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Funeral Wake Catering in Mickleham
Funeral wake catering in Mickleham: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Life celebrations
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Church and village hall wakes
A hog roast near Mickleham
Occasions we serve in Mickleham
Nobody in the family has to cook or serve.
In Mickleham and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- One-year memorials
- Wakes at home
- Family meals after a funeral
- Wakes in village halls
For a service at a church like Church of St Michael, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Comparing caterers
- What crockery is supplied
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Whether VAT is included
Funeral wake catering near Mickleham
Served on plates with salads and potatoes, a hog roast is a full meal, or rolls keep it simple. Chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option are there for anyone who doesn’t eat pork. We’re frequently asked to cater gatherings at clubs and pubs and wakes at home, with apple sauce, rotisserie chicken and salads.
In a small place like Mickleham, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Timings are planned around your wake, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
Mickleham: halls, homes and travel
Mickleham is about 2 miles south of Leatherhead, in Surrey. We cater wakes across Mickleham and nearby, from gardens to fields. We cater 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 11 miles away.
If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is Box Hill & Westhumble station, about 1.2 miles south. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Mickleham; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Here we cover the RH5 postcode area, so your wake can be anywhere in it. That could mean a wake in a garden on Old London Road, School Lane and Dell Close, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Westhumble (1 mile south-west), Leatherhead (2 miles north), Pixham (2 miles south), Fetcham (2 miles north-west) and Great Bookham (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (11 miles west), Woking (11 miles west), Epsom (5 miles north-east), Horley (9 miles south-east), Redhill (7 miles east) and Ewell (6 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Headley Court (2.4 miles north-east) and Betchworth Castle (2.5 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Box Hill and Reigate Heath.
- Nearby schools include Box Hill School (under half a mile south-west) and The Ashcombe School (2.2 miles south)
About the food
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there is a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so everyone has something hot.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, turned until the skin is golden.
Planning for dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
Food is served as everyone gathers, calmly and without fuss.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- A safe distance from the hall
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, timed so it is ready when you want to eat. For a summer wake in Mickleham, there is light until about 9:20pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- Get in touch when the date is set.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We cook on site.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We tidy up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Send final numbers in good time
Getting a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
If the venue has its own caterer, check whether we can cater there. 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 book with us
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Our staff serve and clear
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
There is no fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- Menu choices and extras
- Site access
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Whether you want china
For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What to tell us
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- A picture of the cooking area
- Where the event is
- Your date and serving time
- Any venue rules
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Questions from Mickleham
Which station is closest to Mickleham?
Box Hill & Westhumble station, about 1.2 miles south of the centre.
Do you cater at venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, for confident cooks. We’ll explain the details with your quote.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. We don’t provide halal meat.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Frequently, yes. Contact us as soon as you have a date and we’ll tell you quickly.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
Can you cater at home?
At home, a hall, a club or a venue, given an outdoor cooking area.
How much will it be?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
For event organisers in Mickleham
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away