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Hog Roast for a Wake in Crowhurst, Surrey
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast for the wake in Crowhurst.
- Gatherings at the family home
- Wakes at a local club
- Memorial events
Book a hog roast in Crowhurst
About our funeral wake catering in Crowhurst
We cater wakes in Crowhurst and the surrounding area, wherever the family gathers. For anniversary memorials and wakes in village halls, we will put together a menu of apple sauce, halloumi skewers and salads for your guests.
Near Crowhurst, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
Working with your venue
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Towns and villages near Crowhurst
Other occasions in Crowhurst
Why choose funeral wake catering in Crowhurst?
We serve calmly and clear away discreetly.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Typical bookings include:
- Remembrance days
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Hall gatherings after a service
After a service at Church of St George, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Before booking anyone
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Allergen information for every dish
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a venue’s set menu, a hog roast at a hall is frequently simpler. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Why book with us
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Planned to your running order
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- An itemised quote
See our prices page or the cost guide.
What affects the price in Crowhurst
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Travel to Crowhurst
- Whether you want china
- Site access
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Roughly how many people
- Your menu choices
- The date and time of the event
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
Looking after everyone
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
We clear away discreetly once everyone has eaten.
Ask about china.
Wakes in Crowhurst: venues and practical details
Crowhurst is about 6 miles north of East Grinstead, in Surrey. From village halls to gardens and fields, wakes around Crowhurst suit a hog roast. We bring hog roasts to all 395 towns and villages across Surrey. Our nearest city page is London, about 20 miles away.
For family travelling by train, Godstone station, about 1.9 miles west, is the nearest station.
Wakes anywhere in RH7 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Crowhurst Lane End (1 mile north-west), Merle Common (1 mile north-east), South Godstone (2 miles north-west), Troy Town (2 miles east) and Tandridge (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Epsom (14 miles north-west), Horley (7 miles west), Redhill (7 miles west), Ewell (15 miles north-west), Reigate (8 miles west) and Caterham (6 miles north-west).
A little further out are Haxted Watermill Museum (2.1 miles south-east) and Bletchingley Castle (4.7 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Hedgecourt Lake and Botley Hill.
What we serve, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing are the traditional pairing. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, turned until the skin is golden.
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Crowhurst
Can you cater after a service at Church of St George?
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 usually elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Do you come out to small places like Crowhurst?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Who serves?
You do not need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Do you cater in village halls?
Homes, halls, clubs and venues, given an outdoor cooking area.
What do people get?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
What if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Do you serve rolls or plates?
Plates come as standard, and china is available on request.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
What happens on the day
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can enjoy your wake. Wakes in Crowhurst are generally in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, though in December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- We set up and roast while you are at the service.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
Before we arrive
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Get a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Space, access and the venue
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and 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
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away