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Hog Roast for a Wake in Staines-upon-Thames, Surrey
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Staines-upon-Thames and the surrounding area.
- Wakes at a local club
- Life celebrations
- Ashes ceremonies
Planning an event in Staines-upon-Thames?
How we price a hog roast for the wake
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- How long the roast and service take
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Plates or china
- Menu choices and extras
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
What we need to know
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Roughly how many people
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Your menu choices
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
About our funeral wake catering in Staines-upon-Thames
For a celebration of life, a hog roast can reflect the person being remembered. Let us know if there’s anything special and we’ll do our best. Popular choices include halloumi skewers, new potatoes and apple sauce, and we’re often booked for gatherings after a cremation and celebration-of-life gatherings.
In a town like Staines-upon-Thames, a wake at the family home or the local hall is common. We cook in the garden or the hall’s grounds. Timings are planned around your wake, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken goes into rolls or onto plates alongside the pork.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- Clearance from walls and branches
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- Approval from the landlord or committee
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
Planners, venues and businesses
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Nearby places to Staines-upon-Thames
What else we do in Staines-upon-Thames
What happens on the day
Service is quick once we start carving: the chef carves and the team serves, and sides go out at the same time. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. In winter, it is dark in Staines-upon-Thames by about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Contact us when the date is set.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Ask for a quote
To get a quote, just 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.
Planning help
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a cold buffet, a warm plated meal is more comforting. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
What you get with us
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
After a funeral in Staines-upon-Thames
Staines-upon-Thames is about 7 miles south-west of Hayes, in Surrey. We set up the roaster at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Staines-upon-Thames. Staines-upon-Thames is one of 395 places in Surrey where we cater. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 13 miles away.
For family travelling by train, Staines station serves Staines-upon-Thames directly. With the A308 and A320 nearby, it’s easy for family travelling by car to reach Staines-upon-Thames.
We cover wakes in every part of TW18, TW20 and TW19. From High Street, Goring's Square and London Road or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. With the A308 and A320 close by, Staines-upon-Thames is simple for us to get to with the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Egham Hythe (1 mile south-west), Penton Hook (2 miles south), Hythe End (2 miles north-west), Egham (2 miles west) and Thorpe (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (13 miles south), Woking (8 miles south), Camberley (12 miles south-west), Epsom (12 miles south-east), Ewell (12 miles south-east) and Walton-on-Thames (5 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Ashford Hospital (1.8 miles north-east) and Spelthorne Museum (0.5 miles north-west). Open spaces near Staines-upon-Thames include Staines Reservoirs and Kempton Park Reservoirs.
- Local schools include The Magna Carta School (0.7 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Star pub (within half a mile north)
Staines-upon-Thames: your questions answered
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Peter: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is typically elsewhere. Send us the address.
Is Staines-upon-Thames close to London?
About 18 miles from central London.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Is a week’s notice enough?
We will always try. Tell us the details for a quick answer.
How long does the roast need?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
Can you work around our timings?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will fit around changes.
Is mains power needed?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, for confident cooks. We’ll explain the details with your quote.
Planning the wake in Staines-upon-Thames
Alternatives are available.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Staines-upon-Thames, such as:
- Family meals after a funeral
- Anniversary memorials
- Home wakes
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
After a service at Church of St Peter, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Before booking anyone
- What crockery is supplied
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Any travel or access charges
Looking after everyone
Not everyone eats pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
Food is served as everyone gathers, calmly and without fuss.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who don’t eat pork.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away