
- Our staff serve and clear
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- All the equipment comes with us
Take a look at our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
About the food
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and our chef carves it to order.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so everyone has something hot.
For event organisers in Pains-Hill
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
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.
Space, access and the venue
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- A safe distance from the hall
- A level outdoor area
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
Wake catering near Pains-Hill
Pains-Hill is about 6 miles south-east of Caterham, in Surrey. Our roaster is a regular sight at wakes around Pains-Hill, from gardens to fields. We cover all 395 towns and villages across Surrey. Our bookings stretch from Pains-Hill to London (about 18 miles away).
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Hurst Green station, about 0.9 miles west.
This part of Surrey takes in RH8, so your wake can be anywhere in it. We can cater a wake on streets such as Pastens Road and Pains Hill, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. For wakes just outside Pains-Hill, we cover The Chart (1 mile east), Limpsfield (1 mile north-west), Hurst Green (1 mile west), Oxted (1 mile west) and Moorhouse Bank (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (14 miles north-west), Horley (10 miles south-west), Redhill (8 miles west), Ewell (14 miles north-west), Reigate (10 miles west) and Caterham (6 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Tandridge Priory (0.5 miles north) and Haxted Watermill Museum (3.9 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Botley Hill and Bay Pond.
- Local schools include Hazelwood School (0.7 miles west) and Oxted School (1.4 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include Carpenters Arms (0.7 miles east)
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards