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Funeral Wake Catering for Penton Hook
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Penton Hook and the surrounding area.
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Wakes in village halls
- Wakes at home
Book a hog roast in Penton Hook
Funeral wake catering in Penton Hook, slow-roasted on site
While you’re at the service, the roast cooks quietly, so food is ready when people arrive. Our staff serve calmly and clear away discreetly. Whether it’s anniversary memorials and pub and club wakes, we can cook roast pork in rolls or on plates, rotisserie chicken and halloumi skewers for your guests.
In a small place like Penton Hook, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village 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.
Space, access and the venue
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- A friend or relative we can call
- A safe distance from the hall
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
From the roaster
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Salads
Why choose a hog roast in Penton Hook?
Compared with a venue’s set menu, a hog roast at home or a hall can be simpler and better value. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why book our hog roast in Penton Hook
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Planned to your running order
See our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Wake catering near Penton Hook
Penton Hook is about 2 miles south of Staines-upon-Thames, in Surrey. Planning a hog roast for the wake in Penton Hook? We can help. We bring hog roasts to all 395 towns and villages in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 12 miles away.
Families holding a service at Church of All Saints frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
For wakes in KT16, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. We can cater a wake on streets such as Midway Avenue, Bourne Avenue and Albert Avenue, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Close by, we cover wakes in Thorpe (1 mile west), Staines-upon-Thames (2 miles north), Egham Hythe (2 miles north-west), Thorpe Green (2 miles west) and Stroude (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (12 miles south), Woking (7 miles south-west), Camberley (11 miles south-west), Epsom (11 miles south-east), Ewell (11 miles east) and Walton-on-Thames (4 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Runnymede Hospital (2.3 miles south-west) and Spelthorne Museum (1.9 miles north). Open spaces near Penton Hook include Fleet Lake and St Ann's Hill.
- Schools near Penton Hook include The American School In England (1.1 miles west) and The Matthew Arnold School (1.4 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include Three Horse Shoes Public House (0.5 miles east)
How the day works
The roaster cooks outdoors, under a gazebo on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We agree exactly where before the day. In late September, sunset in Penton Hook is about 7:05pm; in December, about 3:55pm, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
How to get a price
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Who books funeral wake catering in Penton Hook?
Alternatives are available.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Penton Hook:
- Gatherings at the family home
- Celebrations of life
- Wakes in village halls
- Memorial gatherings
If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is Chertsey station, about 1.5 miles south.
Before you book anyone
- Who carves and who serves
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether VAT is included
- Any travel or access charges
The menu, dish by dish
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and it’s carved fresh as people come up.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce make the roll.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to:
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Menu choices and extras
- Travel to Penton Hook
- Numbers
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- The date and time of the event
- Dietary requirements
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Any venue rules
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Stuffing usually contains gluten
We serve when people arrive, calmly and without fuss.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
Common questions in Penton Hook
Is Penton Hook close to London?
About 19 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cater after a service at Church of All Saints?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is usually elsewhere. Send us the address.
What if people arrive late?
That’s fine: we hold the food until people arrive.
Will there be enough to go round?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
Where does the hog roast go?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
Do you provide china?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
Is mains power needed?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
Nearby places to Penton Hook
Other occasions in Penton Hook
Organising for someone else?
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards