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Funeral Wake Catering in Chaldon
Funeral wake catering in Chaldon: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Memorial events
- Wakes at a local club
- Ashes ceremonies
Planning an event in Chaldon?
Funeral wake catering near Chaldon
Services can run over, and that’s fine: we’ll hold the food until people arrive. Give us a contact for the day. For memorial events and family meals after a funeral, we’ll put together a menu of halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and apple sauce for your guests.
For a wake near Chaldon, a farmhouse or village hall often works well, with the roaster in the yard or garden. You will know what’s included before booking: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
Wakes in Chaldon: venues and practical details
Chaldon is about 1 mile south-west of Caterham, in Surrey. We take a hog roast for the wake to gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Chaldon. We cover all 395 towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 15 miles away.
Chaldon is on or near the B2031, handy for relatives driving in. If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
We cater wakes across the CR3 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include Mount Avenue, Linden Drive and Marshall Close; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Main roads around Chaldon include the B2031, so getting the roaster to your wake is simple. Other places close to Chaldon we cover include Netherne on-the-Hill (2 miles north-west), Merstham (2 miles west), Brewer Street (2 miles south), South Merstham (2 miles south-west) and Hooley (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (8 miles north-west), Horley (7 miles south), Redhill (4 miles south-west), Ewell (8 miles north-west), Reigate (5 miles south-west) and Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Bletchingley Castle (2.8 miles south) and St Lawrence's Hospital (0.5 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include South London Downs National Nature Reserve and Nore Hill.
- Local schools include Oakhyrst Grange School (0.7 miles south-east) and de Stafford School (1.3 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The King And Queen Public House (0.9 miles north-east)
Step by step
A hog roast is always cooked outside, under a gazebo on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We agree exactly where before the day. Most wakes in Chaldon are held in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, though in December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We cook on site.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We tidy up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Menu choices and extras
- Time on site
- Numbers
- Plates or china
Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups typically cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What to tell us
To check availability and the cooking area, we will need:
- Dietary requirements
- A picture of the cooking area
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Roughly how many people
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a venue’s set menu, a hog roast at a hall is often simpler. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why book our hog roast in Chaldon
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
Take a look at how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Towns and villages near Chaldon
What else we do in Chaldon
Planning for dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
We dress smartly and keep a low profile throughout.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
Chaldon: your questions answered
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Peter and St Paul?
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.
Is Chaldon close to London?
About 15 miles from central London.
Can you serve on plates?
Either: rolls for a simple meal, plates with salads and potatoes for a fuller one.
What happens after service?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
Is there a non-pork option?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
What happens in bad weather?
Rain does not stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Planning the cooking spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- Space away from the building and any trees
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
From the roaster
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Why choose funeral wake catering in Chaldon?
It feeds everyone at once, so people can eat and share memories.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Here are some of the most popular:
- Gatherings at the family home
- Memorial events
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Wakes in village halls
For family travelling by train, Caterham station, about 1.2 miles east, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before you book
- How many staff will carve and serve
- How dietary needs are handled
- The full menu and the sides
- A clear list of what’s included
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there’s a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so nobody misses out.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and children usually like it too.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards