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Funeral Wake Catering for Dormansland
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Dormansland and the surrounding area.
- Wakes in village halls
- Life celebrations
- Memorial gatherings
Funeral wake catering in Dormansland
About our funeral wake catering in Dormansland
A wake in Dormansland is a chance to gather, talk and share a warm meal. A hog roast is simple, hearty food that most people enjoy, and nobody in the family has to cook. Typical bookings include gatherings at clubs and pubs and memorial events, with halloumi skewers, new potatoes and apple sauce.
In rural Dormansland, home or the hall is usual, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
Planning for dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Stuffing generally contains gluten
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
We dress smartly and keep a low profile.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who do not eat pork.
Space, access and the venue
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Clearance from walls and branches
- A short route for the equipment
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Dormansland
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
How it works
Carving is part of the show: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, with crackling for everyone who wants it. For a summer wake in Dormansland, there is light until about 9:20pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or RH7 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
A hog roast compared with other options
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Why book our hog roast in Dormansland
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
Read how we price or the cost guide.
Towns and villages near Dormansland
What else we do in Dormansland
FAQs for Dormansland
Can you cater after a service at St John the Evangelist?
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 generally elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Can you do a hog roast in Centenary Fields?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first.
Do you cater in village halls?
Wherever the family gathers, with an outdoor spot for cooking.
How do we prepare?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Do you cover Dormansland?
We do. Send us the address and we will confirm availability.
What if it rains?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
What’s included?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
Yes, add chicken or a vegetarian option for those who need them.
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Crockery choices
- How long the roast and service take
- Access to the cooking area
- The journey to the venue
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What to tell us
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- A picture of the cooking area
- Where the event is
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
Arranging a wake in Dormansland
Dormansland is about 3 miles north of East Grinstead, in Surrey. We cater wakes at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Dormansland. We bring hog roasts to all 395 towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Dormansland to London (about 24 miles away).
Families holding a service at St John the Evangelist often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready. Dormansland is within about 5 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
This part of Surrey takes in RH7, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Dormans High Street, Locks Meadow and Newhache, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Dormans Park (1 mile south-west), Lingfield (1 mile north-west), Felcourt (1 mile west), Lingfield Common (2 miles north-west) and Hammerwood (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Horley (8 miles west), Redhill (9 miles north-west), Reigate (10 miles north-west), Caterham (10 miles north-west), Dorking (15 miles west) and Oxted (6 miles north).
A little further out are Haxted Watermill Museum (2.2 miles north-east) and Hever Castle (5 miles east). Within reach you will find Hedgecourt Lake.
- Schools near Dormansland include Lingfield College (0.7 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Old House at Home (less than half a mile south-west)
Occasions we serve in Dormansland
Hearty food that most people like, just right after a funeral.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Dormansland:
- Church and village hall wakes
- Remembrance days
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Life celebrations
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the closest railway station is Dormans station, roughly 0.6 miles south-west of the centre.
Before booking anyone
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Any travel or access charges
- Allergen information for every dish
- Whether plates or china are included
A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, served in a roll with salads.
For planners, venues and organisers
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards