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Funeral Wake Catering for Bletchingley
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 Bletchingley.
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Celebrations of life
- Memorial gatherings
Book a hog roast in Bletchingley
The menu, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: grilled halloumi with vegetables.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, easy to eat standing up. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
How our funeral wake catering works in Bletchingley
For a celebration of life, a hog roast can reflect the person being remembered. Tell us what matters to you and we will do our best. Whether it’s church and village hall wakes and memorial gatherings, we can cook halloumi skewers, new potatoes and roast pork in rolls or on plates.
Near Bletchingley, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
How it works
Carving is part of the show: the hog is carved in front of your guests, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. In late September, sunset in Bletchingley is about 7:05pm; in December, about 3:55pm, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
How to prepare
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Gather dietary requirements early
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Bletchingley: your questions answered
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Mary the Virgin: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is generally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Could you cook in Kitchen Copse?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We pack everything away after service, so you are not left with the mess.
Where does the hog roast go?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will check it with you before booking.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your wake for a quote.
Can you do gluten-free?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. You will get allergen details for everything.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
We will always try. Send the date and venue for a quick answer.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
We dress smartly and keep a low profile.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
A hog roast or other catering?
If the hall or pub provides food, ask whether outside caterers are allowed. For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually 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 Bletchingley hosts choose us
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Sides to make it a full meal
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- No surprises: everything in writing
Take a look at our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Wake catering near Bletchingley
Bletchingley is about 3 miles east of Redhill, in Surrey. We take a hog roast for the wake to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Bletchingley. Bletchingley is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Bletchingley to London (about 18 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.
For wakes in RH1, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. Local streets include High Street, Kenrick Square and St Marys Walk; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Godstone (2 miles east), Tyler's Green (2 miles north-east), Church Town (2 miles east), South Godstone (3 miles south-east) and Tandridge (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Epsom (10 miles north-west), Horley (5 miles south-west), Redhill (3 miles west), Ewell (10 miles north-west), Reigate (4 miles west) and Caterham (3 miles north).
Nearby you will also find East Surrey Museum (3 miles north) and The Belfry (3 miles west). The countryside around Bletchingley includes Mercers Lake and Bay Pond.
- Nearby schools include Merstham Park School (2.2 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Prince Albert Public House (under half a mile south-east)
Planners, venues and businesses
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
Nearby places to Bletchingley
What else we do in Bletchingley
Where the roaster can go in Bletchingley
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- Clearance from walls and branches
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
Who books funeral wake catering in Bletchingley?
Nobody in the family has to cook or serve.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Typical bookings include:
- Ashes ceremonies
- Celebrations of life
- Remembrance days
- Family get-togethers after a service
Relatives arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Nutfield station, roughly 1.7 miles south-west of the centre.
Questions to ask before you book
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to:
- The journey to the venue
- Menu choices and extras
- Whether you want china
- How long the roast and service take
The main driver is numbers: bigger groups normally cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What to tell us
These are the details we need:
- The date and time of the event
- Any venue rules
- A photo of the cooking area
- Where the event is
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or RH1 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards