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Funeral Wake Catering for Holmethorpe
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Holmethorpe and across Surrey.
- Gatherings at the family home
- Memorial events
- Family get-togethers after a service
A hog roast near Holmethorpe
Occasions we serve in Holmethorpe
Alternatives are available.
In Holmethorpe and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Home wakes
- One-year memorials
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Family meals after a funeral
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Redhill station is about 0.8 miles away.
Questions to ask before you book
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- What crockery is supplied
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Travel and any London charges
How our funeral wake catering works in Holmethorpe
We cater wakes in Holmethorpe and the surrounding area, at homes, halls and venues. We are frequently asked to cater family meals after a funeral and gatherings at the family home, with rotisserie chicken, roast pork in rolls or on plates and halloumi skewers.
For a wake in a place like Holmethorpe, the village hall is frequently the heart of it. Timings are planned around your wake, working back from when you want to eat.
Why choose a hog roast in Holmethorpe?
Some families mix a hog roast with cakes brought by friends, which is fine with us. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Why us?
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- All the equipment comes with us
- A clear quote with everything listed
Read our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
For event organisers in Holmethorpe
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Holmethorpe questions
Is Holmethorpe close to London?
About 17 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
We are gathering after a service at Holy Trinity: can you cater?
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.
What space does the roaster need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will confirm the space with your quote.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will adjust.
Will there be enough to go round?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Can you cater in Holmethorpe?
Yes, Holmethorpe is in our area. Send us the address and we’ll check the date.
Wake catering near Holmethorpe
Holmethorpe is about 1 mile north-east of Redhill, in Surrey. We cover wakes in Holmethorpe. Holmethorpe is one of 395 places in Surrey where we cater. You can also see our page for London, about 17 miles away.
If the funeral is at a church such as Holy Trinity, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Holmethorpe; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Wakes anywhere in RH1 and RH9 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. Whether your wake is on Mill Lane, Devon Road and Orpin Road or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in South Merstham (1 mile north-east), Redhill (1 mile south-west), Gatton (1 mile north-west), Nutfield (1 mile south-east) and Merstham (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Epsom (8 miles north-west), Horley (5 miles south), Ewell (8 miles north-west), Walton-on-Thames (14 miles north-west), Caterham (4 miles north-east) and Dorking (8 miles west).
A little further out are East Surrey Hospital (2.2 miles south) and The Belfry (0.9 miles south-west). Open spaces near Holmethorpe include Colley Hill and Reigate Heath.
- Local schools include Lime Tree Primary School (within half a mile north) and The Carrington School (0.6 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find Inn on the Pond (1 mile east)
Step by step
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. Late-December sunset in Holmethorpe is about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We confirm the space.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- We serve quietly.
- We tidy up and go.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Let us know about tight access
Get a quote
Every wake is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your wake: send us your details through our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
Here’s what affects the price:
- How long the roast and service take
- Access to the cooking area
- Whether you want china
- The journey to the venue
For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Your date and serving time
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Rough numbers
When you’re weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Looking after everyone
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
We dress smartly and keep a low profile.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Where the roaster can go in Holmethorpe
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- One contact on the day
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- A short route for the equipment
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Holmethorpe
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
Also in Holmethorpe
The menu, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken can be served in a roll or on a plate.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away