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Funeral Wake Catering in North Holmwood
Looking for a hog roast for the wake in North Holmwood? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Gatherings at the family home
Funeral wake catering in North Holmwood
What we serve, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, straight from the roaster.
About our funeral wake catering in North Holmwood
We keep things simple for families: a short conversation, a clear quote and a calm service on the day. We are often asked to cater ashes ceremonies and gatherings after a cremation, with halloumi skewers, apple sauce and roast pork in rolls or on plates.
For a wake in a place like North Holmwood, the village hall is frequently the heart of it. 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.
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Whether you want china
- Travel to North Holmwood
- Numbers
- Menu choices and extras
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The venue or postcode
- An estimate of numbers
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Your menu choices
Every wake is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your wake: send us your details through our quote form.
The process
We roast under cover, so a shower won’t spoil the food. It is worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. Late-December sunset in North Holmwood is about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We cook on site.
- We serve quietly.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
How to get a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
Planning help
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Planning for dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
We dress smartly and keep a low profile.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
Space, access and the venue
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- A hall or room for eating
- Clearance from walls and branches
- A friend or relative we can call
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
From the roaster
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Organising for someone else?
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
If you are booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Wake catering near North Holmwood
North Holmwood is about 1 mile south of Dorking, in Surrey. Wherever your wake is in North Holmwood, we can bring the roaster, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. North Holmwood is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we cater. Our bookings stretch from North Holmwood to Guildford (11 miles away).
After a service at Church of St John the Evangelist, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. North Holmwood is within about 3 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Here we cover the RH5 and RH4 postcode area. Streets in the area include Howard Road, Horsham Road and Inholms Lane, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Blackbrook (1 mile south-east), Mid Holmwood (1 mile south-west), Dorking (1 mile north), Pixham (2 miles north) and Westcott (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (11 miles west), Woking (13 miles north-west), Epsom (9 miles north), Horley (7 miles east), Redhill (7 miles east) and Ewell (10 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Mesolithic Museum (3.7 miles west) and Headley Court (5.9 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Reigate Heath and Box Hill.
- Local schools include The Priory CofE Voluntary Aided School (1.3 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Royal Oak pub (0.5 miles north-east)
- Other local spots include Pippbrook House (1.7 miles north)
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Some families mix a hog roast with cakes brought by friends. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Why North Holmwood hosts choose us
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- An itemised quote
See our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Who books funeral wake catering in North Holmwood?
The family can spend time with guests.
In North Holmwood and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Life celebrations
- Remembrance gatherings
- Church and village hall wakes
For family travelling by train, Dorking West station is about 1.8 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- What crockery is supplied
- Travel and any London charges
- Exactly what’s included in the price
North Holmwood: your questions answered
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.
Could you cook in Inholms Clay Pit?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you serve on plates?
We serve on plates, with china as an option.
Do you come to North Holmwood?
We do. Send us the address and we’ll confirm availability.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
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 roast in the rain?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you are not left with the mess.
How big a hog will we need?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away