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Funeral Wake Catering in Walliswood
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the wake turns the food into a centrepiece of your wake in Walliswood.
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Remembrance gatherings
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
Funeral wake catering in Walliswood
Funeral wake catering near Walliswood
Wakes are often arranged at short notice. Contact us as soon as you have a date, and we will give you a quick answer. For church and village hall wakes and home wakes, we can cook halloumi skewers, apple sauce and roast pork in rolls or on plates.
Near Walliswood, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. 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.
FAQs for Walliswood
Is Walliswood too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you cater after a service at Church of St John the Baptist?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is generally elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
What if the service runs late?
That is fine: a cooked roast can be held for a while.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
Do you bring plates?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
What do people get?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
What do you need from us on the day?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Why choose a hog roast in Walliswood?
Some families mix a hog roast with cakes brought by friends, which is fine with us. 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.
Why book our hog roast in Walliswood
- Serving and clearing done for you
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Planned to your running order
See our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
What comes off the roaster
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg, in a roll or on a plate.
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who don’t eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and it suits fussy eaters.
Space, access and the venue
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A contact for the day who is not immediate family
- Space inside for guests
- Permission from the hall or venue
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
The process
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your wake. In late September, sunset in Walliswood 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 check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We cook on site.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Get a quote
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
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Organising for someone else?
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
What a hog roast costs
Here’s what affects the price:
- Numbers
- Travel to Walliswood
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Details that help
To check availability and the cooking area, we’ll need:
- The date and time of the event
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Roughly how many people
- Your menu choices
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or RH5 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
We arrive in good time and roast quietly, out of the way of arriving guests.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who don’t eat pork.
Wake catering near Walliswood
Walliswood is about 6 miles north-west of Horsham, in Surrey. We’re happy to travel to Walliswood for wakes. We cater 395 places in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 11 miles away.
After a service at Church of St John the Baptist, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Walliswood; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We cover wakes in every part of the RH5 postcode area. Whether your wake is on Horsham Road, Standon Lane and Oakfields or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. For wakes just outside Walliswood, we cover Mayes Green (1 mile north), Ewhurst Green (2 miles north-west), Ellen's Green (2 miles south-west), Ewhurst (2 miles north-west) and Cranleigh (4 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (11 miles north-west), Woking (15 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles north), Horley (11 miles east), Redhill (12 miles north-east) and Reigate (11 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Abinger Castle (4.8 miles north) and Horsham Hospital (5.5 miles south-east). Open spaces near Walliswood include Vann Lake and Leith Hill.
- Local pubs include The Scarlett Arms Public House (within half a mile south-west)
Why choose funeral wake catering in Walliswood?
If the service runs late, the food waits.
Whatever the occasion in Walliswood, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We are frequently asked to cater:
- Remembrance days
- Home wakes
- Ashes ceremonies
- Gatherings after a cremation
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Ockley station, roughly 3.1 miles north-east of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- The full menu and the sides
- VAT, if it applies
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- 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
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away