Surrey · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Keeper's Corner
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 Keeper's Corner.
- Wakes in village halls
- Life celebrations
- Family meals after a funeral
Planning an event in Keeper's Corner?
About our funeral wake catering in Keeper's Corner
We know families have a lot to arrange: a short conversation, a clear quote and a calm service on the day. On the menu are roast pork in rolls or on plates, salads and halloumi skewers, and we’re regularly asked to cater hall gatherings after a service and celebration-of-life gatherings.
In rural Keeper's Corner, home or the hall is usual. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with sandwich platters, hot food feels more caring. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Why Keeper's Corner hosts choose us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Served at the time you choose
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
Read our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- A safe distance from the hall
- 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 Keeper's Corner
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Coleslaw
The process
Serving is straightforward: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, with the sides served alongside. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. In late September, sunset in Keeper's Corner is about 7:05pm; in December, about 3:55pm, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We confirm the space.
- We cook on site.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
How to get a price
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or RH6 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Towns and villages near Keeper's Corner
Other occasions in Keeper's Corner
Wakes in Keeper's Corner: venues and practical details
Keeper's Corner is about 3 miles south-east of Horley, in Surrey. We cover wakes in Keeper's Corner, as well as the surrounding area. We bring hog roasts to all 395 towns and villages in Surrey. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 21 miles away.
For family travelling by train, Gatwick Airport station is about 2.3 miles away. Relatives driving in can use the B2037 to reach Keeper's Corner. Keeper's Corner is within about 8 miles of the High Weald National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We bring hog roasts to wakes all over the RH6 and RH10 postcode area. Your wake could be at a house on Effingham Road and Redehall Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. With the B2037 close by, Keeper's Corner is easy for us to reach for your wake. Other places close to Keeper's Corner we cover include Burstow (1 mile west), Shipley Bridge (1 mile west), Copthorne (1 mile south-west), Fernhill (1 mile west) and Smallfield (1 mile north). We also serve nearby towns such as Epsom (14 miles north-west), Horley (3 miles north-west), Redhill (6 miles north-west), Ewell (15 miles north-west), Reigate (7 miles north-west) and Caterham (9 miles north).
A little further out are Langley Green Hospital (3.9 miles west) and Effingham Park Motor Museum (1.1 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Hedgecourt Lake.
- Schools near Keeper's Corner include Oakwood School (2.5 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Curious Pig in the Parlour pub (0.5 miles south-east)
Allergies and dietary needs
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Ask close family about dietary needs
One contact for the day helps, so the immediate family isn’t disturbed.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
Events we cater in Keeper's Corner
One roast feeds everyone together, so people can sit and talk.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Keeper's Corner. Here are some of the most popular:
- Anniversary memorials
- Memorial events
- Family meals after a funeral
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
For a service at a church like Church of St Bartholomew, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
What your quote should include
- How dietary needs are handled
- Whether VAT is included
- The space, cover and access they need
- A clear list of what’s included
What comes off the roaster
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, a hot, filling option of their own.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we will bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote depends on:
- The number of people
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- An estimate of numbers
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- The date and time of the event
- Dietary requirements
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your wake: use our quote form.
Keeper's Corner: your questions answered
Is Keeper's Corner too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Bartholomew: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is normally elsewhere. Send us the address.
What should we provide?
Only the place, numbers and a contact. We’ll handle the rest.
How much will it be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Send us the details and we will quote.
Is a week’s notice enough?
We will always try. Send the date and venue and we’ll reply promptly.
Can you work around our timings?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
How much room do you need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you’re not left with the mess.
Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards