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Funeral Wake Catering in Caterham
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Caterham and the surrounding area.
- Church and village hall wakes
- Home wakes
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
Planning an event in Caterham?
What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and children usually like it too.
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved thick or thin, as people like it, and served hot.
Funeral wake catering in Caterham, carved to order
While you are at the service, the roast cooks quietly, ready for when everyone comes back. Our staff serve calmly and clear away discreetly. Typical bookings include one-year memorials and memorial gatherings, with salads, rotisserie chicken and new potatoes.
For a wake in Caterham, somewhere close to the church or crematorium helps. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
Planning for dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing generally contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Request gluten-free rolls
If the service runs late, we wait; just let us know.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
Why choose a hog roast in Caterham?
Next to booking a function room menu, a hog roast at a hall is frequently simpler. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why Caterham hosts choose us
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Timed around your day
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Fresh carving at the serving station
See how we price or the cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote depends on:
- Distance from us
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- How many people are eating
- Whether you want china
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The address or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A picture of the cooking area
- Allergies we should know about
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
Who books funeral wake catering in Caterham?
Nobody in the family has to cook or serve.
Here’s what people in Caterham most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Celebrations of life
- Pub and club wakes
- Gatherings at the family home
Caterham is on or near the B2030 and B2031, handy for relatives driving in.
Questions to ask before booking
- What crockery is supplied
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- What the price includes, item by item
- Travel and any London charges
Towns and villages near Caterham
Other occasions in Caterham
What the cooking area needs
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- Approval from the landlord or committee
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Caterham
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
Arranging a wake in Caterham
Caterham is about 11 miles south-west of Orpington, in Surrey. From village halls to gardens and fields, wakes around Caterham suit a hog roast. We bring hog roasts to 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Caterham to London (about 15 miles away).
Relatives arriving by train should know that Caterham station, about 0.7 miles south-east, is the nearest station. Families holding a service at Sacred Heart Church often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
For wakes in CR3, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. We can cater a wake on streets such as High Street, London Road and Park Road, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Being close to the B2030 and B2031, Caterham is simple for us to get to. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Woldingham Garden Village (2 miles east), Tyler's Green (2 miles south-east), Woldingham (3 miles east), Godstone (3 miles south) and Church Town (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (8 miles north-west), Horley (8 miles south-west), Redhill (5 miles south-west), Ewell (8 miles north-west), Reigate (6 miles south-west) and Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Bletchingley Castle (3.4 miles south) and East Surrey Museum (0.6 miles south-east). Open spaces near Caterham include South London Downs National Nature Reserve and Mercers Lake.
- Schools near Caterham include de Stafford School (0.5 miles north-east) and Sunnydown School (0.6 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The King And Queen Public House (less than half a mile south-east)
Questions from Caterham
We’re gathering after a service at Sacred Heart Church: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Is Caterham close to London?
Roughly 15 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you roast in the rain?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Can you cater in Caterham?
We do. Send us the address and we’ll confirm availability.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
We will always try. Send the date and venue and we’ll reply promptly.
Can you wait?
Name someone we can call and we’ll adjust.
What should we provide?
Just the venue, rough numbers and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
Organising for someone else?
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We’ll fit in with site rules.
How it works
People love watching the carving: the hog is carved in front of your guests, with crackling for everyone who wants it. In winter, it’s dark in Caterham by about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We pack up quietly.
How to prepare
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or CR3 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
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- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards