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Funeral Wake Catering for Strood Green
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Strood Green and the surrounding area.
- Home wakes
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Gatherings after a cremation
Funeral wake catering for Strood Green
Funeral wake catering in Strood Green, carved to order
We know families have a lot to arrange: one call, one quote and quiet, reliable service. Whether it is scattering-of-ashes gatherings and gatherings at the family home, we will put together a menu of apple sauce, halloumi skewers and new potatoes.
For a wake near Strood Green, a farmhouse or village hall often 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 pack away and leave the area as we found it.
What affects the price in Strood Green
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- How many people are eating
- How easy it is to reach the spot
For larger numbers, a hog roast is normally good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Roughly how many people
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
Arranging a wake in Strood Green
Strood Green is about 2 miles east of Dorking, in Surrey. From village halls to gardens and fields, wakes around Strood Green suit a hog roast. We bring hog roasts to 395 places in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 13 miles away.
For a service at a church like Christ Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Strood Green, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
For wakes in RH3, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. Local streets include Tanners Meadow, Brew House Road and Middle Street; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. If your venue is just outside Strood Green, we also cover Bunce Common (1 mile south), Brockham (1 mile north), Dawesgreen (1 mile south-east), Betchworth (1 mile north-east) and Leigh (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (13 miles west), Woking (14 miles north-west), Epsom (8 miles north), Horley (6 miles south-east), Redhill (5 miles east) and Ewell (9 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Headley Court (4.9 miles north) and Reigate Priory Museum (3.5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Reigate Heath and Box Hill.
- Nearby schools include The Ashcombe School (2.3 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include Inn on The Green (0.8 miles north)
Allergies and dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing generally contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
We serve when people arrive, quietly and respectfully.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
Common questions in Strood Green
We are gathering after a service at Christ Church: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Is Strood Green close to London?
Roughly 21 miles from the centre of London.
What about coeliacs?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
DIY machine hire is available. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
What happens in bad weather?
Rain does not stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Is it a sit-down meal?
Either: rolls for a simple meal, plates with salads and potatoes for a fuller one.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. You will know our arrival time in advance.
Do you come to Strood Green?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Strood Green and Surrey. Send us the address for a quote.
Nearby places to Strood Green
Other occasions in Strood Green
Why choose funeral wake catering in Strood Green?
It feeds everyone at once, so people can eat and share memories.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Typical bookings include:
- Anniversary memorials
- Wakes in village halls
- Wakes at a local club
- Home wakes
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Betchworth station, about 1.9 miles north.
Questions to ask before you book
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Any travel or access charges
- The menu, including sides and any extras
How the day 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. In late September, sunset in Strood Green is about 7:05pm; in December, about 3:55pm, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We confirm the space.
- We cook on site.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We tidy up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Getting a price
It’s easy to get a price: 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.
Related guides
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
If the hall or pub provides food, ask whether outside caterers are allowed. 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.
Why book with us
- Served at the time you choose
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Carved to order by a chef
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
Take a look at our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
Planning the cooking spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- A friend or relative we can call
- Space away from the building and any trees
- Approval from the landlord or committee
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
From the roaster
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
For event organisers in Strood Green
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
If you’re booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
The menu, dish by dish
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it is needed, so it stays hot and juicy.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we’ll plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- 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