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Funeral Wake Catering for Meadvale
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Meadvale and the surrounding area.
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Ashes ceremonies
- Remembrance days
A hog roast near Meadvale
About our funeral wake catering in Meadvale
A wake might be at home, a village or church hall, a club or a pub. We need an outdoor spot to cook, and the food can be served inside. On the menu are salads, new potatoes and halloumi skewers, and we are frequently booked for gatherings after a cremation and pub and club wakes.
For a wake in a place like Meadvale, the village hall is frequently the heart of it. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat.
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- Space away from the building and any trees
- Permission from the hall or venue
- Parking close by for our vehicle
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Meadvale
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
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Arranging a wake in Meadvale
Meadvale is about 1 mile south-east of Reigate, in Surrey. From village halls to gardens and fields, wakes around Meadvale suit a hog roast. We cater 395 places in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 17 miles away.
With the A2044 nearby, it’s easy for family travelling by car to reach Meadvale. For a service at a church like Meadvale Hall, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. Meadvale is within about 6 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Wherever your wake is in RH2 and RH1, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Hazel Road, Willow Road and Arbutus Road or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Meadvale is on the A2044, so it is easy for us to reach with the equipment. Other places close to Meadvale we cover include Earlswood (1 mile east), Redhill (1 mile north-east), South Earlswood (1 mile south-east), Holmethorpe (2 miles north-east) and Salfords (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Epsom (8 miles north-west), Horley (3 miles south), Ewell (9 miles north), Walton-on-Thames (14 miles north-west), Caterham (6 miles north-east) and Dorking (6 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include The Belfry (1.2 miles north-east) and Reigate Priory Museum (1 mile north-west). Green spaces nearby include Reigate Heath and Colley Hill.
- Nearby schools include Dunottar School (less than half a mile north) and St John's Primary School (within half a mile north-east)
- Local pubs include The Old Oak pub (less than half a mile south-west)
How we price a hog roast for the wake
The biggest factors are:
- Travel to Meadvale
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Site access
- Numbers
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. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- A photo of the cooking area
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Rules from the venue or landowner
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Meadvale, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
What we serve, dish by dish
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, which keeps it hot and moist.
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken goes into rolls or onto plates alongside the pork.
Events we cater in Meadvale
Hearty food that most people like, which is what people want after a service.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Meadvale, including:
- Anniversary memorials
- Memorial gatherings
- Wakes at home
- Life celebrations
If relatives are coming by rail, Earlswood (Surrey) station is about 0.7 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- What crockery is supplied
- The space, cover and access they need
- Whether travel is included
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Tips:
- Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
Name a friend or relative as our contact, so the family can focus on guests.
Let us know if there is something the person especially liked.
Common questions in Meadvale
How far is Meadvale from London?
About 19 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Can you work around our timings?
We will be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will adjust.
How long does the roast need?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
Do you clear up?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
Can you wait?
Name someone we can call and we’ll adjust.
Can you roast in the rain?
Rain does not stop the cooking. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Who serves?
No need for your own staff: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a venue’s set menu, a hog roast at a hall is frequently simpler. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What you get with us
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
Read how we price and the cost guide.
The process
Slow roasting is the whole point: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin turns into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. Wakes in Meadvale are normally in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, though in December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Think about shelter for your guests
How to get a price
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your wake: fill in our quote form.
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For event organisers in Meadvale
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards