Surrey · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Smallfield
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Smallfield and the surrounding area.
- Memorial events
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Wakes at a local club
Planning an event in Smallfield?
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to booking a function room menu, a hog roast at home or a hall can be simpler and better value. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
What you get with us
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Our staff serve and clear
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
See how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Funeral wake catering near Smallfield
Wake catering across Smallfield and Surrey, at homes, halls and venues. Typical bookings include home wakes and scattering-of-ashes gatherings, serving roast pork in rolls or on plates, new potatoes and salads.
In Smallfield, the hall or the family home is a natural choice. Let us know where the roaster could go. Timings are planned around your wake, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
The process
Serving is straightforward: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, and sides go out at the same time. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. Late-December sunset in Smallfield 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.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- The roast cooks while you’re at the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We pack up quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Send final numbers in good time
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or RH6 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Arranging a wake in Smallfield
Smallfield is about 2 miles east of Horley, in Surrey. From village halls to gardens and fields, wakes around Smallfield suit a hog roast. Smallfield is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we cater. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 20 miles away.
We bring hog roasts to wakes all over RH6. Local streets include Churchill Road, Orchard Road and Tudor Close; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Outwood (1 mile north), Burstow (1 mile south-west), Keeper's Corner (1 mile south), Fernhill (2 miles south-west) and Shipley Bridge (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Epsom (13 miles north-west), Redhill (5 miles north-west), Ewell (14 miles north-west), Reigate (6 miles north-west), Caterham (8 miles north) and Dorking (10 miles north-west).
A little further out are Bletchingley Castle (4.5 miles north) and Effingham Park Motor Museum (2.5 miles south-east). Open spaces near Smallfield include Hedgecourt Lake.
- Schools near Smallfield include Oakwood School (1.7 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include Plough and Furrow pub (within half a mile east)
For planners, venues and organisers
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Before you choose a spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Clearance from walls and branches
- A hall or room for eating
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
Events we cater in Smallfield
Quiet, respectful service.
Here’s what people in Smallfield most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Remembrance gatherings
- Celebrations of life
- Anniversary memorials
- Wakes at home
Relatives arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Horley station, roughly 2 miles west of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Allergen information for every dish
- A clear list of what’s included
What affects the price in Smallfield
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Access to the cooking area
- How long the roast and service take
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The number of people
A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What to tell us
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Your date and serving time
- The address or postcode
- An estimate of numbers
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.
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Smallfield
Which station is closest to Smallfield?
The closest is Horley station, roughly 2 miles away.
How far is Smallfield from London?
Roughly 23 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
How quickly can you cater a wake?
We’ll always try. Send the date and venue and we’ll reply promptly.
Can we just hire the roaster?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Can you roast in the rain?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We do not offer halal meat.
Is there an alternative to pork?
There are chicken, vegetarian and vegan alternatives. Halal isn’t available.
Can you cater at home?
Most places, with an outdoor spot for cooking.
Nearby places to Smallfield
Other occasions in Smallfield
About the food
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so everyone has something hot.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing go with the pork perfectly. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
Planning for dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
We hold the food if people are delayed.
Add chicken as an alternative.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away