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Hog Roast for a Wake in Parkgate, Surrey
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast for the wake in Parkgate.
- Church and village hall wakes
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Ashes ceremonies
Planning an event in Parkgate?
A closer look at the menu
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, turned until the skin is golden.
Stuffing and apple sauce
No hog roast roll is complete without sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce, cutting through the richness of the pork.
About our funeral wake catering in Parkgate
Funerals are usually planned within a week or two. Contact us as soon as you have a date, and we’ll tell you right away whether we can help. Whether it’s pub and club wakes and life celebrations, we can cook apple sauce, new potatoes and halloumi skewers.
Near Parkgate, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
Parkgate: your questions answered
How far is Parkgate from London?
About 23 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Parkgate?
The closest is Holmwood station, roughly 2.1 miles away.
What if it rains?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you are not left with the mess.
Is it a sit-down meal?
Either: plates with sides or simple rolls.
Can you do something else?
Yes, add chicken or a vegetarian option.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
Can we just hire the roaster?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. We will explain the details with your quote.
Who books funeral wake catering in Parkgate?
There are options for those who don’t eat pork.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Parkgate:
- Celebrations of life
- One-year memorials
- Home wakes
- Memorial events
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Holmwood station, about 2.1 miles west.
Comparing caterers
- What crockery is supplied
- The space, cover and access they need
- Whether VAT is included
- Staffing on the day
The process
The secret is time: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin crisps into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. In winter, it is dark in Parkgate by about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while you are at the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We pack up quietly.
Before we arrive
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Getting a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Wake catering near Parkgate
Parkgate is about 4 miles south-east of Dorking, in Surrey. Planning a hog roast for the wake in Parkgate? We can help. Parkgate is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Parkgate to Guildford (14 miles away).
Parkgate is within about 5 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wakes anywhere in RH5 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. Whether your wake is on Broad Lane, Mill Lane and Becket Wood or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Close by, we cover wakes in Shellwood Cross (1 mile north), Newdigate (1 mile south-west), Cudworth (2 miles south), Nalderswood (2 miles north-east) and Norwood Hill (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (14 miles west), Epsom (11 miles north), Horley (5 miles east), Redhill (6 miles north-east), Ewell (12 miles north) and Reigate (5 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Langley Green Hospital (5.1 miles south-east) and Betchworth Castle (3.8 miles north). Open spaces near Parkgate include Reigate Heath and Leith Hill.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Check with family about dietary needs
Food is served as everyone gathers, calmly and without fuss.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Nearby places to Parkgate
Other occasions in Parkgate
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Your quote depends on:
- Access to the cooking area
- Time on site
- Distance from us
- Numbers
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.
What to tell us
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Any venue rules
- The address or postcode
- An estimate of numbers
- Dietary requirements
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
Working with your venue
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Some families mix a hog roast with cakes brought by friends. The main driver is numbers: bigger groups generally cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why us?
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Our staff serve and clear
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
Take a look at our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Space, access and the venue
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- A hall or room for eating
- Approval from the landlord or committee
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards