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Hog Roast for a Wake in Buckland, Surrey
Looking for a hog roast for the wake in Buckland? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
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Funeral wake catering for Buckland
How our funeral wake catering works in Buckland
We cater wakes in Buckland and the surrounding area, wherever the family gathers. We serve roast pork in rolls or on plates, rotisserie chicken and halloumi skewers, and typical bookings are for family meals after a funeral and scattering-of-ashes gatherings.
Near Buckland, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
Wakes in Buckland: venues and practical details
Buckland is about 2 miles west of Reigate, in Surrey. Buckland and the surrounding area are covered for wakes. Buckland is one of 395 places in Surrey where we cater. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 14 miles away.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Betchworth station is about 0.6 miles away. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Buckland, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Anywhere in RH3, we can bring the roaster to you. From Old Road, Sandy Lane and Rectory Lane or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Betchworth (1 mile west), Brockham (1 mile west), Box Hill (1 mile north-west), Strood Green (2 miles south-west) and Mogador (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (14 miles west), Woking (15 miles west), Epsom (7 miles north), Horley (6 miles south-east), Redhill (4 miles east) and Ewell (8 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Headley Court (3.6 miles north) and Reigate Priory Museum (2.2 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Colley Hill and Reigate Heath.
- Pubs nearby include The Red Lion pub (under half a mile west)
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Stuffing typically contains gluten
Our staff are discreet and respectful throughout.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
What a hog roast costs
There is no fixed price list, because every wake is different. The main factors are:
- How long the roast and service take
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Numbers
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The date and time of the event
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Allergies we should know about
- Anything the venue has asked for
When you’re weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who do not eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and children generally like it too.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Buckland
How far is Buckland from London?
Roughly 19 miles from the centre of London.
Do you cater at venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
What space does the roaster need?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a picture if you’re unsure.
What if it rains?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
Do you serve the food?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Do you come to Buckland?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll confirm availability.
What do we need to organise?
Very little: an outdoor cooking spot and someone to meet us.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with sandwich platters, hot food feels more caring. Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head usually falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
What you get with us
- Planned to your running order
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Read our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
Where the roaster can go in Buckland
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Parking close by for our vehicle
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Buckland
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
The process
Service is quick once we start carving: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, with the sides served alongside. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. For a summer wake in Buckland, there is light until about 9:20pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- 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 roast quietly while the service takes place.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Before we arrive
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
How to get a price
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Events we cater in Buckland
It feeds everyone at once, so people can sit and talk.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Buckland and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Life celebrations
- Pub and club wakes
- Remembrance gatherings
- One-year memorials
After a service at Church of St Mary the Virgin, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Before you book anyone
- How dietary needs are handled
- VAT, if it applies
- Plates, china and cutlery
- The full menu and the sides
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Places near Buckland
What else we do in Buckland
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away