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Funeral Wake Catering in Shepperton Green
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the wake turns the food into a centrepiece of your wake in Shepperton Green.
- One-year memorials
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Home wakes
A hog roast near Shepperton Green
Questions from Shepperton Green
How far is Shepperton Green from London?
Roughly 17 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to Shepperton Green?
Shepperton station, about 0.7 miles south-east of the centre.
Do you need power or water?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
What if the service runs late?
That is fine: we hold the food until people arrive.
What’s included?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Do you bring plates?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
How our funeral wake catering works in Shepperton Green
Roast pork with salads, new potatoes and coleslaw makes a proper meal, or rolls keep it simple. There are alternatives for those who do not eat pork. Typical bookings include remembrance gatherings and gatherings after scattering ashes, serving halloumi skewers, salads and new potatoes.
In Shepperton Green, the hall is often where people gather, and its grounds suit the roaster. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
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Also in Shepperton Green
For event organisers in Shepperton Green
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Shepperton Green: halls, homes and travel
Shepperton Green is about 2 miles north of Weybridge, in Surrey. We bring a hog roast for the wake to wakes anywhere in Shepperton Green, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. We cover 395 places in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 12 miles away.
After a service at Church of St Mary Magdalene, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Wherever your wake is in TW17, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Laleham Road, Roseacre Close and Squire's Road; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Littleton (1 mile north-west), Charlton (1 mile north-east), Upper Halliford (1 mile east), Littleton Common (2 miles north-east) and Laleham (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (12 miles south-west), Woking (8 miles south-west), Camberley (12 miles west), Epsom (9 miles south-east), Ewell (9 miles east) and Egham (4 miles north-west).
A little further out are No. 2 New Zealand General Hospital (1.8 miles south-east) and Kempton Steam Museum (3 miles north-east). Open spaces near Shepperton Green include St Ann's Hill and Ferris Meadow Lake.
- Schools near Shepperton Green include Thamesmead School (1 mile south-east) and Thamesmead School (1 mile south-east)
- Local pubs include The Anchor pub (0.9 miles south)
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what affects the price:
- The number of people
- Distance from us
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Access to the cooking area
For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Details that help
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- The date and time of the event
- Dietary requirements
- Rough numbers
- Any venue rules
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
Where the roaster can go in Shepperton Green
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- One contact on the day
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If things run late, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so keep us posted on the day. In late September, sunset in Shepperton Green is about 7:05pm; in December, about 3:55pm, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We pack up quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
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What we serve, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and children normally like it too.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so everyone has something hot.
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Tips:
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
We dress smartly and keep a low profile.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
If the hall or pub provides food, check whether we can cater there. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. There is no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Timed around your day
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- An itemised quote
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
Read how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Shepperton Green?
It’s simple, warm, familiar food, just right after a funeral.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Shepperton Green and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Remembrance gatherings
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Life celebrations
- One-year memorials
For family travelling by train, Shepperton station is about 0.7 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- Any travel or access charges
- Plates, china and cutlery
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- The full menu and the sides
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, 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