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Funeral Wake Catering in Epsom Downs
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Epsom Downs and the surrounding area.
- Pub and club wakes
- One-year memorials
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Planning an event in Epsom Downs?
About our funeral wake catering in Epsom Downs
A wake might be at home, a village or church hall, a club or a pub. We need an outdoor spot to cook, and we serve indoors where the venue allows. We’re often asked to cater scattering-of-ashes gatherings and remembrance gatherings, serving rotisserie chicken, new potatoes and roast pork in rolls or on plates.
In rural Epsom Downs, home or the hall is usual. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish before booking.
How the day works
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can enjoy your wake in Epsom Downs. Autumn and winter afternoons in Epsom Downs get dark early: about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- 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.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Before we arrive
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Give us a contact number for the day
Ask for a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or KT17 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Wake catering near Epsom Downs
Epsom Downs is about 1 mile south-east of Epsom, in Surrey. We cater wakes at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Epsom Downs. We cater all 395 towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Epsom Downs to London (14 miles away).
If the funeral is at a church such as Parish Church of St Martin, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Epsom Downs; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Wherever your wake is in KT17, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Longdown Lane South, Bunbury Way and Burgh Heath Road or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Nork (1 mile east), North Looe (1 mile north), Great Burgh (1 mile south-east), Tattenham Corner (1 mile south) and Langley Vale (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (15 miles west), Woking (14 miles west), Horley (10 miles south), Redhill (7 miles south-east), Egham (15 miles north-west) and Reigate (6 miles south).
A little further out are Epsom General Hospital (1.3 miles west) and The Ashley Centre (1.3 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Colley Hill and Cuddington Meadows.
- Local schools include Laine Theatre Arts (1.2 miles north-west) and The Beacon School (1.3 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Derby Arms (0.7 miles south-west)
Epsom Downs: your questions answered
Is Epsom Downs close to London?
About 14 miles from central London.
Can you cater after a service at Parish Church of St Martin?
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 usually elsewhere. Send us the address.
Do you need anything from the family?
Just the venue, rough numbers and a contact for the day. We’ll handle the rest.
Do we need our own staff?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
How much room do you need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
Can you roast in the rain?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Do you cater in village halls?
Wherever the family gathers, if the roaster can cook outside.
What a hog roast costs
The price comes down to:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Whether you want china
- Travel to Epsom Downs
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Your menu choices
- Rough numbers
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Rolls and stuffing usually contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
If the service runs late, we wait.
China crockery is available on request.
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- Permission from the hall or venue
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Salads
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with family members cooking, we take the cooking off the family’s hands. A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why book our hog roast in Epsom Downs
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- No surprises: everything in writing
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
For planners, venues and organisers
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Epsom Downs?
It copes with timings that shift.
We’re regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Epsom Downs, such as:
- Church and village hall wakes
- Wakes at a local club
- Family meals after a funeral
- Anniversary memorials
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Epsom Downs station serves Epsom Downs directly.
Questions to ask before you book
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- What crockery is supplied
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so everyone has something hot.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and children usually like it too.
Towns and villages near Epsom Downs
Other occasions in Epsom Downs
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards