Surrey · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Margery
Funeral wake catering in Margery: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Remembrance gatherings
Book a hog roast in Margery
Wakes in Margery: venues and practical details
Margery is about 2 miles north of Reigate, in Surrey. We bring a hog roast for the wake to wakes anywhere in Margery, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. We cater 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 16 miles away.
Families holding a service at Church of Jesus Christ and the Wisdom of God frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Margery, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wakes anywhere in KT20 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. That could mean a wake in a garden on Manor Lane, Margery Lane and Mint Lane, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Mogador (1 mile west), Lower Kingswood (1 mile north-west), Reigate (2 miles south), Kingswood (2 miles north) and Walton on the Hill (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (6 miles north-west), Horley (6 miles south), Ewell (7 miles north), Walton-on-Thames (12 miles north-west), Caterham (5 miles east) and Dorking (6 miles west).
Nearby you will also find East Surrey Hospital (3.4 miles south-east) and The Belfry (2.1 miles south-east). Open spaces near Margery include Colley Hill and Reigate Heath.
- Local schools include Reigate College (1.5 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find Reigate Manor Hotel (0.8 miles south)
Funeral wake catering in Margery, slow-roasted on site
We roast quietly on site while the service takes place, ready for when everyone comes back. Our staff serve calmly and clear away discreetly. Whether it is celebration-of-life gatherings and family get-togethers after a service, we’ll put together a menu of halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and salads and more.
Near Margery, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. You will know what’s included before booking: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
We clear away discreetly once everyone has eaten.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
The menu, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who do not eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and it suits fussy eaters.
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it’s needed, which keeps it hot and moist.
How it works
We arrive hours before you want to eat, since slow roasting cannot be rushed. The smell normally brings people over long before we carve. Wakes in Margery are typically in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, though in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
How to prepare
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with family members cooking, we take the cooking off the family’s hands. 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, and the quote reflects that.
Why us?
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Timed around your day
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
See how we price and the cost guide.
Margery questions
We are gathering after a service at Church of Jesus Christ and the Wisdom of God: 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 generally elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Which station is closest to Margery?
Reigate station, about 1.4 miles south of the centre.
What’s the price?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
What if the service runs late?
Give us a contact for the day and we will serve when everyone is there.
Where can you serve a wake?
Homes, halls, clubs and venues, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook.
What do you need from us on the day?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
What about coeliacs?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Do you provide china?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
Who books funeral wake catering in Margery?
The family can spend time with guests.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Margery and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Church and village hall wakes
- Pub and club wakes
- Family meals after a funeral
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Reigate station, about 1.4 miles south.
What your quote should include
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- What crockery is supplied
- Staffing on the day
Prices and what affects them
We do not use a fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- The number of people
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Distance from us
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What to tell us
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Dietary requirements
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- The address or postcode
- Your menu choices
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or KT20 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning the cooking spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Space away from the building and any trees
- Permission from the hall or venue
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
For planners, venues and organisers
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Places near Margery
Also in Margery
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- 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