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Hog Roast for a Wake in Beddington, Greater London
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast for the wake in Beddington.
- Wakes at home
- Wakes at a local club
- Ashes ceremonies
Book a hog roast in Beddington
Wake catering near Beddington
Beddington is about 2 miles west of Croydon, in Greater London. Beddington and the surrounding area are covered for wakes. We bring hog roasts to all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 9 miles away.
Families holding a service at Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready. If there is not room at home, a hall or club near Beddington may suit.
Wakes anywhere in CR0, SM6 and CR9 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. Local streets include Guy Road, Mill Lane and Church Lane; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. If your venue is just outside Beddington, we also cover Bandonhill (1 mile south), Wallington (1 mile south-west), Waddon (1 mile south-east), Old Town (1 mile east) and Roundshaw (1 mile south). Further out, we also cater in London (9 miles north), City of Westminster (10 miles north), Marylebone (10 miles north), Kensington (9 miles north), St Pancras (11 miles north) and Shoreditch (11 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Centrale Croydon (1.3 miles east) and Croydon University Hospital (1.6 miles north-east). Open spaces near Beddington include Wilderness Island and Duppas Hill.
- Local schools include Wallington County Grammar School (0.7 miles west) and The Archbishop Lanfranc School (1.4 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Plough pub (less than half a mile south)
- Other local spots include County Borough of Croydon (1.4 miles east)
Funeral wake catering in Beddington, slow-roasted on site
Wake catering across Beddington and Greater London, wherever the family gathers, with the roast cooked on site. Typical bookings include celebration-of-life gatherings and gatherings after scattering ashes, serving apple sauce, new potatoes and rotisserie chicken.
In Beddington, a wake might be at home, a hall or a local pub. In London, outdoor space for the roaster is the thing to check. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
- Location
- Beddington (CR0, SM6, CR9)
- Region
- Greater London
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Before you choose a spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- Clearance from walls and branches
- A friend or relative we can call
- A level outdoor area
As a London location, Beddington is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and access takes planning: let us know how we reach the cooking spot and where we can park.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Beddington
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
What we serve, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness are the traditional pairing. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote depends on:
- The journey to the venue
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Whether you want china
A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The address or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Your menu choices
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or CR0 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Events we cater in Beddington
If the service runs late, the food waits.
In Beddington and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Church and village hall wakes
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Relatives arriving by train should know that Waddon station is about 0.7 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether VAT is included
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Allergen information for every dish
- How many staff will carve and serve
Why choose a hog roast in Beddington?
Next to a cold buffet, roast pork on a plate with potatoes is more filling. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Why us?
- All the equipment comes with us
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Carved to order by a chef
Planning for dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
We set up quietly and start the roast early, well away from the entrance.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who don’t eat pork.
Towns and villages near Beddington
What else we do in Beddington
How the day works
Slow roasting is the whole point: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin turns into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. Summer evenings in Beddington stay light until about 9:20pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We pack up quietly.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Beddington: your questions answered
Can you get a hog roast into a London garden in Beddington?
Frequently, if there’s a rear gate, a front garden or a yard we can use. Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Can you cater after a service at Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is normally elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Do we need our own staff?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
What if it rains?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
What comes with the hog roast?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Is there an alternative to pork?
Chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We don’t offer halal meat.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Working with your venue
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away