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Hog Roast for a Wake in Surbiton, Greater London
Looking for a hog roast for the wake in Surbiton? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Anniversary memorials
Planning an event in Surbiton?
How our funeral wake catering works in Surbiton
After a funeral in Surbiton, people need somewhere to gather and something warm to eat. A hog roast is simple, hearty food that most people enjoy, and nobody in the family has to cook. Whether it’s gatherings after scattering ashes and one-year memorials, we can cook apple sauce, salads and new potatoes for your guests.
For a wake in Surbiton, a hall or club with a yard or garden is frequently simplest, though home can work with a garden and side access. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Surbiton (KT6, KT5, KT1)
- Region
- Greater London
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Planning for dietary needs
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
We dress smartly and keep a low profile throughout.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
For event organisers in Surbiton
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
If you are a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team.
Surbiton: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Surbiton?
Surbiton station, in Surbiton itself.
Can you do a hog roast in Stokes Field?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you’re not left with the mess.
Do you serve rolls or plates?
We serve on plates, with china as an option.
What do people get?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
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 be flexible on serving time?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will fit around changes.
What happens on the day
Carving is part of the show: the hog is carved in front of your guests, with crackling for everyone who wants it. For a summer wake in Surbiton, there’s light until about 9:20pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- Contact us when the date is set.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We cook on site.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We tidy up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Let us know about tight access
Ask for a quote
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
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A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with family members cooking, we take the cooking off the family’s hands. Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups usually cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why us?
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
Read our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
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A closer look at the menu
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, turned until the skin is golden.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so everyone has something hot.
What affects the price in Surbiton
There is no fixed price list, because every wake is different. What matters most:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- The journey to the venue
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
What to tell us
Here’s what we will ask:
- The venue or postcode
- A photo of the cooking area
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Allergies we should know about
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
Arranging a wake in Surbiton
Surbiton is about 4 miles south-west of Wimbledon, in Greater London. Wherever your wake is in Surbiton, we can bring the roaster, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. We cater 764 places across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Surbiton to London (12 miles away).
If relatives are coming by rail, Surbiton has its own station, Surbiton station. If the funeral is at a church such as St Mark's Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
We cater wakes across KT6, KT5 and KT1. From St Andrew's Square, South Bank and Hazelwood Court or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. Surbiton is on the A240 and A3210, so it’s easy for us to reach with the equipment. Other places close to Surbiton we cover include Berrylands (1 mile east), Tolworth (1 mile south-east), Old Malden (2 miles south-east), Chessington (2 miles south) and Worcester Park (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (12 miles north-east), City of Westminster (11 miles north-east), Marylebone (11 miles north-east), Kensington (9 miles north-east), St Pancras (12 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (13 miles north-east).
A little further out are Bentall Centre (1.4 miles north) and Tolworth Hospital (1 mile south-east). Green spaces nearby include The Wood and The Lake.
- Local schools include The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre (less than half a mile north) and Shrewsbury House School (0.8 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find Coronation Hall pub (less than half a mile north-west)
- Local facilities include Municipal Borough of Surbiton (1.2 miles south)
Planning the wake in Surbiton
Hearty food that most people like, which is what people want after a service.
Here’s what people in Surbiton most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Family meals after a funeral
- Remembrance days
- Home wakes
- Life celebrations
With the A240 and A3210 nearby, it’s easy for family travelling by car to reach Surbiton.
Questions to ask before booking
- VAT, if it applies
- What the price includes, item by item
- The space, cover and access they need
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
Where the roaster can go in Surbiton
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- A contact for the day who is not immediate family
- Space inside for guests
As a London location, Surbiton is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and access takes planning: let us know how we reach the cooking spot and where we can park.
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards