Surrey · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Mayes Green
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Funeral wake catering in Mayes Green.
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Wakes at home
- Life celebrations
Slow-roasted pork in Mayes Green
About our funeral wake catering in Mayes Green
Some families choose a hog roast because it was a favourite. Let us know if there’s anything special and we’ll try to help. Whether it’s memorial events and church and village hall wakes, we can cook new potatoes, apple sauce and rotisserie chicken for your guests.
In rural Mayes Green, home or the hall is usual, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Why us?
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Served at the time you choose
- A clear quote with everything listed
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Mayes Green?
We serve calmly and clear away discreetly.
However big or small the event in Mayes Green, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We’re frequently asked to cater:
- Gatherings at the family home
- Wakes in village halls
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Family get-togethers after a service
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Ockley station, about 2.9 miles east.
Comparing caterers
- The full menu and the sides
- A clear list of what’s included
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- How many staff will carve and serve
Arranging a wake in Mayes Green
Mayes Green is about 6 miles north-west of Horsham, in Surrey. Thinking about a hog roast for the wake in Mayes Green? We can help. Mayes Green is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we cater. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 10 miles away.
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St John the Baptist, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. Mayes Green is within about 3 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
For wakes in RH5, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Walliswood (1 mile south), Ewhurst Green (1 mile west), Ewhurst (2 miles west), Ellen's Green (2 miles south) and Pitland Street (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Guildford (10 miles north-west), Woking (14 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles north-east), Horley (10 miles east), Redhill (12 miles north-east) and Reigate (11 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Abinger Castle (4.2 miles north) and Horsham Hospital (6 miles south-east). Open spaces near Mayes Green include Leith Hill and Vann Lake.
- Pubs nearby include The Scarlett Arms Public House (0.7 miles south)
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A friend or relative we can call
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- Parking close by for our vehicle
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Mayes Green
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
The process
Service is quick once we start carving: the chef carves and the team serves, and sides go out at the same time. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. For a summer wake in Mayes Green, there’s light until about 9:20pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- 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’re at the service.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
Preparing for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Getting a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
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What affects the price in Mayes Green
Your quote depends on:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Numbers
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The serving time and how long we are on site
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Dietary requirements
- Which meats and sides you’d like
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
Questions from Mayes Green
How far is Mayes Green from London?
Roughly 28 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station is closest to Mayes Green?
The closest is Ockley station, roughly 2.9 miles away.
Do you come to Mayes Green?
We do. Send us the address and we’ll confirm availability.
Is it a sit-down meal?
Plates come as standard, and china is available on request.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
What comes with the hog roast?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
What do you need from us on the day?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We will bring the rest.
Can you do something else?
Chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We don’t offer halal meat.
Places near Mayes Green
Other occasions in Mayes Green
For event organisers in Mayes Green
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we will tell you what we can send.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
We arrive in good time and roast quietly, out of the way of arriving guests.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
What we serve, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed can be served in a roll or on a plate alongside the pork.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: grilled halloumi with vegetables, in a roll or on a plate.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away