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Funeral Wake Catering in Whitewood
Funeral wake catering in Whitewood: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Ashes ceremonies
- Pub and club wakes
- Memorial gatherings
Planning an event in Whitewood?
Funeral wake catering near Whitewood
We keep things simple for families: one call, one quote and quiet, reliable service. Whether it’s anniversary memorials and family get-togethers after a service, we will put together a menu of halloumi skewers, roast pork in rolls or on plates and new potatoes for your guests.
In a small place like Whitewood, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. You’ll know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
For event organisers in Whitewood
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Whitewood
Do you come out to small places like Whitewood?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What’s the nearest station to Whitewood?
The closest is Godstone station, roughly 2.2 miles away.
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.
What do we need to organise?
Not much: an outdoor cooking spot and someone to meet us.
What space does the roaster need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll check it with you before booking.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you’re not left with the mess.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Is there an alternative to pork?
There are chicken, vegetarian and vegan alternatives. We do not offer halal meat.
Towns and villages near Whitewood
What else we do in Whitewood
After a funeral in Whitewood
Whitewood is about 4 miles east of Horley, in Surrey. Planning a hog roast for the wake in Whitewood? We can help. Whitewood is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. Our bookings stretch from Whitewood to London (21 miles away).
Relatives arriving by train should know that Godstone station is about 2.2 miles away. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Whitewood, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
For wakes in RH9, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. Whether your wake is on Whitewood Lane and Byers Lane or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. If your venue is just outside Whitewood, we also cover Horne (1 mile south-west), Blindley Heath (1 mile north-east), Newchapel (2 miles south-east), Lingfield Common (2 miles east) and Lingfield (3 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Epsom (13 miles north-west), Horley (4 miles west), Redhill (5 miles north-west), Ewell (14 miles north-west), Reigate (6 miles north-west) and Caterham (7 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find East Surrey Hospital (4.5 miles north-west) and Effingham Park Motor Museum (3.4 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Hedgecourt Lake and Bay Pond.
- Pubs nearby include The Jolly Farmer pub (under half a mile south-west)
A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Looking after everyone
Rolls and stuffing generally contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Request gluten-free rolls
We clear away discreetly once everyone has eaten.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who don’t eat pork.
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with family members cooking, we take the cooking off the family’s hands. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Why Whitewood hosts choose us
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Served at the time you choose
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
Read how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
We work out each quote from:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Distance from us
- The number of people
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
What to tell us
To check availability and the cooking area, we’ll need:
- Roughly how many people
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- The venue or postcode
- Any venue rules
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. Send us your details through our quote form.
Who books funeral wake catering in Whitewood?
It feeds everyone at once, so people can eat and share memories.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Whitewood, including:
- Gatherings at the family home
- Remembrance days
- Remembrance gatherings
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
For a service at a church like Church of St Mary the Virgin, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Comparing caterers
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- What crockery is supplied
- Staffing on the day
- How dietary needs are handled
How the day works
Serving is straightforward: the chef carves and the team serves, with the sides served alongside. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. Summer evenings in Whitewood stay light until about 9:20pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- Contact us when the date is set.
- We confirm the space.
- We cook on site.
- We serve quietly.
- We tidy up and go.
Before we arrive
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
Planning help
What the cooking area needs
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A safe distance from the hall
- A contact for the day who isn’t immediate family
- Parking close by for our vehicle
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards