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Funeral Wake Catering in Sunbury-on-Thames
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Funeral wake catering in Sunbury-on-Thames.
- Anniversary memorials
- Home wakes
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Slow-roasted pork in Sunbury-on-Thames
Funeral wake catering in Sunbury-on-Thames, carved to order
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 try to help. Whether it is remembrance days and wakes in village halls, we can cook salads, roast pork in rolls or on plates and apple sauce for your guests.
For a wake in Sunbury-on-Thames, somewhere close to the church or crematorium helps. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
Arranging a wake in Sunbury-on-Thames
Sunbury-on-Thames is about 7 miles south of Hayes, in Surrey. Sunbury-on-Thames is well within our area for wakes. We cover all 395 towns and villages across Surrey. Our bookings stretch from Sunbury-on-Thames to Guildford (13 miles away).
Relatives driving in can use the A244 and A308 to reach Sunbury-on-Thames. If relatives are coming by rail, there is a station right in Sunbury-on-Thames: Sunbury station.
Wherever your wake is in TW16, we can roast on site for your guests. From Station Road, The Ridings and Ravenscourt or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. You will find Sunbury-on-Thames on the A244 and A308, which makes the journey straightforward. For wakes just outside Sunbury-on-Thames, we cover Upper Halliford (1 mile south-west), Charlton (1 mile west), Ashford Common (1 mile north-west), Hounslow (1 mile north) and Littleton Common (1 mile west). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (13 miles south-west), Woking (10 miles south-west), Camberley (15 miles south-west), Epsom (8 miles south-east), Ewell (8 miles south-east) and Egham (6 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Kempton Steam Museum (1 mile north-east) and No. 2 New Zealand General Hospital (2 miles south). The countryside around Sunbury-on-Thames includes St Ann's Hill and Kempton Park Reservoirs.
- Schools near Sunbury-on-Thames include St Paul's Catholic College (under half a mile north-east) and Sunbury Manor School (under half a mile west)
- Local pubs include The Three Fishes Public House (0.6 miles south)
Organising for someone else?
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
FAQs for Sunbury-on-Thames
Can you do a hog roast in Sunbury Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Ask them first.
Which station is closest to Sunbury-on-Thames?
Sunbury station, in Sunbury-on-Thames itself.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Do you cover Sunbury-on-Thames?
Yes, Sunbury-on-Thames is in our area. Send us the address and we’ll confirm availability.
What do people get?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Can you wait?
Name someone we can call and we’ll serve when everyone is there.
Who serves?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Things that change the price:
- Whether you want china
- The journey to the venue
- The number of people
- How long the roast and service take
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What to tell us
To check availability and the cooking area, we’ll need:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Your date and serving time
- An estimate of numbers
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
Looking after everyone
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
Name a friend or relative as our contact, so the immediate family isn’t disturbed.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who do not eat pork.
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Other occasions in Sunbury-on-Thames
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with sandwich platters, hot food feels more caring. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Why Sunbury-on-Thames hosts choose us
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- All the equipment comes with us
- A clear quote with everything listed
Read our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Step by step
Rain does not stop the roast, because we cook under cover. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. Most wakes in Sunbury-on-Thames are held in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, but by late December it’s dark at about 3:55pm.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Before we arrive
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Ask for a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
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The menu, dish by dish
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, which keeps it hot and moist right to the last roll.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Events we cater in Sunbury-on-Thames
Hearty food that most people like, just right after a funeral.
Whatever the occasion in Sunbury-on-Thames, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings often include:
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Church and village hall wakes
- Memorial events
If the funeral is at a church such as St Saviour, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Questions to ask before you book
- If the price includes VAT
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- What the price includes, item by item
- The menu, including sides and any extras
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- A contact for the day who isn’t immediate family
- A safe distance from the hall
- Approval from the landlord or committee
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the roaster
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards