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Funeral Wake Catering for Gatton
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Gatton and across Surrey.
- Celebrations of life
- Memorial gatherings
- Wakes at home
Planning an event in Gatton?
Funeral wake catering near Gatton
While you are at the service, the roast cooks quietly, ready for when everyone comes back. Our staff serve calmly and clear away discreetly. Typical bookings include church and village hall wakes and family get-togethers after a service, serving halloumi skewers, salads and roast pork in rolls or on plates.
For a wake near Gatton, a farmhouse or village hall often works well, with the roaster in the yard or garden. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
What comes off the roaster
Stuffing and apple sauce
No hog roast roll is complete without sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce, balancing the rich, salty pork.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Towns and villages near Gatton
What else we do in Gatton
Before you choose a spot
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- Approval from the landlord or committee
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Gatton
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
We hold the food if people are delayed.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
How the day works
Rain does not stop the roast, because we cook under cover. It’s worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. Late-December sunset in Gatton is about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
Getting ready for the day
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Ask for a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
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Who books funeral wake catering in Gatton?
There are options for those who don’t eat pork.
In Gatton and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Anniversary memorials
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Memorial events
- Wakes at home
After a service at St Andrew's Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What to look for in a quote
- The space, cover and access they need
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Allergen information for every dish
Arranging a wake in Gatton
Gatton is about 2 miles north of Redhill, in Surrey. We take a hog roast for the wake to gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Gatton and the surrounding area. We bring hog roasts to all 395 towns and villages in Surrey. You can also see our page for London, about 17 miles away.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Merstham station is about 1 mile away. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Gatton; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
This part of Surrey takes in RH2 and RH1. Local streets include Rocky Lane and Gatton Bottom; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Other places close to Gatton we cover include South Merstham (1 mile east), Holmethorpe (1 mile south-east), Merstham (1 mile north-east), Mugswell (1 mile north-west) and Redhill (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Epsom (7 miles north-west), Horley (6 miles south), Ewell (7 miles north-west), Walton-on-Thames (13 miles north-west), Caterham (4 miles north-east) and Dorking (7 miles west).
Nearby you will also find East Surrey Hospital (3.1 miles south) and The Belfry (1.6 miles south). The countryside around Gatton includes Colley Hill and Mercers Lake.
- Nearby schools include East Surrey College (0.8 miles south-east) and St Bede's School (0.9 miles south)
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Compared with family members cooking, a catered hog roast lets everyone be together. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Why book our hog roast in Gatton
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Timed around your day
See our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
What a hog roast costs
Things that change the price:
- Whether you want china
- Travel to Gatton
- How many people are eating
- Access to the cooking area
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What we need to know
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- The date and time of the event
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The venue or postcode
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
Questions from Gatton
Is Gatton too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What’s the nearest station to Gatton?
Merstham station, about 1 mile east of the centre.
Do you need power or water?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
Chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We do not offer halal meat.
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.
How much will it be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Send us the details and we will quote.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
What about coeliacs?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You will get allergen details for everything.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards