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Hog Roast for a Wake in Charlwood, Surrey
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the wake turns the food into a centrepiece of your wake in Charlwood.
- Life celebrations
- Home wakes
- Hall gatherings after a service
Book a hog roast in Charlwood
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- How long the roast and service take
- Whether you want china
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Distance from us
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
What we need to know
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- An estimate of numbers
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Your date and serving time
- The venue or postcode
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
Funeral wake catering near Charlwood
Served on plates with salads and potatoes, a hog roast is a full meal, or rolls keep it simple. Chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option are there for anyone who does not eat pork. Typical bookings include scattering-of-ashes gatherings and home wakes, with salads, roast pork in rolls or on plates and new potatoes.
For a wake near Charlwood, a farmhouse or village hall often works well, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours, and carved only when you’re ready to eat.
Who books funeral wake catering in Charlwood?
It copes with timings that shift.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Charlwood. Typical bookings include:
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Memorial gatherings
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Wakes in village halls
For a service at a church like Church of St Nicholas, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Questions to ask before booking
- The space, cover and access they need
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Staffing on the day
What the cooking area needs
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- Space inside for guests
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- Clearance from walls and branches
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we serve
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Wake catering near Charlwood
Charlwood is about 3 miles south-west of Horley, in Surrey. Planning a hog roast for the wake in Charlwood? We cover the whole area. We cater 395 places in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 16 miles away.
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Ifield station, roughly 2.8 miles south of the centre. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Charlwood, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
This part of Surrey takes in RH6, and we can cater your wake anywhere in it. Whether your wake is on The Street, Yew Tree Road and Rectory Lane or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Russ Hill (1 mile south-west), Norwood Hill (2 miles north), Cudworth (2 miles west), Ifieldwood (2 miles south) and Ifield (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (13 miles north), Horley (3 miles north-east), Redhill (6 miles north-east), Ewell (14 miles north), Reigate (6 miles north) and Caterham (11 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Crawley Museum (3.1 miles south-east) and County Mall (3.4 miles south-east). The countryside around Charlwood includes Tilgate Lake.
- Pubs nearby include The Half Moon pub (under half a mile north-west)
What comes off the roaster
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, served in a roll with salads.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea, which is fine with us. 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.
Why book with us
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Planned to your running order
Read our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
Planners, venues and businesses
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Places near Charlwood
What else we do in Charlwood
Step by step
A hog roast is always cooked outside, on a level, open spot under cover, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We will agree the spot with you beforehand. In winter, it is dark in Charlwood by about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- The roast cooks while you’re at the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
How to get a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Charlwood
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.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Nicholas: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is normally elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
What if things run late?
We will be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll fit around changes.
What should we provide?
Just the venue, rough numbers and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
What if it rains?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
Where can you serve a wake?
Homes, halls, clubs and venues, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook.
How much room do you need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will check it with you before booking.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. We’ll explain the details with your quote.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
Our staff are discreet and respectful.
Add chicken as an alternative.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards