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Funeral Wake Catering in Mugswell
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Mugswell and across Greater London.
- Memorial gatherings
- Celebrations of life
- Remembrance days
Planning an event in Mugswell?
Funeral wake catering in Mugswell, slow-roasted on site
For a celebration of life, a hog roast can reflect the person being remembered. Tell us what matters to you and we will do our best. For celebration-of-life gatherings and remembrance gatherings, we’ll put together a menu of new potatoes, halloumi skewers and apple sauce and more.
In Mugswell, a hall with outdoor space is frequently the easiest option, though home can work with a garden and side access. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
- Location
- Mugswell (CR5)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Working with your venue
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Mugswell
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.
What’s the nearest station to Mugswell?
The closest is Kingswood station, roughly 1.3 miles away.
Can you do something else?
We can add alternatives.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
What comes with the hog roast?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Do we need our own staff?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
How long does the roast need?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
A hog roast compared with other options
If the hall or pub provides food, check whether we can cater there. 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’re paying for.
Why us?
- An itemised quote
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
Read our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Space, access and the venue
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- Clearance from walls and branches
- Space inside for guests
Mugswell is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and access can be tight: let us know how we reach the cooking spot and where we can park.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
Wakes in Mugswell: venues and practical details
Mugswell is about 3 miles north of Reigate, in Greater London. Mugswell is well within our area for wakes. We bring hog roasts to 764 places in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Mugswell to London (about 16 miles away).
For family travelling by train, Kingswood station, about 1.3 miles north-west, is the nearest station. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Mugswell, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Here we cover the CR5 postcode area, and we can cater your wake anywhere in it. Other places close to Mugswell we cover include Gatton (1 mile south-east), Hooley (2 miles north-east), Merstham (2 miles east), South Merstham (2 miles south-east) and Netherne on-the-Hill (3 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Kensington (15 miles north), Brompton (15 miles north), Stockwell (14 miles north), Orpington (15 miles north-east), Wimbledon (10 miles north) and Kennington (14 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Surrey Fire Museum (2.4 miles south) and The Belfry (2.9 miles south-east). Open spaces near Mugswell include Reigate Heath and Colley Hill.
- Local schools include St Bede's School (2.1 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include Well House Inn (less than half a mile north)
A closer look at the menu
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we will plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness are the traditional pairing. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
Prices and what affects them
There’s no fixed price list, because every wake is different. What matters most:
- Plates or china
- How many people are eating
- Site access
- Menu choices and extras
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
What to tell us
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- The venue or postcode
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The date and when you’d like to eat
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your wake: fill in our quote form.
Who books funeral wake catering in Mugswell?
It is simple, warm, familiar food, which is what people want after a service.
Whatever the occasion in Mugswell, a slow roast goes a long way. We are frequently asked to cater:
- Remembrance days
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Life celebrations
- Pub and club wakes
For a service at a church like Church of Jesus Christ and the Wisdom of God, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Questions to ask before booking
- Allergen information for every dish
- The full menu and the sides
- Whether plates or china are included
- VAT, if it applies
How it works
The roaster cooks outdoors, under a gazebo on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We will agree the spot with you beforehand. Late-December sunset in Mugswell is about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Share the date, place and rough numbers.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple 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
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Ask for a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Allergies and dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
We clear away discreetly once everyone has eaten.
Add chicken as an alternative.
Also near Mugswell
Also in Mugswell
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards