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Hog Roast for a Wake in Whyteleafe, Surrey
Looking for a hog roast for the wake in Whyteleafe? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Celebrations of life
- Wakes in village halls
- Gatherings after a cremation
Funeral wake catering in Whyteleafe
Funeral wake catering in Whyteleafe, carved to order
Services can run over, and that’s fine: a cooked roast can be held for a while. Name someone we can call on the day. We are frequently asked to cater one-year memorials and hall gatherings after a service, with rotisserie chicken, new potatoes and apple sauce.
Near Whyteleafe, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
Events we cater in Whyteleafe
It’s simple, warm, familiar food, just right after a funeral.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Whyteleafe:
- Celebrations of life
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Anniversary memorials
- Family get-togethers after a service
Families holding a service at St Luke often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
What to look for in a quote
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether travel is included
- Whether plates or china are included
For planners, venues and organisers
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Why choose a hog roast in Whyteleafe?
Compared with sandwich platters, a hog roast is a warm meal. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why book our hog roast in Whyteleafe
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- An itemised quote
- Planned to your running order
See how we price and what a hog roast costs.
What we serve, dish by dish
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, and served hot.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
Common questions in Whyteleafe
Can you do a hog roast in Blanchman's Farm?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Ask them first.
We are gathering after a service at St Luke: can you cater?
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 typically elsewhere. Send us the address.
Is mains power needed?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
How quickly can you cater a wake?
Normally. Contact us when the date is set and we’ll tell you quickly.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. You will know our arrival time in advance.
Do you provide china?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
What do people get?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Wake catering near Whyteleafe
Whyteleafe is about 1 mile north of Caterham, in Surrey. We’re happy to travel to Whyteleafe for wakes. We bring hog roasts to all 395 towns and villages across Surrey. Our nearest city page is London, about 13 miles away.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Upper Warlingham station serves Whyteleafe directly.
Wherever your wake is in CR3, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Station Road, Church Road and Bournefield Road, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Warlingham (1 mile east), Hamsey Green (1 mile north-east), Kenley (1 mile north-west), Riddlesdown (2 miles north) and Sanderstead (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Epsom (8 miles west), Horley (10 miles south-west), Redhill (6 miles south-west), Ewell (8 miles north-west), Reigate (7 miles south-west) and Walton-on-Thames (15 miles west).
A little further out are Bletchingley Castle (4.9 miles south) and East Surrey Museum (1.8 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Mercers Lake and Nore Hill.
- Local schools include Warlingham School (0.9 miles north-east) and Sunnydown School (0.9 miles south)
Where the roaster can go in Whyteleafe
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- A contact for the day who isn’t immediate family
- Parking close by for our vehicle
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
The process
A typical booking goes like this: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the roast cooks gently through the day, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. Summer evenings in Whyteleafe stay light until about 9:20pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- Share the date, place and rough numbers.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- We clear away discreetly.
How to prepare
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Ask for a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to:
- Crockery choices
- Site access
- The journey to the venue
- How long the roast and service take
Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what we will ask:
- Rough numbers
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Your menu choices
Every wake is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your wake: send us your details through our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
Nearby places to Whyteleafe
Other occasions in Whyteleafe
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- 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