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Hog Roast for a Wake in Titsey, Surrey
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Funeral wake catering in Titsey.
- Remembrance gatherings
- Family meals after a funeral
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
A hog roast near Titsey
Funeral wake catering in Titsey, slow-roasted on site
We cater wakes in Titsey and the surrounding area, at homes, halls and venues, with the roast cooked on site. For church and village hall wakes and memorial gatherings, we can cook salads, halloumi skewers and new potatoes and more.
For a wake near Titsey, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
The menu, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing make the roll.
Towns and villages near Titsey
What else we do in Titsey
What a hog roast costs
We do not use a fixed price list, because every wake is different. The main factors are:
- Plates or china
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Getting an accurate quote
To get the best quote, send us:
- Dietary requirements
- Any venue rules
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- The venue or postcode
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
For event organisers in Titsey
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Common questions in Titsey
Do you cater at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Which station is closest to Titsey?
Oxted station, about 1.8 miles south-west of the centre.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
Is it a sit-down meal?
Both are possible: plates with sides or simple rolls.
What do people get?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Do you bring plates?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
Is mains power needed?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
How the day works
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can get on with your wake. Wakes in Titsey are usually in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, though in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
Before we arrive
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
How to get a price
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Planning the cooking spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- Space inside for guests
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- A contact for the day who isn’t immediate family
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Titsey
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea. A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why us?
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Sides to make it a full meal
Take a look at our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
Events we cater in Titsey
Hearty food that most people like, which is what people want after a service.
However big or small the event in Titsey, a slow roast goes a long way. We are frequently asked to cater:
- Wakes in village halls
- Wakes at a local club
- Memorial events
- Anniversary memorials
For a service at a church like Church of St James the Greater, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether travel is included
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
We arrive in good time and roast quietly, well away from the entrance.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who don’t eat pork.
Wakes in Titsey: venues and practical details
Titsey is about 5 miles east of Caterham, in Surrey. We’re happy to travel to Titsey for wakes and the places nearby. Titsey is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 16 miles away.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Oxted station, about 1.8 miles south-west. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Titsey; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We bring hog roasts to wakes all over RH8. Other places close to Titsey we cover include Tatsfield (1 mile north), Limpsfield (1 mile south-west), Moorhouse Bank (2 miles south-east), South Street (2 miles north-east) and The Chart (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (13 miles west), Horley (11 miles south-west), Redhill (9 miles west), Ewell (13 miles north-west), Reigate (10 miles west) and Caterham (5 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Tandridge Priory (1.7 miles south). Open spaces near Titsey include West Kent Golf Course nature reserve and Botley Hill.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards