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Funeral Wake Catering for South Merstham
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in South Merstham and across Surrey.
- Church and village hall wakes
- Family meals after a funeral
- Celebrations of life
Funeral wake catering in South Merstham
Prices and what affects them
There is no fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Travel to South Merstham
- Plates or china
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Details that help
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- An estimate of numbers
- The venue or postcode
- Anything the venue has asked for
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
Funeral wake catering in South Merstham, carved to order
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. We are often asked to cater remembrance days and family meals after a funeral, serving salads, apple sauce and new potatoes.
For a wake in a place like South Merstham, the village hall is often the heart of it, and its grounds suit the roaster. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
After a funeral in South Merstham
South Merstham is about 2 miles north-east of Redhill, in Surrey. A hog roast suits wakes around South Merstham, whatever the venue. South Merstham is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we cater. Our bookings stretch from South Merstham to London (17 miles away).
After a service at All Saints', a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 7 miles of South Merstham, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wakes anywhere in RH1 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Local streets include Station Road South, London Road South and Station Road; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Close by, we cover wakes in Merstham (1 mile north), Holmethorpe (1 mile south-west), Gatton (1 mile west), Nutfield (2 miles south-east) and Redhill (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (7 miles north-west), Horley (6 miles south), Ewell (8 miles north-west), Reigate (3 miles south-west), Walton-on-Thames (14 miles north-west) and Caterham (3 miles north-east).
A little further out are Bletchingley Castle (2.3 miles south-east) and The Belfry (1.7 miles south-west). The countryside around South Merstham includes Colley Hill and Mercers Lake.
- Schools near South Merstham include Merstham Park School (within half a mile south-east) and East Surrey College (0.8 miles south-west)
Space, access and the venue
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- A level outdoor area
- Clearance from walls and branches
- A friend or relative we can call
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the roaster
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Rolls and stuffing generally contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Stuffing typically contains gluten
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
One contact for the day helps, so the family can focus on guests.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
A hog roast compared with other options
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea, which is fine with us. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Why us?
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
See our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Working with your venue
If you’re a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we’ll tell you what we can send.
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South Merstham: your questions answered
Which station is closest to South Merstham?
Merstham station, in South Merstham itself.
Can you cater after a service at All Saints'?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
What do we need to organise?
Just the venue, rough numbers and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
Can you cater at home?
At home, a hall, a club or a venue, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook.
What comes off the roaster
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, which keeps it hot and moist right to the last roll.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, perfect for eating on the move. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
What happens on the day
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so we don’t need mains power to cook. Most wakes in South Merstham are held in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, but by late December it is dark at about 3:55pm.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
How to prepare
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Name a contact for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
How to get a price
Every wake is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your wake for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
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Events we cater in South Merstham
It is simple, warm, familiar food, which is what people want after a service.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Typical bookings include:
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Anniversary memorials
- Remembrance gatherings
Relatives arriving by train should know that Merstham station is in South Merstham itself.
Questions to ask before booking
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards