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Hog Roast for a Wake in Bexley Riverside, Greater London
Planning a hog roast for the wake in Bexley Riverside? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Pub and club wakes
- Remembrance days
A hog roast near Bexley Riverside
Funeral wake catering near Bexley Riverside
While you’re at the service, the roast cooks quietly, so food is ready when people arrive. We serve without fuss and clear up quietly. Popular choices include new potatoes, halloumi skewers and rotisserie chicken, and typical bookings are for wakes at a local club and gatherings after scattering ashes.
For a wake in Bexley Riverside, a hall or club with a yard or garden is frequently simplest. You’ll know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
- Location
- Bexley Riverside (DA8, DA7, DA1)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Each price is built from:
- Time on site
- Plates or china
- Numbers
- Access to the cooking area
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What we need to know
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- Where the event is
- Your date and serving time
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Roughly how many people
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
About the food
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken can be served in a roll or on a plate alongside the pork.
Wake catering near Bexley Riverside
Bexley Riverside is about 3 miles north-west of Dartford, in Greater London. Thinking about a hog roast for the wake in Bexley Riverside? We can help. Bexley Riverside is one of 764 places in Greater London where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Bexley Riverside to London (12 miles away).
If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is Barnehurst station, about 0.6 miles south-west. If the funeral is at a church such as St Paul's, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
This part of Greater London takes in DA8, DA7 and DA1. We can cater a wake on streets such as Mill Road, Hurst Road and Bexley Road or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Northumberland Heath (1 mile north-west), Barnehurst (1 mile south), Erith (1 mile north), North End (1 mile east) and Slade Green (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 (11 miles west) and Walthamstow (12 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Colyers (less than half a mile north-east) and Broadway Shopping Centre (1.4 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Wansunt Pit.
- Local schools include King Henry School (under half a mile north-west) and Trinity School (1.2 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Royal Oak pub (less than half a mile north-west)
Common questions in Bexley Riverside
Can you get a hog roast into a London garden in Bexley Riverside?
It depends on access: a rear gate or yard normally works. Tell us about steps, gates and parking and we will advise.
Which station is closest to Bexley Riverside?
Barnehurst station, about 0.6 miles south-west of the centre.
How much room do you need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll check it with you before booking.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
What should we sort out beforehand?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We’ll bring the rest.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Do you provide china?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Do you need anything from the family?
Only the place, numbers and a contact. We bring everything else.
Events we cater in Bexley Riverside
If the service runs late, the food waits.
However big or small the event in Bexley Riverside, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings frequently include:
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Remembrance gatherings
- Pub and club wakes
- Home wakes
A club or hall near Bexley Riverside gives space for everyone and outdoor room for the roaster.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- How many staff will carve and serve
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
What happens on the day
We get there well ahead of service, since slow roasting can’t be rushed. Your guests will smell it long before they see it. Most wakes in Bexley Riverside are held in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, but by late December it is dark at about 3:50pm.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while you’re at the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
How to prepare
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Organising for someone else?
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- A hall or room for eating
- A friend or relative we can call
- Clearance from walls and branches
Bexley Riverside 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.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we serve
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
If the venue has its own caterer, ask whether outside caterers are allowed. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why book our hog roast in Bexley Riverside
- Timed around your day
- Carved to order by a chef
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- All the equipment comes with us
Read our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
We set up quietly and start the roast early, well away from the entrance.
Let us know if there’s something the person especially liked.
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Other occasions in Bexley Riverside
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, 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