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Funeral Wake Catering in Berry's Green
We bring a hog roast for the wake to Berry's Green and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Celebrations of life
- Memorial gatherings
A hog roast near Berry's Green
Funeral wake catering in Berry's Green, carved to order
After a funeral in Berry's Green, people need somewhere to gather and something warm to eat. Roast pork in a roll or on a plate is comforting and familiar, and nobody in the family has to cook. Popular choices include roast pork in rolls or on plates, salads and new potatoes, and we’re regularly asked to cater wakes at a local club and remembrance days.
Wakes in Berry's Green are frequently at home, a church hall or a pub with a garden. In London, outdoor space for the roaster is the thing to check, which we can help you think through. The hog is roasted on site at your wake, low and slow, for hours, and carved only when you are ready to eat.
- Location
- Berry's Green (TN16)
- County
- Greater London
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Berry's Green: your questions answered
Can you get a hog roast into a London garden in Berry's Green?
It depends on access: a rear gate or yard typically works. Tell us about steps, gates and parking and we’ll advise.
What’s the nearest station to Berry's Green?
Chelsfield station, about 3.6 miles north-east of the centre.
What about coeliacs?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
Is mains power needed?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
How do we prepare?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
What if it rains?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, for confident cooks. We will explain the details with your quote.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you are not left with the mess.
Events we cater in Berry's Green
It is simple, warm, familiar food, just right after a funeral.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Berry's Green and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Memorial gatherings
After a service at Church of St Peter and St Paul, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What your quote should include
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Who carves and who serves
- The full menu and the sides
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
A hog roast compared with other options
Some families mix a hog roast with cakes brought by friends, which is fine with us. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
What you get with us
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- All the equipment comes with us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
See our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Looking after everyone
Some guests will not eat pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
About the food
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness are the traditional pairing. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
What a hog roast costs
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Menu choices and extras
- Access to the cooking area
- Crockery choices
- Distance from us
The main driver is numbers: bigger groups usually cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Details that help
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Where the event is
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Every wake is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your wake: fill in our quote form.
Nearby places to Berry's Green
More for events in Berry's Green
After a funeral in Berry's Green
Berry's Green is about 5 miles south of Orpington, in Greater London. Berry's Green and the surrounding area are covered for wakes. We bring hog roasts to all 764 towns and villages in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 15 miles away.
For family travelling by train, Chelsfield station is about 3.6 miles away. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Berry's Green; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Wakes anywhere in TN16 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. Local streets include Berry's Green Road, St Margarets Avenue and St Johns Rise; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Single Street (1 mile north), Cudham (1 mile north-east), Luxted (1 mile north-west), Aperfield (1 mile south-west) and Horns Green (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (15 miles north-west), Whitechapel (15 miles north), Stockwell (13 miles north-west), Orpington (5 miles north), Wimbledon (14 miles north-west) and Plaistow (15 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Princess Royal University Hospital (3.6 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Betsom's Hill and Downe Bank.
- Nearby schools include Charles Darwin School (0.8 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Old Jail Public House (less than half a mile north-west)
Where the roaster can go in Berry's Green
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- A friend or relative we can call
- A hall or room for eating
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
As a London location, Berry's Green 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.
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
Organising for someone else?
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
What happens on the day
We roast under cover, so a shower will not spoil the food. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. In winter, it’s dark in Berry's Green by about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Share the date, place and rough numbers.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- We set up and roast while you’re at the service.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
How to prepare
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Getting a price
The quickest way to get a price is to 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.
Related guides
- 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
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away