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Funeral Wake Catering in Walton on the Hill
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Walton on the Hill and across Surrey.
- Remembrance days
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Wakes at a local club
Slow-roasted pork in Walton on the Hill
How our funeral wake catering works in Walton on the Hill
We know families have a lot to arrange: a short conversation, a clear quote and a calm service on the day. For remembrance gatherings and family get-togethers after a service, we can cook apple sauce, roast pork in rolls or on plates and salads for your guests.
For a wake near Walton on the Hill, a farmhouse or village hall often works well. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
Walton on the Hill: your questions answered
Do you cater at venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Peter?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
What if the service runs late?
That is fine: a cooked roast can be held for a while.
Can you work around our timings?
We work back from when you want to eat, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
Can you roast in the rain?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will talk it through when we quote.
Where can you serve a wake?
Wherever the family gathers, with an outdoor spot for cooking.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Towns and villages near Walton on the Hill
Other occasions in Walton on the Hill
What affects the price in Walton on the Hill
Each price is built from:
- Crockery choices
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Distance from us
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Where the event is
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Your date and serving time
Every wake is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your wake: use our quote form.
After a funeral in Walton on the Hill
Walton on the Hill is about 3 miles south-east of Ashtead, in Surrey. We set up the roaster at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Walton on the Hill and the surrounding area. Walton on the Hill is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. Our bookings stretch from Walton on the Hill to Guildford (about 14 miles away).
For a service at a church like Church of St Peter, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the closest railway station is Tadworth station, roughly 0.9 miles north-east of the centre. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Walton on the Hill; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Anywhere in KT20, we can bring the roaster to you. From Nursery Road, Deans Lane and Meadow Walk or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. Walton on the Hill sits on or near the B2220, which makes travel to your wake easy. Close by, we cover wakes in Tadworth (1 mile north-east), Lower Kingswood (1 mile east), Headley (2 miles west), Kingswood (2 miles north-east) and Mogador (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (14 miles west), Woking (14 miles west), Epsom (4 miles north), Horley (8 miles south-east), Redhill (4 miles south-east) and Ewell (5 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Reigate Castle (3.3 miles south-east) and Headley Court (1.6 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Reigate Heath and Mercers Lake.
- Nearby schools include Chinthurst School (0.7 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Bell pub (0.5 miles north)
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- Space away from the building and any trees
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
A closer look at the menu
Stuffing and apple sauce
No hog roast roll is complete without sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce, balancing the rich, salty pork.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we will plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
We set up quietly and start the roast early, out of the way of arriving guests.
Add chicken as an alternative.
Who books funeral wake catering in Walton on the Hill?
Alternatives are available.
We’re regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Walton on the Hill, including:
- Ashes ceremonies
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- One-year memorials
- Celebrations of life
With the B2220 nearby, it’s easy for family travelling by car to reach Walton on the Hill.
Questions to ask before booking
- Allergen information for every dish
- The space, cover and access they need
- If the price includes VAT
- Plates, china and cutlery
Why choose a hog roast in Walton on the Hill?
Compared with sandwich platters, hot food feels more caring, especially in colder months. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why book with us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Planned to your running order
Read our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
How it works
Carving is part of the show: the hog is carved in front of your guests, with crackling for everyone who wants it. For a summer wake in Walton on the Hill, there’s light until about 9:20pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
Preparing for the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Gather dietary requirements early
Ask for a quote
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. Use our quote form.
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Organising for someone else?
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards