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Hog Roast for a Wake in Horne, Surrey
Looking for a hog roast for the wake in Horne? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Memorial events
- One-year memorials
- Celebrations of life
A hog roast near Horne
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Some ideas:
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
- Check with family about dietary needs
We arrive in good time and roast quietly, well away from the entrance.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
Funeral wake catering in Horne, slow-roasted on site
Services can run over, and that is fine: we’ll hold the food until people arrive. Give us a contact for the day. For celebrations of life and wakes at a local club, we can cook new potatoes, roast pork in rolls or on plates and salads for your guests.
Near Horne, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish before booking.
Working with your venue
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we will tell you what we can send.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
A hog roast or other catering?
If the venue has its own caterer, ask whether outside caterers are allowed. The main driver is numbers: the price per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What you get with us
- Served at the time you choose
- An itemised quote
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Other occasions in Horne
Planning the wake in Horne
Quiet, respectful service.
In Horne and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Ashes ceremonies
- Life celebrations
- Family meals after a funeral
Relatives arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Godstone station, roughly 2.6 miles north-east of the centre.
What your quote should include
- How dietary needs are handled
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Whether plates or china are included
- Staffing on the day
Horne questions
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Is Horne close to London?
Roughly 22 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
How long does the roast need?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Do you serve the food?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
What happens in bad weather?
Rain does not stop the cooking. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Can you serve on plates?
Either: plates with sides or simple rolls.
Step by step
People love watching the carving: the hog is carved in front of your guests, with crackling for everyone who wants it. In winter, it’s dark in Horne by 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.
- Contact us when the date is set.
- We confirm the space.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or RH6 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
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What the cooking area needs
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- Space inside for guests
- A safe distance from the hall
- Approval from the landlord or committee
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Horne
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
Wakes in Horne: venues and practical details
Horne is about 4 miles east of Horley, in Surrey. Wakes in Horne are part of our patch, as well as the surrounding area. Horne is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Horne to London (about 22 miles away).
Families holding a service at Church of St Mary the Virgin frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Horne, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wherever your wake is in RH6, we can roast on site for your guests. From Church Road and Whitewood Lane or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. If your venue is just outside Horne, we also cover Whitewood (1 mile north-east), Blindley Heath (1 mile north-east), Newchapel (2 miles south-east), Lingfield Common (3 miles east) and Domewood (3 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Epsom (13 miles north-west), Horley (4 miles west), Redhill (5 miles north-west), Ewell (14 miles north-west), Reigate (6 miles north-west) and Caterham (7 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include East Surrey Hospital (4.2 miles north-west) and Bletchingley Castle (3.8 miles north). Open spaces near Horne include Bay Pond and Hedgecourt Lake.
- Local pubs include The Jolly Farmer pub (within half a mile north-east)
What we serve, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who do not eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and children generally like it too.
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and it’s carved fresh as people come up.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Things that change the price:
- Plates or china
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Time on site
- Numbers
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Your menu choices
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Where the event is
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
- 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
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away