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Funeral Wake Catering for Sutton Abinger
We bring a hog roast for the wake across Sutton Abinger and Surrey, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Family meals after a funeral
- Home wakes
- One-year memorials
Slow-roasted pork in Sutton Abinger
How our funeral wake catering works in Sutton Abinger
We keep things simple for families: a short conversation, a clear quote and a calm service on the day. On the menu are rotisserie chicken, new potatoes and roast pork in rolls or on plates, and we are often booked for gatherings at the family home and celebration-of-life gatherings.
In rural Sutton Abinger, home or the hall is usual. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Time on site
- How many people are eating
- Menu choices and extras
- Access to the cooking area
Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The venue or postcode
- Dietary requirements
- Which meats and sides you’d like
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
Planning the wake in Sutton Abinger
The family can spend time with guests.
In Sutton Abinger and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Family meals after a funeral
- Anniversary memorials
- Church and village hall wakes
If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is Gomshall station, about 1.4 miles north-west.
Questions to ask before you book
- What crockery is supplied
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
For event organisers in Sutton Abinger
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
If you are a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Before you choose a spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- A short route for the equipment
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
How the day works
A typical booking goes like this: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. In late September, sunset in Sutton Abinger is about 7:05pm; in December, about 3:55pm, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- 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. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Wakes in Sutton Abinger: venues and practical details
Sutton Abinger is about 5 miles south-west of Dorking, in Surrey. From village halls to gardens and fields, wakes around Sutton Abinger suit a hog roast. We cater 395 places in Surrey. We cater events right across the region, from Sutton Abinger to Guildford (about 7 miles away).
For a service at a church like Church of St James, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Sutton Abinger, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wherever your wake is in RH5, we can bring the roaster to you. We can cater a wake on streets such as Hoe Lane, Annisdowne Close and Sutton Place, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. For wakes just outside Sutton Abinger, we cover Hoe (1 mile west), Abinger (1 mile east), Abinger Hammer (1 mile north), Gomshall (1 mile north-west) and Shere (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (7 miles north-west), Woking (10 miles north-west), Epsom (12 miles north-east), Horley (11 miles east), Redhill (12 miles east) and Ewell (13 miles north-east).
A little further out are Mesolithic Museum (0.9 miles east) and Abinger Castle (0.9 miles east). Within reach you will find Combe Bottom and Silent Pool.
- Local schools include Belmont Prep School (1.3 miles south-east) and Hurtwood House (1.9 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Volunteer pub (under half a mile east)
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to sandwiches, a hog roast is a warm meal. A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What you get with us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Our staff serve and clear
- Served at the time you choose
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
See how we price or the cost guide.
Questions from Sutton Abinger
Is Sutton Abinger too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
How big a hog will we need?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. We will explain the details with your quote.
How do we prepare?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
Do you need anything from the family?
Not much: an outdoor cooking spot and someone to meet us.
Where does the hog roast go?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a photo if you’re unsure.
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What we serve, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, and served hot.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Ask close family about dietary needs
If the service runs late, we wait.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards