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Funeral Wake Catering in Russ Hill
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast for the wake in Russ Hill.
- Home wakes
- Celebrations of life
- One-year memorials
Book a hog roast in Russ Hill
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a cold buffet, roast pork on a plate with potatoes is more filling. 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.
Why us?
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Carved to order by a chef
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
How our funeral wake catering works in Russ Hill
Served on plates with salads and potatoes, a hog roast is a full meal. Chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option are there for anyone who does not eat pork. Whether it is wakes at a local club and gatherings at the family home, we can cook rotisserie chicken, new potatoes and salads for your guests.
For a wake near Russ Hill, a farmhouse or village hall often works well. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat.
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Where the roaster can go in Russ Hill
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- Space inside for guests
- A safe distance from the hall
- A contact for the day who isn’t immediate family
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Russ Hill
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
Events we cater in Russ Hill
Nobody in the family has to cook or serve.
However big or small the event in Russ Hill, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We are frequently asked to cater:
- Pub and club wakes
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Church and village hall wakes
- Ashes ceremonies
Families holding a service at Church of St Nicholas often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Comparing caterers
- How many staff will carve and serve
- A clear list of what’s included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- What crockery is supplied
Wake catering near Russ Hill
Russ Hill is about 3 miles north of Bewbush, in Surrey. We are happy to travel to Russ Hill for wakes and the places nearby. Russ Hill is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Russ Hill to Guildford (about 16 miles away).
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Ifield station, about 2.6 miles south-east. Russ Hill is within about 6 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We cover wakes in every part of RH6. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Charlwood (1 mile north-east), Cudworth (1 mile north-west), Ifieldwood (1 mile south), Norwood Hill (2 miles north) and Ifield (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Epsom (13 miles north), Horley (4 miles north-east), Redhill (7 miles north-east), Ewell (14 miles north), Reigate (6 miles north) and Caterham (12 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include County Mall (3.4 miles south-east) and Langley Green Hospital (2.5 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Vann Lake.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Half Moon pub (0.8 miles north-east)
FAQs for Russ Hill
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you come out to small places like Russ Hill?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Where does the hog roast go?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A picture helps.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. You will know our arrival time in advance.
What about coeliacs?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
Can you do something else?
We can add alternatives for those who need them.
What comes with the hog roast?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Is it a sit-down meal?
We serve on plates, with china as an option.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
The price comes down to:
- How many people are eating
- Menu choices and extras
- The journey to the venue
- Plates or china
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Your menu choices
- The date and time of the event
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
Our staff are discreet and respectful.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who don’t eat pork.
For planners, venues and organisers
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there’s a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so everyone has something hot.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
What happens on the day
Rain doesn’t stop the roast, because we cook under cover. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. Most wakes in Russ Hill are held in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, though in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
How to prepare
- Send final numbers in good time
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Get a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
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- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, 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