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Funeral Wake Catering for Chelsham
Funeral wake catering in Chelsham: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Family meals after a funeral
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Wakes at home
Funeral wake catering in Chelsham
About our funeral wake catering in Chelsham
After a funeral in Chelsham, people need somewhere to gather and something warm to eat. Roast pork in a roll or on a plate is comforting and familiar, and nobody in the family has to cook. We are frequently asked to cater gatherings after a cremation and scattering-of-ashes gatherings, with roast pork in rolls or on plates, rotisserie chicken and salads.
In rural Chelsham, home or the hall is usual, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Timings are planned around your wake, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
Planning for dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing usually contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Stuffing usually contains gluten
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
We dress smartly and keep a low profile.
Add chicken as an alternative.
Planning the wake in Chelsham
The family can spend time with guests.
However big or small the event in Chelsham, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings frequently include:
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Church and village hall wakes
- Remembrance gatherings
- Home wakes
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Woldingham station, about 1.9 miles south-west.
What your quote should include
- VAT, if it applies
- Whether plates or china are included
- Staffing on the day
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
For event organisers in Chelsham
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Your quote depends on:
- Distance from us
- The number of people
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Access to the cooking area
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.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to include:
- Allergies we should know about
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Your menu choices
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
Where the roaster can go in Chelsham
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- Clearance from walls and branches
- A level outdoor area
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Coleslaw
What happens on the day
We arrive hours before you want to eat, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. The smell typically brings people over long before we carve. Late-December sunset in Chelsham is 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 pack up quietly.
Before we arrive
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Name a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, use our quote form.
Related guides
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Why Chelsham hosts choose us
- Served at the time you choose
- Carved to order by a chef
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
The menu, dish by dish
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and our chef carves it to order.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Wake catering near Chelsham
Chelsham is about 3 miles north-east of Caterham, in Surrey. Wherever your wake is in Chelsham, we can bring the roaster, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook. We cover all 395 towns and villages in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Chelsham to London (13 miles away).
Families holding a service at Church of St Mary the Virgin frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Anywhere in CR6, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your wake is on Chelsham Common and Chelsham Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. For wakes just outside Chelsham, we cover Farleigh (1 mile north), Warlingham (1 mile west), Hamsey Green (1 mile west), Fickleshole (1 mile north-east) and New Addington (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Epsom (10 miles west), Horley (11 miles south-west), Redhill (8 miles south-west), Ewell (10 miles west), Reigate (9 miles south-west) and Caterham (3 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Warlingham Park Hospital (less than half a mile north) and East Surrey Museum (3 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Hutchinson's Bank and Nore Hill.
- Schools near Chelsham include Warlingham School (1.6 miles west)
- Local pubs include Hare & Hounds pub (0.7 miles south-west)
Nearby places to Chelsham
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Questions from Chelsham
Do you come out to small places like Chelsham?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What’s the nearest station to Chelsham?
Woldingham station, about 1.9 miles south-west of the centre.
What should we provide?
Just the venue, rough numbers and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We do not provide halal meat.
Will there be enough to go round?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
Do you come to Chelsham?
Yes, Chelsham is in our area. Send us the address and we’ll confirm availability.
Can you wait?
That is fine: we hold the food until people arrive.
Do you serve the food?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, 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