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Funeral Wake Catering for Lingfield Common
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Funeral wake catering in Lingfield Common.
- Family meals after a funeral
- Memorial events
- Church and village hall wakes
Funeral wake catering in Lingfield Common
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Space inside for guests
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
Funeral wake catering in Lingfield Common, carved to order
We roast quietly on site while the service takes place, ready for when everyone comes back. Our staff serve calmly and clear away discreetly. Popular choices include apple sauce, new potatoes and roast pork in rolls or on plates, and typical bookings are for family get-togethers after a service and memorial events.
In a small place like Lingfield Common, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
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A closer look at the menu
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who do not eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and it suits fussy eaters.
After a funeral in Lingfield Common
Lingfield Common is about 4 miles north of East Grinstead, in Surrey. A hog roast suits wakes around Lingfield Common, whatever the venue. We bring hog roasts to 395 places across Surrey. We cater events right across the region, from Lingfield Common to London (22 miles away).
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. Lingfield Common is within about 7 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wherever your wake is in RH7, we can bring the roaster to you. That could mean a wake in a garden on Lingfield Common Road, Nursery Gardens and Godstone Road, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Lingfield (1 mile south-east), Blindley Heath (2 miles north-west), Felcourt (2 miles south), Dormansland (2 miles south-east) and Newchapel (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Epsom (15 miles north-west), Horley (6 miles west), Redhill (7 miles north-west), Ewell (15 miles north-west), Reigate (9 miles north-west) and Caterham (8 miles north-west).
A little further out are Queen Victoria Hospital (3.5 miles south) and Haxted Watermill Museum (2.2 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Hedgecourt Lake and Bay Pond.
- Nearby schools include Lingfield College (1.3 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Old Cage Public House (0.7 miles south)
Planning the wake in Lingfield Common
Hearty food that most people like, which is what people want after a service.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Lingfield Common. Here are some of the most popular:
- Remembrance days
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Gatherings at the family home
- Pub and club wakes
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Lingfield station, roughly 0.8 miles south-east of the centre.
Questions to ask before you book
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- What crockery is supplied
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a cold buffet, roast pork on a plate with potatoes is more filling. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Why us?
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Timed around your day
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Take a look at how we price and what a hog roast costs.
For event organisers in Lingfield Common
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
If you are a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
How the day works
We get there well ahead of service, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. The smell usually brings people over long before we carve. Wakes in Lingfield Common are normally in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, but by late December it’s dark at about 3:55pm.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- We set up and roast while you are at the service.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
How to get a price
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Lingfield Common, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
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How we price a hog roast for the wake
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Site access
- Time on site
- The number of people
- Menu choices and extras
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
What to tell us
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Where the event is
- Your menu choices
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Allergies we should know about
Send us the date, the address or RH7 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing generally contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
We serve when people arrive, calmly and without fuss.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Lingfield Common questions
Do you cater at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Do you come out to small places like Lingfield Common?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you roast in the rain?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
How much will it be?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your wake for a quote.
What if the service runs late?
Name someone we can call and we’ll adjust.
Where can you serve a wake?
Homes, halls, clubs and venues, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away