Surrey · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Shipley Bridge
Looking for a hog roast for the wake in Shipley Bridge? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Anniversary memorials
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Wakes at home
Funeral wake catering in Shipley Bridge
Funeral wake catering in Shipley Bridge, slow-roasted on site
Services can run over, and that is fine: we will hold the food until people arrive. Give us a contact for the day. We are frequently asked to cater scattering-of-ashes gatherings and remembrance gatherings, with roast pork in rolls or on plates, new potatoes and halloumi skewers.
For a wake near Shipley Bridge, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the roaster in the yard or garden. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
One contact for the day helps, so the family can focus on guests.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
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A hog roast or other catering?
If the hall or pub provides food, check whether we can cater there. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why us?
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
Take a look at our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
How it works
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. Summer evenings in Shipley Bridge stay light until about 9:20pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We pack up quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Get a quote
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your wake: send us your details through our quote form.
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Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Shipley Bridge
Could you cook in Worth Park Gardens?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
How far is Shipley Bridge from London?
Roughly 24 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
Chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Halal isn’t available.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
How much will it be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
What space does the roaster need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will confirm the space with your quote.
Do you need anything from the family?
Only the place, numbers and a contact. We will handle the rest.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
Working with your venue
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we will confirm what we can provide.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Shipley Bridge?
It feeds everyone at once, so people can sit and talk.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Shipley Bridge and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Anniversary memorials
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Church and village hall wakes
If relatives are coming by rail, Gatwick Airport station, about 1.2 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before you book
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Any travel or access charges
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- What the price includes, item by item
After a funeral in Shipley Bridge
Shipley Bridge is about 2 miles south-east of Horley, in Surrey. Shipley Bridge and the surrounding area are covered for wakes. Shipley Bridge is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 20 miles away.
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Bartholomew, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Here we cover the RH6 postcode area. We can cater a wake on streets such as Antlands Lane, Antlands Lane East and Peeks Brook Lane or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Burstow (1 mile north-east), Fernhill (1 mile north), Tinsley Green (1 mile south-west), Copthorne (1 mile south-east) and Forge Wood (1 mile south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Epsom (14 miles north-west), Redhill (6 miles north), Ewell (15 miles north), Reigate (7 miles north-west), Caterham (10 miles north) and Dorking (10 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Effingham Park Motor Museum (2.1 miles east) and County Mall (3.2 miles south-west). The countryside around Shipley Bridge includes Hedgecourt Lake.
- Nearby schools include The Gatwick School (1.4 miles south-west) and Oakwood School (1.9 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Shipley Bridge pub (under half a mile east)
What a hog roast costs
Things that change the price:
- Menu choices and extras
- Plates or china
- How long the roast and service take
- Access to the cooking area
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Details that help
To get the best quote, send us:
- Any venue rules
- Your menu choices
- The date and time of the event
- Allergies we should know about
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
About the food
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken goes into rolls or onto plates.
What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- Permission from the hall or venue
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- A hall or room for eating
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the roaster
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away