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Hog Roast for a Wake in Norwood Hill, Surrey
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the wake makes the food part of your wake in Norwood Hill.
- Remembrance gatherings
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Hall gatherings after a service
Funeral wake catering in Norwood Hill
How our funeral wake catering works in Norwood Hill
We cater wakes in Norwood Hill and the surrounding area, wherever the family gathers. We’re often asked to cater memorial events and church and village hall wakes, with roast pork in rolls or on plates, apple sauce and rotisserie chicken.
In a small place like Norwood Hill, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours, and carved only when you are ready to eat.
Where the roaster can go in Norwood Hill
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- Space away from the building and any trees
- A contact for the day who is not immediate family
- Approval from the landlord or committee
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
From the roaster
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so keep us posted on the day. In winter, it is dark in Norwood Hill by 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 numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
Before we arrive
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Name a contact for the day
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Norwood Hill
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Is Norwood Hill too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What if it rains?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Do you need power or water?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Do you clear up?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
Is there an alternative to pork?
Yes, add chicken or a vegetarian option for those who need them.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Hours rather than minutes. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
Why choose a hog roast in Norwood Hill?
Some families mix a hog roast with cakes brought by friends, which is fine with us. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
What you get with us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Served at the time you choose
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
Read how we price and the cost guide.
What comes off the roaster
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, served in a roll with salads.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness are the traditional pairing. Note that stuffing generally contains gluten.
Also near Norwood Hill
More for events in Norwood Hill
Occasions we serve in Norwood Hill
There are options for those who don’t eat pork.
We’re regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Norwood Hill, including:
- Remembrance days
- Remembrance gatherings
- Church and village hall wakes
- Family get-togethers after a service
Relatives arriving by train should know that Horley station, about 2.8 miles east, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- The full menu and the sides
- Whether travel is included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
How we price a hog roast for the wake
The price comes down to:
- Numbers
- Site access
- How long the roast and service take
- Crockery choices
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Details that help
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Allergies we should know about
- The date and time of the event
- The venue or postcode
- Anything the venue has asked for
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we will tell you what we can send.
If you’re booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We will fit in with site rules.
Wakes in Norwood Hill: venues and practical details
Norwood Hill is about 2 miles west of Horley, in Surrey. We take a hog roast for the wake to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Norwood Hill. Norwood Hill is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we cater. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 16 miles away.
The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Norwood Hill; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
For wakes in RH6, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Nalderswood (1 mile north-west), Charlwood (2 miles south), Cudworth (2 miles south-west), Parkgate (2 miles west) and Russ Hill (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Epsom (11 miles north), Redhill (5 miles north-east), Ewell (12 miles north), Reigate (4 miles north), Caterham (9 miles north-east) and Dorking (6 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Reigate Castle (4.2 miles north) and Langley Green Hospital (3.6 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Reigate Heath.
Allergies and dietary needs
Some guests will not eat pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen list
We hold the food if people are delayed; just let us know.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards