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Hog Roast for a Wake in Godstone, Surrey
Funeral wake catering in Godstone: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Life celebrations
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Wakes at a local club
A hog roast near Godstone
About our funeral wake catering in Godstone
Wakes in Godstone happen at homes, halls, clubs and pubs. We need an outdoor spot to cook, and the food can be served inside. For family get-togethers after a service and memorial events, we’ll put together a menu of halloumi skewers, roast pork in rolls or on plates and new potatoes.
For a wake near Godstone, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours, then carved fresh for your guests.
Planning for dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
If the service runs late, we wait; just let us know.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
Nearby places to Godstone
What else we do in Godstone
The process
Expect a calm, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and get on with roasting and serving. For a summer wake in Godstone, there’s light until about 9:20pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
How to prepare
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
How to get a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
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Events we cater in Godstone
It copes with timings that shift.
However big or small the event in Godstone, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings frequently include:
- Celebrations of life
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Memorial gatherings
- Home wakes
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Godstone station, roughly 2.2 miles south of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- Whether plates or china are included
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a venue’s set menu, a hog roast at a hall is often simpler. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why us?
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Planned to your running order
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Read our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we will bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and it’s carved fresh as people come up.
What affects the price in Godstone
Your quote depends on:
- The number of people
- How long the roast and service take
- Plates or china
- Access to the cooking area
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What we need to know
These are the details we need:
- Where the event is
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Allergies we should know about
- Rough numbers
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Godstone: halls, homes and travel
Godstone is about 3 miles south of Caterham, in Surrey. Godstone is well within our area for wakes and the places nearby. Godstone is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Godstone to London (about 17 miles away).
After a service at Church of St Nicholas, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Wakes anywhere in RH9 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. We can cater a wake on streets such as High Street, Court Road and Godstone Green Road, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. If your venue is just outside Godstone, we also cover Tyler's Green (1 mile north), Church Town (1 mile east), Bletchingley (2 miles west), Tandridge (2 miles south-east) and South Godstone (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (11 miles north-west), Horley (7 miles south-west), Redhill (4 miles west), Ewell (11 miles north-west), Reigate (6 miles west) and Caterham (3 miles north).
A little further out are Caterham Dene Hospital (2.5 miles north) and Bletchingley Castle (1.9 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Mercers Lake and Bay Pond.
- Local pubs include The Hare And Hounds Public House (under half a mile south-west)
For planners, venues and organisers
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we will confirm what we can provide.
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Common questions in Godstone
Do you come out to small places like Godstone?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Nicholas?
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 typically elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Can you do gluten-free?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we’ll bring them. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
How big a hog will we need?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
What happens in bad weather?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Do you serve rolls or plates?
Either: rolls for a simple meal, plates with salads and potatoes for a fuller one.
Space, access and the venue
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- One contact on the day
- Permission from the hall or venue
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the roaster
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away