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Hog Roast for a Wake in Church Town, Surrey
We bring a hog roast for the wake to Church Town and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Home wakes
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
Planning an event in Church Town?
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Next to sandwiches, hot food feels more caring, especially in colder months. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Why book with us
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
Funeral wake catering in Church Town, slow-roasted on site
We know families have a lot to arrange: a short conversation, a clear quote and a calm service on the day. On the menu are apple sauce, halloumi skewers and salads, and typical bookings are for family get-togethers after a service and gatherings at the family home.
For a wake near Church Town, a farmhouse or village hall often works well. The hog is roasted on site at your wake, slowly, over several hours, and carved only when you’re ready to eat.
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A closer look at the menu
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal.
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken can be served in a roll or on a plate alongside the pork.
Common questions in Church Town
Which station is closest to Church Town?
The closest is Godstone station, roughly 2 miles away.
How far is Church Town from London?
About 17 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Is there a non-pork option?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We don’t provide halal meat.
When do you start roasting?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Do you cover Church Town?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Church Town and Surrey. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
Do you serve rolls or plates?
We serve on plates, with china as an option.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is usually fine if the venue is happy.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
Who books funeral wake catering in Church Town?
It’s simple, warm, familiar food, which is what people want after a service.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Church Town:
- Gatherings after a cremation
- One-year memorials
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Wakes at a local club
Families holding a service at Church of St Nicholas frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Before you book anyone
- Whether travel is included
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- The menu, including sides and any extras
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we will confirm what we can provide.
Church Town: halls, homes and travel
Church Town is about 3 miles south-east of Caterham, in Surrey. Wherever your wake is in Church Town, we can bring the roaster, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. We cater all 395 towns and villages across Surrey. Our bookings stretch from Church Town to London (17 miles away).
If relatives are coming by rail, Godstone station is about 2 miles away.
Wherever your wake is in RH9, we can bring the roaster to you. Whether your wake is on Church Lane, Bullbeggars Lane and Flower Lane or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Close by, we cover wakes in Godstone (1 mile west), Tyler's Green (1 mile north-west), Tandridge (1 mile south-east), Bletchingley (2 miles west) and South Godstone (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Epsom (11 miles north-west), Horley (7 miles south-west), Redhill (5 miles west), Ewell (11 miles north-west), Reigate (6 miles west) and Caterham (3 miles north-west).
A little further out are Bletchingley Castle (2.3 miles west) and East Surrey Museum (2.6 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Bay Pond and Mercers Lake.
- Nearby, you’ll find Antique Shop The Godstone Hotel (under half a mile west)
What affects the price in Church Town
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How long the roast and service take
- The journey to the venue
- How many people are eating
- Whether you want china
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Dietary requirements
- What the outdoor space is like
- Anything the venue has asked for
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
Planning the cooking spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- A friend or relative we can call
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- Clearance from walls and branches
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Church Town
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Allergies and dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
We hold the food if people are delayed.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
The process
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so keep us posted on the day. Summer evenings in Church Town stay light until about 9:20pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
How to prepare
- Name a contact for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or RH9 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
Related guides
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards