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Hog Roast for a Wake in Tandridge, Surrey
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the wake turns the food into a centrepiece of your wake in Tandridge.
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Memorial gatherings
A hog roast near Tandridge
About our funeral wake catering in Tandridge
We know families have a lot to arrange: a short conversation, a clear quote and a calm service on the day. Typical bookings include remembrance gatherings and hall gatherings after a service, with rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and roast pork in rolls or on plates.
Near Tandridge, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours, and carved only when you are ready to eat.
Planners, venues and businesses
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
The process
Slow roasting is the whole point: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin turns into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. In late September, sunset in Tandridge is about 7:05pm; in December, about 3:55pm, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- Contact us when the date is set.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- We serve quietly.
- We tidy up and go.
Before we arrive
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Let us know about tight access
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Ask for a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Where the roaster can go in Tandridge
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- A short route for the equipment
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- A safe distance from the hall
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Why choose funeral wake catering in Tandridge?
There are options for those who don’t eat pork.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Tandridge, such as:
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Home wakes
- Remembrance gatherings
- Hall gatherings after a service
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Godstone station, about 1.6 miles south-west.
What your quote should include
- VAT, if it applies
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- The space, cover and access they need
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
After a funeral in Tandridge
Tandridge is about 2 miles south-west of Oxted, in Surrey. We’re happy to travel to Tandridge for wakes and the places nearby. We cater all 395 towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 18 miles away.
Families holding a service at Church of St Peter frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
We cover wakes in every part of RH8 and RH9 and the streets around it. Local streets include Jackass Lane, Tandridge Lane and The Walk; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Close by, we cover wakes in Church Town (1 mile north-west), South Godstone (1 mile south-west), Hurst Green (2 miles east), Godstone (2 miles north-west) and Oxted (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Epsom (12 miles north-west), Horley (7 miles south-west), Redhill (6 miles west), Ewell (12 miles north-west), Reigate (7 miles west) and Caterham (4 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Bletchingley Castle (3.2 miles west) and East Surrey Museum (3.5 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Botley Hill and Mercers Lake.
- Schools near Tandridge include Oxted School (2 miles north-east)
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Stuffing typically contains gluten
We set up quietly and start the roast early, well away from the entrance.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
What affects the price in Tandridge
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The journey to the venue
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Numbers
For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the event is
- Dietary requirements
- Roughly how many people
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we’ll bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing make the roll, just as they should.
Tandridge: your questions answered
Is Tandridge 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.
Could you cook in Bay Pond?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you serve on plates?
Both are possible: rolls for a simple meal, plates with salads and potatoes for a fuller one.
Do you cover Tandridge?
Yes, Tandridge is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will check the date.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
Is mains power needed?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Is there a non-pork option?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat is not something we offer.
Nearby places to Tandridge
Other occasions in Tandridge
A hog roast compared with other options
If the venue has its own caterer, ask whether outside caterers are allowed. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
Why book our hog roast in Tandridge
- Timed around your day
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- An itemised quote
Take a look at our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards