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Funeral Wake Catering in South Godstone
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Funeral wake catering in South Godstone.
- Celebrations of life
- Home wakes
- Family get-togethers after a service
Funeral wake catering for South Godstone
Funeral wake catering near South Godstone
A wake might be at home, a village or church hall, a club or a pub. Wherever it is, the roaster cooks outdoors under cover, and the food can be served inside. On the menu are salads, apple sauce and rotisserie chicken, and we are regularly asked to cater family meals after a funeral and church and village hall wakes.
In a small place like South Godstone, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
The process
The roaster cooks outdoors, on a level, open spot under cover, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We will agree the spot with you beforehand. Late-December sunset in South Godstone is about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
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How we price a hog roast for the wake
We don’t use a fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- The journey to the venue
- Menu choices and extras
- How long the roast and service take
- How many people are eating
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
Details that help
To check the date and the space, we’ll need:
- The venue or postcode
- What the outdoor space is like
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for South Godstone, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- Permission from the hall or venue
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
For event organisers in South Godstone
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Rather than relatives cooking, we take the cooking off the family’s hands. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What you get with us
- Carved to order by a chef
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- No surprises: everything in writing
Read our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
About the food
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, and served hot.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
Arranging a wake in South Godstone
South Godstone is about 5 miles south of Caterham, in Surrey. We cater wakes at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in South Godstone. We cater all 395 towns and villages across Surrey. We cater events right across the region, from South Godstone to London (19 miles away).
Families holding a service at St Stephen often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
For wakes in RH9, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. Streets in the area include Eastbourne Road, Oaklands and Woodlands Drive, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. For wakes just outside South Godstone, we cover Crowhurst Lane End (1 mile east), Anglefield Corner (1 mile south-west), Tandridge (1 mile north-east), Crowhurst (2 miles south-east) and Church Town (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Epsom (12 miles north-west), Horley (6 miles south-west), Redhill (5 miles west), Ewell (13 miles north-west), Reigate (7 miles west) and Caterham (5 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Bletchingley Castle (2.9 miles north-west) and Haxted Watermill Museum (3.9 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Mercers Lake and Bay Pond.
- Pubs nearby include Fox And Hounds Public House (0.8 miles north-west)
Who books funeral wake catering in South Godstone?
One roast feeds everyone together, so people can sit and talk.
Here’s what people in South Godstone most often book a hog roast for:
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Memorial events
- Wakes in village halls
- Gatherings after a cremation
For family travelling by train, Godstone station is in South Godstone itself.
Comparing caterers
- Who carves and who serves
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Whether VAT is included
- Plates, china and cutlery
Places near South Godstone
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Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Ask close family about dietary needs
Our staff are discreet and respectful.
China crockery is available on request.
Common questions in South Godstone
Can you do a hog roast in Tilburstow Hill?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
How far is South Godstone from London?
Roughly 19 miles from the centre of London.
What about coeliacs?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. You will get allergen details for everything.
What should we provide?
Only the place, numbers and a contact. We bring everything else.
What comes with the hog roast?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
How do we prepare?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
How quickly can you cater a wake?
Frequently, yes. Contact us when the date is set and we’ll answer straight away.
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 isn’t something we offer.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away