Greater London · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Bermondsey, Greater London
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Funeral wake catering in Bermondsey.
- Memorial gatherings
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Family meals after a funeral
Book a hog roast in Bermondsey
Funeral wake catering near Bermondsey
Roast pork with salads, new potatoes and coleslaw makes a proper meal. There are alternatives for those who don’t eat pork. We are frequently asked to cater wakes in village halls and family meals after a funeral, serving new potatoes, apple sauce and roast pork in rolls or on plates.
In Bermondsey, a hall with outdoor space is frequently the easiest option. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- Area
- Bermondsey (SE1, SE16, SE5)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Planning the wake in Bermondsey
It copes with timings that shift.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Bermondsey, such as:
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Anniversary memorials
- Hall gatherings after a service
If relatives are coming by rail, London Bridge station, about 0.7 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether travel is included
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Exactly what’s included in the price
A hog roast compared with other options
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea, which is fine with us. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Why Bermondsey hosts choose us
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Timed around your day
Read how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Planners, venues and businesses
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
What comes off the roaster
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing make the roll.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, turned until the skin is golden.
Arranging a wake in Bermondsey
Bermondsey is about 1 mile east of London, in Greater London. Our roaster is a regular sight at wakes around Bermondsey. We bring hog roasts to all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
With the A100 and B202 nearby, it’s easy for family travelling by car to reach Bermondsey. Families holding a service at St Mary Magdalen Bermondsey or St Mary-at-Hill often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Wakes anywhere in SE1, SE16 and SE5 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. Whether your wake is on Crown Square, Fire Station Square and Layard Square or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. You’ll find Bermondsey on the A100 and B202, so it is easy for us to reach with the equipment. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Walworth (1 mile south-west), London (1 mile west), South Bermondsey (1 mile south-east), Surrey Canal (1 mile south-east) and Surrey Quays (1 mile east). Further out, we also cater in City of Westminster (4 miles west), Marylebone (3 miles north-west), Kensington (5 miles west), St Pancras (3 miles north-west), Walthamstow (7 miles north) and Hoxton (3 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Tower of London (0.8 miles north) and Guy's Hospital (0.7 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include St. James's Park Lake and Bellenden Road Nature Garden.
- Schools near Bermondsey include Asylum for the deaf and dumb (under half a mile south-west) and Harris Academy Bermondsey (within half a mile south-east)
- Nearby, you will find Simon the Tanner pub (within half a mile west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Minories (0.9 miles north) and Bishopsgate Institute Special Collections and Archives (1.5 miles north)
Step by step
Rain does not stop the roast, because we cook under cover. It’s worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. Summer evenings in Bermondsey stay light until about 9:20pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
Before we arrive
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
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Questions from Bermondsey
Can you get a hog roast into a London garden in Bermondsey?
It depends on access: a rear gate or yard usually works. Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What’s the nearest station to Bermondsey?
The closest is London Bridge station, roughly 0.7 miles away.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is generally fine if the venue is happy.
Can you wait?
Name someone we can call and we will serve when everyone is there.
Do you need anything from the family?
Not much: the space and a contact.
Do you clear up?
We pack everything away after service, so you are not left with the mess.
What about coeliacs?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We do not offer halal meat.
Where the roaster can go in Bermondsey
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- A friend or relative we can call
- Parking close by for our vehicle
As a London location, Bermondsey 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 will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
Looking after everyone
Some guests will not eat pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
One contact for the day helps, so the immediate family isn’t disturbed.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
What affects the price in Bermondsey
The price comes down to:
- Plates or china
- Access to the cooking area
- The journey to the venue
- The number of people
For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Getting an accurate quote
To get the best quote, tell us:
- An estimate of numbers
- Your menu choices
- What the outdoor space is like
- Anything the venue has asked for
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your wake: send us your details through our quote form.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards