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Hog Roast for a Wake in Tatsfield, Greater London
We bring a hog roast for the wake across Tatsfield and Greater London, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Memorial gatherings
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
Book a hog roast in Tatsfield
Funeral wake catering in Tatsfield, carved to order
A wake might be at home, a village or church hall, a club or a pub. Wherever it is, the roaster cooks outdoors under cover, and we serve indoors where the venue allows. Whether it is scattering-of-ashes gatherings and memorial gatherings, we’ll put together a menu of apple sauce, roast pork in rolls or on plates and new potatoes for your guests.
In Tatsfield, a wake might be at home, a hall or a local pub. We need an outdoor spot to cook. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours, and carved only when you are ready to eat.
- Where
- Tatsfield (TN16)
- Region
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Why choose a hog roast in Tatsfield?
If the venue has its own caterer, check whether we can cater there. For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why Tatsfield hosts choose us
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- An itemised quote
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Planned to your running order
See our pricing or the cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
Each price is built from:
- The journey to the venue
- How long the roast and service take
- Menu choices and extras
- Crockery choices
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Getting an accurate quote
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- A photo of the cooking area
- The date and time of the event
- Rough numbers
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
What comes off the roaster
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so everyone has something hot.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing go with the pork perfectly. Note that stuffing usually contains gluten.
Planning the cooking spot
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- A hall or room for eating
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- One contact on the day
As a London location, Tatsfield 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.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Occasions we serve in Tatsfield
Alternatives are available.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Tatsfield. Typical bookings include:
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Remembrance days
- Church and village hall wakes
- Life celebrations
If relatives are coming by rail, Oxted station is about 3 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- What crockery is supplied
- What the price includes, item by item
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
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Diets, allergies and alternatives
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Request gluten-free rolls
If the service runs late, we wait; just let us know.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who don’t eat pork.
Working with your venue
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Tatsfield: halls, homes and travel
Tatsfield is about 5 miles east of Caterham, in Greater London. Wakes in Tatsfield are part of our patch. Tatsfield is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 15 miles away.
After a service at Church of St Mary the Virgin, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Tatsfield, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Here we cover the TN16 postcode area. From The Square, Ninehams Road and Maesmaur Road or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Nearby, we also cater wakes in South Street (1 mile east), Titsey (1 mile south), Force Green (2 miles south-east), Moorhouse Bank (3 miles south) and Westerham (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in London (15 miles north), Stockwell (14 miles north-west), Orpington (7 miles north-east), Wimbledon (14 miles north-west), Kennington (14 miles north-west) and New Cross (12 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Tandridge Priory (2.8 miles south). Within reach you will find West Kent Golf Course nature reserve and Betsom's Hill.
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. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. For a summer wake in Tatsfield, there is light until about 9:20pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We cook on site.
- We serve quietly.
- We tidy up and go.
How to prepare
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Get a quote
The quickest way to get a price is to 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. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Tatsfield
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
What’s the nearest station to Tatsfield?
Oxted station, about 3 miles south-west of the centre.
Do we need to provide electricity?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Hours rather than minutes. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
What about coeliacs?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You will get allergen details for everything.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We don’t offer halal meat.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards