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Hog Roast for a Wake in West End, Surrey
Funeral wake catering in West End: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Wakes at home
- Church and village hall wakes
- Ashes ceremonies
A hog roast near West End
A hog roast compared with other options
Some families mix a hog roast with cakes brought by friends. The main driver is numbers: bigger groups generally cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why book our hog roast in West End
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
Funeral wake catering near West End
We know families have a lot to arrange: one call, one quote and quiet, reliable service. On the menu are rotisserie chicken, new potatoes and salads, and we’re regularly asked to cater memorial gatherings and remembrance days.
For a wake near West End, a farmhouse or village hall often works well. The hog is roasted on site at your wake, low and slow, for hours, then carved fresh for your guests.
Towns and villages near West End
Other occasions in West End
Wakes in West End: venues and practical details
West End is about 1 mile south-west of Esher, in Surrey. We cover West End and its neighbours for wakes. West End is one of 395 places in Surrey where we cater. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 12 miles away.
Relatives driving in can use the A244 and A307 to reach West End. Families holding a service at St George's frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
This part of Surrey takes in KT10 and KT12. Local streets include Esher Road, Garson Road and Lammas Lane; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Being close to the A244 and A307, West End is simple for us to get to for your wake. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Esher (1 mile north-east), Lower Green (1 mile north-east), Claygate (2 miles east), Hinchley Wood (2 miles north-east) and Weston Green (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (12 miles south-west), Woking (9 miles west), Camberley (15 miles west), Epsom (5 miles east), Redhill (13 miles south-east) and Ewell (5 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Elmbridge Museum (0.9 miles north-east) and No. 2 New Zealand General Hospital (2.6 miles north-west). Open spaces near West End include Claremont Lake and Jubilee Wood.
- Local schools include Esher Church School (0.8 miles east) and Esher Church of England High School (0.9 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include Albert Arms (0.7 miles north-east)
Looking after everyone
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
- Check with family about dietary needs
If the service runs late, we wait; just let us know.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
How it works
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. Late-December sunset in West End is about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Share the date, place and rough numbers.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
How to get a price
Every wake is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your wake: use our quote form.
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What the cooking area needs
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- A short route for the equipment
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- Space away from the building and any trees
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
West End: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to West End?
The closest is Hersham station, roughly 1.1 miles away.
Is West End close to London?
Roughly 15 miles from the centre of London.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we will talk you through it.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
Can you cater at home?
Most places, with an outdoor spot for cooking.
What should we provide?
Not much: the space and a contact.
Is there an alternative to pork?
Yes, add chicken or a vegetarian option.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Events we cater in West End
Quiet, respectful service.
We’re regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near West End, such as:
- Remembrance gatherings
- Celebrations of life
- Gatherings at the family home
- Pub and club wakes
If relatives are coming by rail, Hersham station, about 1.1 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
Before you book anyone
- Any travel or access charges
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- If the price includes VAT
- Exactly what’s included in the price
What comes off the roaster
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there’s a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so nobody misses out.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal, especially at a sit-down event.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
The biggest factors are:
- The journey to the venue
- Menu choices and extras
- How long the roast and service take
- Access to the cooking area
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Details that help
To get the best quote, send us:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Dietary requirements
- Where the event is
- Anything the venue has asked for
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or KT10 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we will confirm what we can provide.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away