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Funeral Wake Catering in Stoke D'Abernon
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Stoke D'Abernon and the surrounding area.
- Gatherings at the family home
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Remembrance gatherings
A hog roast near Stoke D'Abernon
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
We set up quietly and start the roast early, out of the way of arriving guests.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Funeral wake catering in Stoke D'Abernon, slow-roasted on site
If the service runs late, we wait: we’ll hold the food until people arrive. Name someone we can call on the day. Whether it is celebrations of life and wakes in village halls, we can cook rotisserie chicken, salads and new potatoes for your guests.
For a wake near Stoke D'Abernon, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish before booking.
The process
Carving is part of the show: the hog is carved in front of your guests, with crackling for everyone who wants it. Most wakes in Stoke D'Abernon are held in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, but by late December it’s dark at about 3:55pm.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
How to get a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Who books funeral wake catering in Stoke D'Abernon?
It copes with timings that shift.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Typical bookings include:
- Home wakes
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- One-year memorials
For a service at a church like Church of St Mary, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Comparing caterers
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Whether plates or china are included
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
If the hall or pub provides food, check whether we can cater there. Travel matters for 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
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Planned to your running order
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
Read how we price or what a hog roast costs.
Arranging a wake in Stoke D'Abernon
Stoke D'Abernon is about 3 miles north-west of Leatherhead, in Surrey. Our roaster is a regular sight at wakes around Stoke D'Abernon. We cater all 395 towns and villages in Surrey. Our bookings stretch from Stoke D'Abernon to Guildford (about 10 miles away).
Relatives arriving by train should know that Cobham & Stoke Dabernon station is in Stoke D'Abernon itself. Stoke D'Abernon is within about 6 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We bring hog roasts to wakes all over the KT11 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your wake is on Station Road, Stoke Close and Vincent Road or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. If your venue is just outside Stoke D'Abernon, we also cover Cobham (1 mile north-west), Oxshott (1 mile north-east), Pachesham Park (2 miles east), West End (3 miles north) and Malden Rushett (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (10 miles south-west), Woking (8 miles west), Camberley (15 miles west), Epsom (5 miles east), Horley (14 miles south-east) and Redhill (11 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Epsom Cottage Hospital (3.9 miles east) and Elmbridge Museum (3.5 miles north). The countryside around Stoke D'Abernon includes Claremont Lake and Jubilee Wood.
- Nearby schools include St Andrew's CofE Primary School (1.2 miles north-west) and Therfield School (2.4 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Old Plough pub (less than half a mile south-west)
Stoke D'Abernon questions
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 usually elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
What if it rains?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
Where does the hog roast go?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. A picture helps.
Do you come to Stoke D'Abernon?
We do. Send us the address and we will check the date.
When do you start roasting?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
Can you do gluten-free?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Do you clear up?
We pack everything away after service, so you’re not left with the mess.
What comes off the roaster
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we will bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, with gluten-free rolls on request.
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What a hog roast costs
Your quote depends on:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Plates or china
- How many people are eating
- Access to the cooking area
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- An estimate of numbers
- A photo of the cooking area
- Any venue rules
- Your menu choices
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or KT11 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A contact for the day who is not immediate family
- A level outdoor area
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Stoke D'Abernon
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
Working with your venue
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards