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Funeral Wake Catering for Earlswood
Funeral wake catering in Earlswood: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Memorial gatherings
- Church and village hall wakes
- Celebrations of life
Planning an event in Earlswood?
Working with your venue
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
How our funeral wake catering works in Earlswood
A wake in Earlswood 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. Whether it’s gatherings at clubs and pubs and family get-togethers after a service, we’ll put together a menu of halloumi skewers, new potatoes and rotisserie chicken.
In Earlswood, the hall is frequently where people gather, and its grounds suit the roaster. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
Planning the wake in Earlswood
It feeds everyone at once, so people can eat and share memories.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Earlswood. Here are some of the most popular:
- Wakes at home
- One-year memorials
- Family meals after a funeral
- Remembrance gatherings
Relatives driving in can use the A23 to reach Earlswood.
What your quote should include
- Whether travel is included
- Whether plates or china are included
- If the price includes VAT
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
What affects the price in Earlswood
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- How long the roast and service take
- Site access
- The journey to the venue
- The number of people
The main driver is numbers: the price per head normally falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Dietary requirements
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Where the event is
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
Where the roaster can go in Earlswood
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- Space away from the building and any trees
- Parking close by for our vehicle
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
Earlswood questions
How far is Earlswood from London?
Roughly 19 miles from the centre of London.
Could you cook in Earlswood Common?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Do you cater in village halls?
Wherever the family gathers, with an outdoor spot for cooking.
What about coeliacs?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we’ll bring them. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
What should we provide?
Just the venue, rough numbers and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
Will there be enough to go round?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will talk it through when we quote.
When do you start roasting?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. You will know our arrival time in advance.
What do you need from us on the day?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Compared with family members cooking, we take the cooking off the family’s hands. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Why us?
- A clear quote with everything listed
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Carved to order by a chef
- Our staff serve and clear
See our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
We dress smartly and keep a low profile throughout.
Let us know if there is something the person especially liked.
Nearby places to Earlswood
Other occasions in Earlswood
Wakes in Earlswood: venues and practical details
Earlswood is about 1 mile south of Redhill, in Surrey. We are happy to travel to Earlswood for wakes and the places nearby. Earlswood is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 17 miles away.
Relatives arriving by train should know that there is a station right in Earlswood: Earlswood (Surrey) station. If the funeral is at a church such as Hooley Mission Hall, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. Earlswood is within about 7 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
For wakes in RH1 and RH2, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. From Brook Road, Ifold Road and Emlyn Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. With the A23 close by, Earlswood is simple for us to get to with the roaster. Close by, we cover wakes in Meadvale (1 mile west), Redhill (1 mile north), South Earlswood (1 mile south), South Nutfield (2 miles east) and Holmethorpe (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Epsom (9 miles north-west), Horley (3 miles south), Ewell (9 miles north-west), Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-west), Caterham (5 miles north-east) and Dorking (7 miles west).
A little further out are The Belfry (0.9 miles north) and Surrey Fire Museum (1.5 miles north-west). The countryside around Earlswood includes Colley Hill and Reigate Heath.
- Nearby schools include Dunottar School (0.6 miles north-west) and Reigate School (1 mile west)
- Pubs nearby include The Flying Scud pub (within half a mile west)
What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, roasted until golden.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, easy to eat standing up. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
How it works
Service is quick once we start carving: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, with the sides served alongside. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. Summer evenings in Earlswood stay light until about 9:20pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
How to prepare
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Give us a contact number for the day
Getting a price
Every wake is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your wake for a quote: fill in our quote form.
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- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away