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Funeral Wake Catering in Oxted
Planning a hog roast for the wake in Oxted? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
Planning an event in Oxted?
Arranging a wake in Oxted
Oxted is about 7 miles east of Redhill, in Surrey. We take a hog roast for the wake to gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Oxted. We cover 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 18 miles away.
If the funeral is at a church such as St Agatha's Hall, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. With the A25 nearby, it’s easy for family travelling by car to reach Oxted.
Wakes anywhere in RH8 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. Local streets include Station Road West, Station Road East and High Street; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Being close to the A25, Oxted is simple for us to get to with the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Hurst Green (1 mile south), Limpsfield (1 mile north-east), Pains-Hill (1 mile east), Tandridge (2 miles south-west) and The Chart (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (13 miles north-west), Horley (9 miles south-west), Redhill (7 miles west), Ewell (13 miles north-west), Reigate (9 miles west) and Caterham (5 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Bletchingley Castle (4.6 miles west) and East Surrey Museum (4 miles north-west). Open spaces near Oxted include Bay Pond and Botley Hill.
- Local schools include Hurst Green Infant School (0.7 miles south-east) and Oxted School (0.7 miles north)
Funeral wake catering in Oxted, carved to order
We cater wakes in Oxted and the surrounding area, wherever the family gathers, with the roast cooked on site. Whether it is home wakes and memorial gatherings, we will put together a menu of apple sauce, salads and rotisserie chicken and more.
In Oxted, the hall or the family home is a natural choice. Let us know where the roaster could go. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
Before you choose a spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- A safe distance from the hall
- Space inside for guests
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
Planning for dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing typically contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
Our staff are discreet and respectful throughout.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
How the day works
The roaster cooks outdoors, on a level, open spot under cover, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We will agree the spot with you beforehand. Late-December sunset in Oxted is about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We confirm the space.
- We cook on site.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We tidy up and go.
Before we arrive
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Send final numbers in good time
Getting a price
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your wake for a quote: use our quote form.
Related guides
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a cold buffet, a warm plated meal is more comforting. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What you get with us
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Plates or china
- How long the roast and service take
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to include:
- Rough numbers
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The date and time of the event
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Events we cater in Oxted
It feeds everyone at once, so people can sit and talk.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Oxted and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Celebrations of life
- Memorial events
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Hurst Green station, roughly 0.5 miles south-east of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- Travel and any London charges
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- How many staff will carve and serve
A closer look at the menu
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and it suits fussy eaters.
Organising for someone else?
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Oxted: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Oxted?
Hurst Green station, about 0.5 miles south-east of the centre.
Can you cater after a service at St Agatha's Hall?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Is mains power needed?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Can you do something else?
There are chicken, vegetarian and vegan alternatives. Halal isn’t available.
What do you need from us on the day?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Do you bring plates?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
How much will it be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
Nearby places to Oxted
Other occasions in Oxted
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away