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Hog Roast for a Wake in South Earlswood, Surrey
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast for the wake in South Earlswood.
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Life celebrations
A hog roast near South Earlswood
About our funeral wake catering in South Earlswood
A wake in South Earlswood is a chance to gather, talk and share a warm meal. Roast pork in a roll or on a plate is comforting and familiar, and it takes the cooking off the family. On the menu are salads, roast pork in rolls or on plates and halloumi skewers, and we’re often booked for memorial events and life celebrations.
In rural South Earlswood, home or the hall is usual, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Timings are planned around your wake, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
What affects the price in South Earlswood
Each price is built from:
- The journey to the venue
- Whether you want china
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Which meats and sides you choose
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Details that help
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Your menu choices
- Anything the venue has asked for
- What the outdoor space is like
- Rough numbers
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your wake: use our quote form.
Step by step
When we arrive, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, worked back from your serving time. In late September, sunset in South Earlswood is about 7:05pm; in December, about 3:55pm, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- Contact us when the date is set.
- We confirm the space.
- We cook on site.
- We serve quietly.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- A hall or room for eating
- A safe distance from the hall
- One contact on the day
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Salads
Other occasions in South Earlswood
Allergies and dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
We arrive in good time and roast quietly, well away from the entrance.
Add chicken as an alternative.
Planners, venues and businesses
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll tell you what we can send.
After a funeral in South Earlswood
South Earlswood is about 2 miles south of Redhill, in Surrey. We cover South Earlswood and its neighbours for wakes. We cover 395 places in Surrey. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 18 miles away.
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Earlswood (Surrey) station, about 0.9 miles north. South Earlswood is within about 7 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Here we cover the RH1 postcode area, so your wake can be anywhere in it. From Maple Road, Heston Road and Horley Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. For wakes just outside South Earlswood, we cover Earlswood (1 mile north), Salfords (1 mile south), Meadvale (1 mile north-west), Redhill (2 miles north) and South Nutfield (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Epsom (9 miles north-west), Ewell (10 miles north), Caterham (6 miles north-east), Dorking (7 miles west), Ashtead (9 miles north-west) and Leatherhead (9 miles north-west).
A little further out are The Belfry (1.8 miles north) and Reigate Priory Museum (2.2 miles north-west). The countryside around South Earlswood includes Mercers Lake and Colley Hill.
- Nearby schools include Reigate School (1.2 miles north-west) and Dunottar School (1.3 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Flying Scud pub (1 mile north)
What we serve, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, turned until the skin is golden.
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll.
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to sandwiches, a hog roast is a warm meal. Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head typically falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
What you get with us
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
See our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Occasions we serve in South Earlswood
Nobody in the family has to cook or serve.
We’re regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around South Earlswood, including:
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Home wakes
- Church and village hall wakes
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
Families holding a service at Christ the King often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
What to look for in a quote
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Whether VAT is included
- Any travel or access charges
South Earlswood: your questions answered
We’re gathering after a service at Christ the King: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is generally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Is South Earlswood too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat is not something we offer.
What do you need from us on the day?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
Can you do gluten-free?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
Do you serve the food?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards