Surrey · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Outwood
We bring a hog roast for the wake to Outwood and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Pub and club wakes
- Remembrance days
Planning an event in Outwood?
Funeral wake catering in Outwood, carved to order
Wake catering across Outwood and Surrey, wherever the family gathers. Popular choices include apple sauce, halloumi skewers and salads, and we are frequently booked for family get-togethers after a service and remembrance days.
For a wake near Outwood, a farmhouse or village hall often works well, with the roaster in the yard or garden. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
We serve when people arrive, quietly and respectfully.
Let us know if there’s something the person especially liked.
Outwood: halls, homes and travel
Outwood is about 3 miles east of Horley, in Surrey. From village halls to gardens and fields, wakes around Outwood suit a hog roast. Outwood is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we cater. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 20 miles away.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Salfords station, about 2.2 miles west, is the nearest station.
We cover wakes in every part of RH1 and the streets around it. Local streets include Miller's Lane, Bellwether Lane and Scott's Hill; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Smallfield (1 mile south), Horley (3 miles west), Burstow (3 miles south), Fernhill (3 miles south-west) and Keeper's Corner (3 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Epsom (12 miles north-west), Redhill (4 miles north-west), Ewell (13 miles north-west), Reigate (5 miles north-west), Caterham (7 miles north) and Dorking (10 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Effingham Park Motor Museum (3.7 miles south) and East Surrey Hospital (2.9 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Bay Pond and Hedgecourt Lake.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Castle pub (less than half a mile west)
Before you choose a spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- A contact for the day who isn’t immediate family
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
From the roaster
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
FAQs for Outwood
How far is Outwood from London?
Roughly 21 miles from the centre of London.
What’s the nearest station to Outwood?
The closest is Salfords station, roughly 2.2 miles away.
When do you start roasting?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
Can you cater at home?
At home, a hall, a club or a venue, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook.
Do you need anything from the family?
Very little: an outdoor cooking spot and someone to meet us.
Do you cover Outwood?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Outwood and Surrey. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
Is crockery included?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Frequently, yes. Get in touch when the date is set and we’ll tell you quickly.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Compared with a cold buffet, roast pork on a plate with potatoes is more filling. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why Outwood hosts choose us
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Serving and clearing done for you
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
Read our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
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About the food
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, perfect for eating on the move. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there is a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so nobody misses out.
The process
The roaster cooks outdoors, under a gazebo on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We’ll agree the spot with you beforehand. In late September, sunset in Outwood is about 7:05pm; in December, about 3:55pm, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- Share the date, place and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
How to get a price
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, use our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
We work out each quote from:
- The number of people
- Distance from us
- Whether you want china
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Your date and serving time
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The venue or postcode
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
Who books funeral wake catering in Outwood?
Quiet, respectful service.
In Outwood and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- One-year memorials
- Church and village hall wakes
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Remembrance gatherings
For a service at a church like Church of St John the Baptist, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Before you book anyone
- Plates, china and cutlery
- How many staff will carve and serve
- A clear list of what’s included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors 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