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Funeral Wake Catering for Ranmore Common
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the wake turns the food into a centrepiece of your wake in Ranmore Common.
- Pub and club wakes
- Wakes at home
- Remembrance gatherings
Book a hog roast in Ranmore Common
About our funeral wake catering in Ranmore Common
A wake in Ranmore Common is a chance to gather, talk and share a warm meal. A hog roast is simple, hearty food that most people enjoy, and nobody in the family has to cook. Whether it’s family meals after a funeral and one-year memorials, we will put together a menu of new potatoes, halloumi skewers and roast pork in rolls or on plates and more.
Near Ranmore Common, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Ranmore Common?
Nobody in the family has to cook or serve.
We are regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Ranmore Common, such as:
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Remembrance days
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Memorial events
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Dorking West station, about 1.1 miles east.
Before booking anyone
- The space, cover and access they need
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Any travel or access charges
- Whether VAT is included
Nearby places to Ranmore Common
What else we do in Ranmore Common
What we serve, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken can be served in a roll or on a plate.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to booking a function room menu, a hog roast at home or a hall can be simpler and better value. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
What you get with us
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Timed around your day
See our pricing or the cost guide.
Ranmore Common: halls, homes and travel
Ranmore Common is about 2 miles north-west of Dorking, in Surrey. We cover wakes in Ranmore Common, as well as the surrounding area. Ranmore Common is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 9 miles away.
For a service at a church like Church of St Barnabas, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. Ranmore Common is within about 3 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We cater wakes across RH5. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Westcott (1 mile south), Westhumble (2 miles north-east), Dorking (2 miles south-east), Pixham (2 miles east) and Wotton (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (9 miles west), Woking (10 miles north-west), Epsom (8 miles north-east), Horley (10 miles south-east), Redhill (8 miles east) and Ewell (9 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Betchworth Castle (3 miles east) and Mesolithic Museum (3.3 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Box Hill and Combe Bottom.
- Local schools include The Priory CofE Voluntary Aided School (1.4 miles south-east)
- Other local spots include Pippbrook House (1.7 miles east)
Step by step
The secret is time: the meat cooks gently until it’s tender while the skin turns into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. Most wakes in Ranmore Common are held in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, though in December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- Share the date, place and rough numbers.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- We set up and roast while you’re at the service.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Before we arrive
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
How to get a price
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or RH5 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Questions from Ranmore Common
What’s the nearest station to Ranmore Common?
Dorking West station, about 1.1 miles east of the centre.
Can you do a hog roast in Milton Heath and The Nower?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
How long does the roast need?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
Do you cater in village halls?
Wherever the family gathers, with an outdoor spot for cooking.
Is mains power needed?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Can you serve on plates?
Either: rolls for a simple meal, plates with salads and potatoes for a fuller one.
What do you need from us on the day?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Allergies and dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
We clear away discreetly once everyone has eaten.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who don’t eat pork.
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- Space inside for guests
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- Space away from the building and any trees
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Numbers
- Time on site
- Distance from us
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What to tell us
These are the details we need:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- What the outdoor space is like
- The venue or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away