Surrey · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Crowhurst Lane End
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Funeral wake catering in Crowhurst Lane End.
- Gatherings at the family home
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Life celebrations
Funeral wake catering for Crowhurst Lane End
What a hog roast costs
There’s no fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- How many people are eating
- Time on site
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
What we need to know
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Rough numbers
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- What the outdoor space is like
- The venue or postcode
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
Funeral wake catering in Crowhurst Lane End, carved to order
Funerals are generally planned within a week or two. Contact us as soon as the date is set, and we will tell you right away whether we can help. Typical bookings include remembrance days and scattering-of-ashes gatherings, with halloumi skewers, roast pork in rolls or on plates and rotisserie chicken.
In rural Crowhurst Lane End, home or the hall is usual, with the roaster in the yard or garden. You’ll know what’s included before you book: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
The process
Service is quick once we start carving: the chef carves and the team serves, with the sides served alongside. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. Most wakes in Crowhurst Lane End are held in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, 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 leave the venue tidy.
Before we arrive
- Send final numbers in good time
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Gather dietary requirements early
Getting a price
Every wake is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your wake: use our quote form.
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Why choose a hog roast in Crowhurst Lane End?
Compared with family members cooking, we take the cooking off the family’s hands. A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why us?
- Sides to make it a full meal
- A clear quote with everything listed
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
Take a look at how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Request gluten-free rolls
We dress smartly and keep a low profile throughout.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who don’t eat pork.
After a funeral in Crowhurst Lane End
Crowhurst Lane End is about 6 miles south-east of Caterham, in Surrey. Planning a hog roast for the wake in Crowhurst Lane End? We cover the whole area. We cater all 395 towns and villages in Surrey. Our nearest city page is London, about 20 miles away.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Godstone station, about 1.1 miles west.
Wherever your wake is in RH8, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Crowhurst (1 mile south-east), South Godstone (1 mile west), Tandridge (2 miles north), Merle Common (2 miles north-east) and Anglefield Corner (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Epsom (13 miles north-west), Horley (7 miles west), Redhill (6 miles west), Ewell (14 miles north-west), Reigate (8 miles west) and Caterham (6 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Bletchingley Castle (3.9 miles north-west) and Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Clinic (3.1 miles north). The countryside around Crowhurst Lane End includes Bay Pond and Botley Hill.
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Common questions in Crowhurst Lane End
Can you cater after a service at Church of St George?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Is Crowhurst Lane End close to London?
About 20 miles from central London.
Where can you serve a wake?
At home, a hall, a club or a venue, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook.
What should we provide?
Just the venue, rough numbers and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
We will always try. Send the date and venue for a quick answer.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Is it a sit-down meal?
We serve on plates, with china as an option.
What’s the price?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your wake for a quote.
Events we cater in Crowhurst Lane End
Quiet, respectful service.
However big or small the event in Crowhurst Lane End, a slow roast goes a long way. We are often asked to cater:
- Memorial gatherings
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Gatherings at the family home
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
After a service at Church of St George, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What your quote should include
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Plates, china and cutlery
- How dietary needs are handled
- Travel and any London charges
What comes off the roaster
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, balancing the rich, salty pork.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, served in a roll with salads.
Space, access and the venue
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- Space inside for guests
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- A friend or relative we can call
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
For planners, venues and organisers
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we will tell you what we can send.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- 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