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Funeral Wake Catering in Leatherhead
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Leatherhead and across Surrey.
- Pub and club wakes
- Wakes in village halls
- Wakes at home
Planning an event in Leatherhead?
About our funeral wake catering in Leatherhead
Funerals are typically planned within a week or two. Contact us as soon as the date is set, and we’ll give you a quick answer. We’re often asked to cater home wakes and ashes ceremonies, serving roast pork in rolls or on plates, salads and halloumi skewers.
For a wake in Leatherhead, somewhere close to the church or crematorium helps, with outdoor space for the roaster. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
What affects the price in Leatherhead
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- The number of people
- Travel to Leatherhead
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups typically cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Getting an accurate quote
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- Roughly how many people
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- What the outdoor space is like
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Leatherhead, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Compared with family members cooking, a catered hog roast lets everyone be together. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Why us?
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Our staff serve and clear
- All the equipment comes with us
See how we price or what a hog roast costs.
After a funeral in Leatherhead
Leatherhead is about 4 miles south-west of Epsom, in Surrey. Leatherhead and the surrounding area are covered for wakes. Leatherhead is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Leatherhead to Guildford (about 11 miles away).
If relatives are coming by rail, Leatherhead has its own station, Leatherhead station. Leatherhead is on or near the A24 and A245, handy for relatives driving in. Leatherhead is within about 4 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
For wakes in KT22, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. Streets in the area include High Street, Church Road and Station Road, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Leatherhead sits on or near the A24 and A245, which makes travel to your wake easy. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Fetcham (1 mile west), Mickleham (2 miles south), Great Bookham (2 miles south-west), Westhumble (3 miles south) and Little Bookham (3 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (11 miles west), Woking (11 miles west), Epsom (4 miles north-east), Horley (11 miles south-east), Redhill (8 miles south-east) and Ewell (5 miles north-east).
A little further out are Walton on the Hill (3.5 miles east) and Headley Court (2.2 miles east). The countryside around Leatherhead includes Claremont Lake and Jubilee Wood.
- Nearby schools include St Andrew's Catholic School (0.6 miles north-east) and St Andrew's Catholic School (0.6 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Duke's Head Public House (under half a mile south)
A closer look at the menu
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and it is carved fresh as people come up.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal, especially at a sit-down event.
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Before you choose a spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the roaster
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
How the day works
On the day, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, timed so it’s ready when you want to eat. Summer evenings in Leatherhead stay light until about 9:20pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Ask for a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
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Common questions in Leatherhead
Could you cook in River Mole LNR?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Is Leatherhead close to London?
Roughly 17 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do we need our own staff?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
What if the service runs late?
We wait: we hold the food until people arrive.
How quickly can you cater a wake?
We’ll always try. Tell us the details for a quick answer.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
Can you cater in Leatherhead?
Yes, Leatherhead is in our area. Send us the address and we will confirm availability.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
For event organisers in Leatherhead
If you’re booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Leatherhead?
Nobody in the family has to cook or serve.
Whatever the occasion in Leatherhead, a slow roast goes a long way. We are frequently asked to cater:
- Church and village hall wakes
- Life celebrations
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Remembrance gatherings
Families holding a service at Church of Our Lady and St Peter frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Questions to ask before booking
- How dietary needs are handled
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Staffing on the day
- What crockery is supplied
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Tips:
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Stuffing generally contains gluten
We serve when people arrive, quietly and respectfully.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away