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Funeral Wake Catering in Tattenham Corner
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Tattenham Corner and across Surrey.
- Remembrance days
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Gatherings at the family home
Book a hog roast in Tattenham Corner
Funeral wake catering near Tattenham Corner
A wake in Tattenham Corner is a chance to gather, talk and share a warm meal. Roast pork in a roll or on a plate is comforting and familiar, and it takes the cooking off the family. For life celebrations and memorial gatherings, we’ll put together a menu of apple sauce, salads and halloumi skewers and more.
In a small place like Tattenham Corner, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
After a funeral in Tattenham Corner
Tattenham Corner is about 2 miles south-east of Epsom, in Surrey. We cover Tattenham Corner and its neighbours for wakes. We cater 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 15 miles away.
Relatives arriving by train should know that Tattenham Corner station is in Tattenham Corner itself. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Tattenham Corner; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Wakes anywhere in KT18, KT20 and KT17 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Local streets include Old London Road, Epsom Lane North and Azor Place; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Great Burgh (1 mile east), Epsom Downs (1 mile north), Langley Vale (1 mile west), Burgh Heath (1 mile east) and Nork (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (15 miles west), Woking (14 miles west), Horley (10 miles south), Redhill (6 miles south-east), Ewell (3 miles north) and Reigate (5 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include The Ashley Centre (1.9 miles north-west) and Walton on the Hill (1.9 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Colley Hill and Cuddington Meadows.
- Local schools include Aberdour School (1.2 miles east) and The Beacon School (1.3 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include Derby Arms (0.6 miles north-west)
A hog roast compared with other options
Some families mix a hog roast with cakes brought by friends. The main driver is numbers: the price per head normally falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why book our hog roast in Tattenham Corner
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Our staff serve and clear
- All the equipment comes with us
- An itemised quote
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Tips:
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Stuffing typically contains gluten
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who do not eat pork.
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- Space inside for guests
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- Approval from the landlord or committee
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the roaster
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
Questions from Tattenham Corner
Which station is closest to Tattenham Corner?
Tattenham Corner station, in Tattenham Corner itself.
How far is Tattenham Corner from London?
About 15 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you need power or water?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Do you serve the food?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Is a week’s notice enough?
We’ll always try. Tell us the details and we’ll reply promptly.
What should we provide?
Just the venue, rough numbers and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. We will explain the details with your quote.
Who books funeral wake catering in Tattenham Corner?
If the service runs late, the food waits.
However big or small the event in Tattenham Corner, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We’re often asked to cater:
- Life celebrations
- Remembrance gatherings
- Pub and club wakes
- Ashes ceremonies
Families holding a service at St Mark often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for every dish
- VAT, if it applies
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Plates or china
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Site access
- How long the roast and service take
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, please mention:
- A picture of the cooking area
- Where the event is
- An estimate of numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A photo of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
How the day works
Rain doesn’t stop the roast, because we cook under cover. It’s worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. Summer evenings in Tattenham Corner stay light until about 9:20pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Name a contact for the day
Getting a price
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
About the food
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, cutting through the richness of the pork.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Nearby places to Tattenham Corner
Other occasions in Tattenham Corner
For event organisers in Tattenham Corner
If you’re booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away