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Funeral Wake Catering in Stanwell
We bring a hog roast for the wake to Stanwell and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Wakes at home
- Remembrance gatherings
A hog roast near Stanwell
About our funeral wake catering in Stanwell
We keep things simple for families: one call, one quote and quiet, reliable service. Whether it is scattering-of-ashes gatherings and family get-togethers after a service, we can cook roast pork in rolls or on plates, new potatoes and apple sauce and more.
In Stanwell, the hall or the family home is a natural choice. Tell us about outdoor space for the roaster. Timings are planned around your wake, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- A friend or relative we can call
- Space inside for guests
- A safe distance from the hall
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Stanwell
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Who books funeral wake catering in Stanwell?
One roast feeds everyone together, so people can sit and talk.
Whatever the occasion in Stanwell, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We are frequently asked to cater:
- Church and village hall wakes
- Ashes ceremonies
- Home wakes
- Life celebrations
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Ashford Surrey station, roughly 1.2 miles south of the centre.
Before booking anyone
- The space, cover and access they need
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- How dietary needs are handled
- Who carves and who serves
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A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a cold buffet, a warm plated meal is more comforting. For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What you get with us
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Served at the time you choose
- All the equipment comes with us
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
Read our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Planners, venues and businesses
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 events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
What affects the price in Stanwell
There is no fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- Whether you want china
- The number of people
- Time on site
- Menu choices and extras
Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head normally falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
What we need to know
These are the details we need:
- An estimate of numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- A picture of the cooking area
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
How the day works
Rain does not stop the roast, because we cook under cover. It is worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. Most wakes in Stanwell are held in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, though in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- Get in touch when the date is set.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We cook on site.
- We serve quietly.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Before we arrive
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Getting a price
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.
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What comes off the roaster
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved thick or thin, as people like it, and served hot.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, served in a roll with salads.
Common questions in Stanwell
How far is Stanwell from London?
About 17 miles from central London, and well within our area.
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Mary: 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 normally elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We do not offer halal meat.
When do you start roasting?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
What comes with the hog roast?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
How big a hog will we need?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you’re not left with the mess.
Is a week’s notice enough?
We do our best at short notice. Send the date and venue for a quick answer.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Stuffing usually contains gluten
Our staff are discreet and respectful.
Let us know if there is something the person especially liked.
Stanwell: halls, homes and travel
Stanwell is about 2 miles north of Ashford, in Surrey. We cater wakes at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Stanwell and the surrounding area. We cover 395 places across Surrey. We cater events right across the region, from Stanwell to Guildford (about 15 miles away).
After a service at Church of St Mary, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
We cover wakes in every part of TW19. We can cater a wake on streets such as High Street, Britannia Way and Frobisher Gardens, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include West Bedfont (1 mile east), Heathrow (1 mile north-east), Ashford (2 miles south), Bedfont (2 miles east) and Longford (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (15 miles south), Woking (10 miles south-west), Camberley (14 miles south-west), Epsom (12 miles south-east), Ewell (12 miles south-east) and Egham (3 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Ashford Hospital (0.9 miles south) and Spelthorne Museum (2.1 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Staines Reservoirs and St Ann's Hill.
- Nearby schools include Thomas Knyvett College (0.9 miles south) and Spelthorne College (1.4 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Swan Public House (less than half a mile north-west)
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away