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Funeral Wake Catering for Banstead
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the wake makes the food part of your wake in Banstead.
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Family meals after a funeral
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
Funeral wake catering for Banstead
Wake catering near Banstead
Banstead is about 3 miles west of Coulsdon, in Surrey. We cover Banstead and its neighbours for wakes. Banstead is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we cater. You can also see our page for London, about 13 miles away.
Local halls and clubs near Banstead can host a wake if home is too small. For a service at a church like Church of All Saints, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Banstead; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Wakes anywhere in SM7 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. That could mean a wake in a garden on High Street, Glenfield Road and Highview Path or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Being close to the A217 and A2022, Banstead is easy for us to reach with the roaster. If your venue is just outside Banstead, we also cover Woodmansterne (1 mile south-east), Shanklin Village (2 miles north), Chipstead (2 miles south-east), Little Woodcote (2 miles north-east) and Woodcote Green (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (3 miles west), Horley (10 miles south), Redhill (6 miles south), Ewell (3 miles north-west), Reigate (6 miles south) and Walton-on-Thames (10 miles north-west).
A little further out are Honeywood Museum (3.2 miles north-east) and Municipal Borough of Sutton and Cheam (2.5 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Colley Hill and Cuddington Meadows.
- Nearby schools include Priory Preparatory School (within half a mile west) and The Beacon School (0.9 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Woolpack pub (less than half a mile east)
About our funeral wake catering in Banstead
Services can run over, and that’s fine: we will hold the food until people arrive. Name someone we can call on the day. We are frequently asked to cater celebration-of-life gatherings and gatherings at the family home, serving apple sauce, roast pork in rolls or on plates and salads.
For a wake in a place like Banstead, the village hall is often the heart of it, and its grounds suit the roaster. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours, and carved only when you are ready to eat.
Common questions in Banstead
Can you do a hog roast in Fames Rough?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Is Banstead close to London?
Roughly 13 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What if people arrive late?
Name someone we can call and we’ll adjust.
What do we need to organise?
Not much: the space and a contact.
Who serves?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
What should we sort out beforehand?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. We’ll explain the details with your quote.
What happens in bad weather?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
What happens on the day
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so cooking doesn’t depend on mains power. For a summer wake in Banstead, there’s light until about 9:20pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while you are at the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Get a quote
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Working with your venue
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
If you are a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- A friend or relative we can call
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed can be served in a roll or on a plate.
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and it’s carved fresh as people come up.
What a hog roast costs
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- How many people are eating
- Whether you want china
- Which meats and sides you choose
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
Getting an accurate quote
When you enquire, please mention:
- Any venue rules
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The date and time of the event
- Your menu choices
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a venue’s set menu, a hog roast at home or a hall can be simpler and better value. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Timed around your day
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Carved to order by a chef
See our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Looking after everyone
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Ask about china.
Who books funeral wake catering in Banstead?
It copes with timings that shift.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Here are some of the most popular:
- Wakes in village halls
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Ashes ceremonies
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
Banstead is on or near the A217 and A2022, handy for relatives driving in.
What to look for in a quote
- Allergen information for every dish
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Any travel or access charges
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away