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Funeral Wake Catering for Barnehurst
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 Barnehurst.
- Wakes at a local club
- Wakes at home
- Remembrance days
Funeral wake catering for Barnehurst
What the cooking area needs
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- Space away from the building and any trees
- A contact for the day who is not immediate family
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
Barnehurst is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and access can be tight: let us know how we reach the cooking spot and where we can park.
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Funeral wake catering in Barnehurst, carved to order
While you are at the service, the roast cooks quietly, so food is ready when people arrive. Our staff serve calmly and clear away discreetly. On the menu are halloumi skewers, new potatoes and rotisserie chicken, and we’re regularly asked to cater hall gatherings after a service and home wakes.
In Barnehurst, a hall with outdoor space is often the easiest option. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours.
- Area
- Barnehurst (DA7, DA1, DA8)
- County
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
A closer look at the menu
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and it is carved fresh as people come up.
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll.
The process
Rain does not stop the roast, because we cook under cover. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. Summer evenings in Barnehurst stay light until about 9:20pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- Get in touch when the date is set.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We cook on site.
- We serve quietly.
- We tidy up and go.
How to prepare
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
How to get a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
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How we price a hog roast for the wake
Things that change the price:
- Numbers
- Whether you want china
- Time on site
- Menu choices and extras
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
What to tell us
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- An estimate of numbers
- The venue or postcode
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Anything the venue has asked for
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. Use our quote form.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Next to booking a function room menu, a hog roast at home or a hall can be simpler and better value. For larger numbers, a hog roast is normally good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why us?
- Our staff serve and clear
- Carved to order by a chef
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- A choice of salads and potatoes
See our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Barnehurst: your questions answered
Can you do a hog roast in Braeburn Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
What’s the nearest station to Barnehurst?
Barnehurst station, about 0.5 miles north-west of the centre.
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.
How big a hog will we need?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will confirm everything in writing.
What should we provide?
Just the venue, rough numbers and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
What happens in bad weather?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Can we just hire the roaster?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
How much room do you need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will confirm the space with your quote.
Planning for dietary needs
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
Name a friend or relative as our contact, so the family can focus on guests.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Occasions we serve in Barnehurst
If the service runs late, the food waits.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Barnehurst:
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Celebrations of life
- Remembrance gatherings
- Church and village hall wakes
Relatives driving in can use the A2000 to reach Barnehurst.
Comparing caterers
- If the price includes VAT
- How dietary needs are handled
- A clear list of what’s included
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
Towns and villages near Barnehurst
More for events in Barnehurst
Arranging a wake in Barnehurst
Barnehurst is about 3 miles east of Welling, in Greater London. We cater wakes across Barnehurst and nearby. Barnehurst is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Barnehurst to London (12 miles away).
After a service at Church of St Paulinus, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. Relatives arriving by train should know that Barnehurst station is about 0.5 miles away.
Here we cover the DA7, DA1 and DA8 postcode area. Streets in the area include Old Road, Grove Road and Manor Road, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Being close to the A2000, Barnehurst is simple for us to get to for your wake. If your venue is just outside Barnehurst, we also cover Bexley Riverside (1 mile north), Northumberland Heath (1 mile north), Crayford (1 mile south-east), North End (1 mile east) and Barnes Cray (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (12 miles west), City of Westminster (14 miles west), Marylebone (14 miles west), St Pancras (13 miles west), Shoreditch (12 miles north-west) and Walthamstow (12 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Bexley Museum (1 mile south) and Erith and District Hospital (1.1 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Wansunt Pit.
- Nearby schools include St Catherine's Catholic School (0.7 miles south-west) and St Catherine's Catholic School (0.7 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Red Barn pub (0.5 miles north-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Colyers (0.7 miles north)
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards