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Funeral Wake Catering in Newdigate
Funeral wake catering in Newdigate: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Memorial gatherings
- Celebrations of life
Funeral wake catering in Newdigate
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
If the venue has its own caterer, ask whether outside caterers are allowed. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book with us
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Our staff serve and clear
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
Take a look at our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Funeral wake catering near Newdigate
We keep things simple for families: one call, one quote and quiet, reliable service. Whether it is anniversary memorials and church and village hall wakes, we can cook halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and roast pork in rolls or on plates and more.
Near Newdigate, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
Also near Newdigate
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Planning the cooking spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- A contact for the day who isn’t immediate family
- Clearance from walls and branches
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Newdigate
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
For event organisers in Newdigate
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
After a funeral in Newdigate
Newdigate is about 5 miles south of Dorking, in Surrey. Our roaster is a regular sight at wakes around Newdigate, from gardens to fields. We cater all 395 towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 14 miles away.
Relatives arriving by train should know that Holmwood station, about 1.7 miles north-west, is the nearest station. Newdigate is within about 4 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wakes anywhere in RH5 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. From Church Road, Underhill Road and Village Street or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. For wakes just outside Newdigate, we cover Cudworth (1 mile east), Parkgate (1 mile north-east), Shellwood Cross (2 miles north), Russ Hill (2 miles south-east) and Nalderswood (3 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (14 miles north-west), Epsom (12 miles north), Horley (5 miles east), Redhill (7 miles north-east), Ewell (13 miles north) and Reigate (6 miles north-east).
A little further out are Langley Green Hospital (4.9 miles south-east) and Betchworth Castle (4.9 miles north). Open spaces near Newdigate include Leith Hill and Vann Lake.
- Pubs nearby include Six Bells pub (within half a mile south)
What affects the price in Newdigate
We work out each quote from:
- Access to the cooking area
- Travel to Newdigate
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what we will ask:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- What the outdoor space is like
- Allergies we should know about
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Send us the date, the address or RH5 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, a hot, filling option of their own.
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken goes into rolls or onto plates alongside the pork.
Planning the wake in Newdigate
We serve calmly and clear away discreetly.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Newdigate:
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Remembrance days
- Wakes at a local club
- Home wakes
After a service at Church of St Peter, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Questions to ask before booking
- The full menu and the sides
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
FAQs for Newdigate
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Peter?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is usually elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Can you do a hog roast in Newdigate Brickworks?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
How much will it be?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
Can we just hire the roaster?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we will talk you through it.
How much room do you need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a picture if you are unsure.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
Allergies and dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
We hold the food if people are delayed; just let us know.
Ask about china.
Step by step
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so we don’t need mains power to cook; a nearby socket helps with lights if service runs into the evening. Most wakes in Newdigate are held in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, though in December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- 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 roast quietly while the service takes place.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
How to prepare
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Send final numbers in good time
Get a quote
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A picture of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
Planning help
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors 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
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards