Surrey · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Weybridge, Surrey
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the wake turns the food into a centrepiece of your wake in Weybridge.
- Memorial events
- Remembrance days
- Gatherings after a cremation
Slow-roasted pork in Weybridge
About our funeral wake catering in Weybridge
Served on plates with salads and potatoes, a hog roast is a full meal, or rolls keep it simple. Chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option are there for anyone who does not eat pork. We serve new potatoes, apple sauce and roast pork in rolls or on plates, and we are regularly asked to cater scattering-of-ashes gatherings and family meals after a funeral.
In a town like Weybridge, a wake at the family home or the local hall is common. The roaster goes in the garden or the hall grounds. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
For event organisers in Weybridge
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Events we cater in Weybridge
One roast feeds everyone together, so people can eat and share memories.
In Weybridge and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Ashes ceremonies
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Memorial gatherings
- Pub and club wakes
After a service at United Reform Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Comparing caterers
- Travel and any London charges
- Whether VAT is included
- How dietary needs are handled
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
What comes off the roaster
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
FAQs for Weybridge
Which station is closest to Weybridge?
Weybridge station, about 0.9 miles south-west of the centre.
Is Weybridge close to London?
Roughly 18 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you need anything from the family?
Just the venue, rough numbers and a contact for the day. We will handle the rest.
Do you serve the food?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is typically fine if the venue is happy.
Can you work around our timings?
We will be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll adjust.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
Is there an alternative to pork?
There are chicken, vegetarian and vegan alternatives. We don’t offer halal meat.
Also in Weybridge
What a hog roast costs
Here’s what affects the price:
- Time on site
- Numbers
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Crockery choices
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What we need to know
To get the best quote, send us:
- Dietary requirements
- The venue or postcode
- Your menu choices
- A picture of the cooking area
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
Wakes in Weybridge: venues and practical details
Weybridge is about 7 miles north-east of Woking, in Surrey. We cater wakes across Weybridge and nearby, from gardens to fields. We cover all 395 towns and villages across Surrey. Our bookings stretch from Weybridge to Guildford (10 miles away).
Weybridge is on or near the A317 and B373, handy for relatives driving in. If relatives are coming by rail, Weybridge station, about 0.9 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
Wherever your wake is in KT13 and KT12, we can roast on site for your guests. Streets in the area include High Street, Stafford Square and Park Lawn Road, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Main roads around Weybridge include the A317 and B373, which makes travel to your wake easy. Close by, we cover wakes in St George's Hill (1 mile south), Brooklands (1 mile south-west), Burwood Park (1 mile south-east), Shepperton (1 mile north) and Whiteley Village (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (10 miles south-west), Woking (7 miles south-west), Camberley (12 miles west), Epsom (8 miles east), Redhill (15 miles south-east) and Ewell (8 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Elmbridge Museum (3.8 miles east) and No. 2 New Zealand General Hospital (1.4 miles north-east). The countryside around Weybridge includes St Ann's Hill and Kempton Park Reservoirs.
- Schools near Weybridge include Heathside School (0.9 miles south-west) and St George's College Weybridge (1.1 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Grotto pub (less than half a mile south-west)
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a cold buffet, roast pork on a plate with potatoes is more filling. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Our staff serve and clear
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
Read how we price and the cost guide.
What happens on the day
A hog roast is always cooked outside, on a level, open spot under cover, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We’ll agree the spot with you beforehand. In winter, it’s dark in Weybridge by about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- We set up and roast while you are at the service.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
Before we arrive
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
How to get a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Planning the cooking spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A friend or relative we can call
- Space away from the building and any trees
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the roaster
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Some ideas:
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Check with family about dietary needs
Name a friend or relative as our contact, so the immediate family is not disturbed.
Let us know if there is something the person especially liked.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards