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Funeral Wake Catering for Hamsey Green
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the wake turns the food into a centrepiece of your wake in Hamsey Green.
- Life celebrations
- Wakes at home
- Church and village hall wakes
A hog roast near Hamsey Green
Funeral wake catering in Hamsey Green, slow-roasted on site
Some families choose a hog roast because it was a favourite. Let us know if there is anything special and we’ll try to help. Whether it is wakes at a local club and celebration-of-life gatherings, we can cook roast pork in rolls or on plates, halloumi skewers and salads and more.
In a small place like Hamsey Green, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
Allergies and dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Request gluten-free rolls
We dress smartly and keep a low profile.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
About the food
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, served in a roll with salads.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal, especially at a sit-down event.
The process
Carving is part of the show: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. Wakes in Hamsey Green are usually in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, though in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- 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
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
How to get a price
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Hamsey Green, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
For planners, venues and organisers
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Planning the wake in Hamsey Green
We serve calmly and clear away discreetly.
Whatever the occasion in Hamsey Green, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings frequently include:
- One-year memorials
- Wakes in village halls
- Memorial events
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
If relatives are coming by rail, Upper Warlingham station is about 1 mile away.
What to look for in a quote
- Any travel or access charges
- Plates, china and cutlery
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- How many staff will carve and serve
Wakes in Hamsey Green: venues and practical details
Hamsey Green is about 1 mile north of Warlingham, in Surrey. Wakes in Hamsey Green are part of our patch, along with the towns and villages around it. Hamsey Green is one of 395 places in Surrey where we cater. You can also see our page for London, about 13 miles away.
If the funeral is at a church such as St Antony, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
We cater wakes across CR6 and CR2 and the streets around it. Whether your wake is on Clyde Avenue, Crewe's Lane and Princes Avenue or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Warlingham (1 mile south), Whyteleafe (1 mile south-west), Chelsham (1 mile east), Sanderstead (1 mile north-west) and Farleigh (1 mile east). Further out, we also cater in Epsom (9 miles west), Horley (11 miles south-west), Redhill (7 miles south-west), Ewell (9 miles west), Reigate (8 miles south-west) and Caterham (3 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Warlingham Park Hospital (1.4 miles east) and East Surrey Museum (2.6 miles south). Green spaces nearby include South London Downs National Nature Reserve and Nore Hill.
- Schools near Hamsey Green include Warlingham School (less than half a mile west)
- Pubs nearby include The White Lion Public House (0.8 miles south-east)
Towns and villages near Hamsey Green
What else we do in Hamsey Green
Hamsey Green: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Hamsey Green?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Which station is closest to Hamsey Green?
The closest is Upper Warlingham station, roughly 1 mile away.
Do we need our own staff?
You do not need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
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.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, for confident cooks. We’ll explain the details with your quote.
What if people arrive late?
Name someone we can call and we will adjust.
Can you roast in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Do we need to provide electricity?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
What the cooking area needs
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- A safe distance from the hall
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- Permission from the hall or venue
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
From the roaster
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with family members cooking, we take the cooking off the family’s hands. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Why Hamsey Green hosts choose us
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
See our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Time on site
- Site access
- Distance from us
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
What we need to know
These are the details we need:
- The date and time of the event
- What the outdoor space is like
- Where the event is
- Rough numbers
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards