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Funeral Wake Catering in Merstham
Planning a hog roast for the wake in Merstham? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Celebrations of life
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Memorial gatherings
Funeral wake catering in Merstham
Funeral wake catering near Merstham
Roast pork with salads, new potatoes and coleslaw makes a proper meal, or rolls keep it simple. Chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option are there for anyone who doesn’t eat pork. On the menu are apple sauce, roast pork in rolls or on plates and halloumi skewers, and we’re often booked for wakes in village halls and life celebrations.
Near Merstham, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
Wakes in Merstham: venues and practical details
Merstham is about 2 miles north of Redhill, in Surrey. We cater wakes across Merstham and nearby, from gardens to fields. We bring hog roasts to all 395 towns and villages across Surrey. You can also see our page for London, about 16 miles away.
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Merstham station, roughly 0.5 miles south of the centre. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Merstham, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Here we cover the RH1 postcode area, and we can cater your wake anywhere in it. Local streets include London Road North, Shepherd's Hill and Church Hill; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include South Merstham (1 mile south), Gatton (1 mile south-west), Holmethorpe (1 mile south), Hooley (2 miles north) and Netherne on-the-Hill (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Epsom (7 miles north-west), Horley (6 miles south), Ewell (7 miles north-west), Reigate (3 miles south-west), Walton-on-Thames (14 miles north-west) and Caterham (3 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Surrey Fire Museum (2.8 miles south-west) and Bletchingley Castle (2.8 miles south-east). Open spaces near Merstham include South London Downs National Nature Reserve and Colley Hill.
- Schools near Merstham include Merstham Park School (0.9 miles south) and East Surrey College (1.4 miles south-west)
Who books funeral wake catering in Merstham?
If the service runs late, the food waits.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Merstham and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Pub and club wakes
- Remembrance gatherings
- Home wakes
- Remembrance days
Families holding a service at Church of St Katharine frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether VAT is included
- What crockery is supplied
- Travel and any London charges
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
Questions from Merstham
Do you cater at venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Which station is closest to Merstham?
The closest is Merstham station, roughly 0.5 miles away.
What happens in bad weather?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
What do people get?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
Do you clear up?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
What happens on the day
The roaster is gas-fired, so cooking does not depend on mains power; a nearby socket helps with lights if service runs into the evening. Summer evenings in Merstham stay light until about 9:20pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We confirm the space.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- We serve quietly.
- We leave the venue tidy.
How to prepare
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Tips:
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
Name a friend or relative as our contact, so the immediate family is not disturbed.
Let us know if there’s something the person especially liked.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
The biggest factors are:
- Distance from us
- Menu choices and extras
- How long the roast and service take
- Numbers
A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Details that help
To get the best quote, send us:
- Where the event is
- Your date and serving time
- Roughly how many people
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
Also near Merstham
What else we do in Merstham
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
If the hall or pub provides food, ask whether outside caterers are allowed. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
What you get with us
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Read how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
What the cooking area needs
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- Permission from the hall or venue
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
About the food
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: grilled halloumi with vegetables, in a roll or on a plate.
Organising for someone else?
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
- 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