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Funeral Wake Catering for Warlingham
Planning a hog roast for the wake in Warlingham? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Gatherings at the family home
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
Book a hog roast in Warlingham
Funeral wake catering near Warlingham
We cater wakes in Warlingham and the surrounding area, at homes, halls and venues, with the roast cooked on site. Popular choices include new potatoes, rotisserie chicken and halloumi skewers, and typical bookings are for gatherings after scattering ashes and anniversary memorials.
For a wake in a place like Warlingham, the village hall is frequently the heart of it, and its grounds suit the roaster. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
Where the roaster can go in Warlingham
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Clearance from walls and branches
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Warlingham
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
Organising for someone else?
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll tell you what we can send.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
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Who books funeral wake catering in Warlingham?
Alternatives are available.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Warlingham. Typical bookings include:
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Family get-togethers after a service
For family travelling by train, Upper Warlingham station, about 0.9 miles west, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- VAT, if it applies
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Travel and any London charges
Questions from Warlingham
Is Warlingham close to London?
Roughly 13 miles from the centre of London.
Which station is closest to Warlingham?
Upper Warlingham station, about 0.9 miles west of the centre.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
What should we sort out beforehand?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We’ll bring the rest.
When do you start roasting?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. You will know our arrival time in advance.
Can you roast in the rain?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
What do people get?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
We hold the food if people are delayed; just let us know.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
What happens on the day
Expect a calm, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and get on with roasting and serving. Most wakes in Warlingham are held in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, but by late December it’s dark at about 3:55pm.
- Contact us when the date is set.
- We confirm the space.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We leave the venue tidy.
How to prepare
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Send final numbers in good time
Ask for a quote
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Warlingham, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Arranging a wake in Warlingham
Warlingham is about 3 miles east of Coulsdon, in Surrey. Warlingham is well within our area for wakes and the places nearby. Warlingham is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 13 miles away.
Relatives driving in can use the B269 and B270 to reach Warlingham. After a service at Church of All Saints, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Wakes anywhere in CR6 and CR3 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. Streets in the area include Church Road, Redvers Road and The Green, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. You will find Warlingham on the B269 and B270, so it’s easy for us to reach with the equipment. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Hamsey Green (1 mile north), Whyteleafe (1 mile west), Chelsham (1 mile east), Farleigh (2 miles north-east) and Kenley (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (9 miles west), Horley (10 miles south-west), Redhill (7 miles south-west), Ewell (9 miles west), Reigate (8 miles south-west) and Dorking (13 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Warlingham Park Hospital (1.3 miles north-east) and East Surrey Museum (2 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Nore Hill and South London Downs National Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Warlingham School (0.8 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The White Lion Public House (within half a mile north-east)
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Crockery choices
- The number of people
- Time on site
- Which meats and sides you choose
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What we need to know
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- What the outdoor space is like
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Rough numbers
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
About the food
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed goes into rolls or onto plates alongside the pork.
A hog roast or other catering?
Some families mix a hog roast with cakes brought by friends. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Why book with us
- An itemised quote
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Serving and clearing done for you
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away