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Hog Roast for a Wake in Blackheath, Greater London
Planning a hog roast for the wake in Blackheath? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Pub and club wakes
- Anniversary memorials
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Planning an event in Blackheath?
How our funeral wake catering works in Blackheath
We know families have a lot to arrange: a short conversation, a clear quote and a calm service on the day. Whether it’s remembrance gatherings and family meals after a funeral, we’ll put together a menu of halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and salads and more.
In Blackheath, a hall with outdoor space is often the easiest option, though home can work with a garden and side access. Timings are planned around your wake, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
- Where
- Blackheath (SE3, SE13, SE10)
- County
- Greater London
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a venue’s set menu, a hog roast at a hall is often simpler. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book our hog roast in Blackheath
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Planned to your running order
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
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What else we do in Blackheath
What the cooking area needs
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- A hall or room for eating
- A short route for the equipment
- A contact for the day who isn’t immediate family
Blackheath 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 you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Blackheath
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Some ideas:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
Food is served as everyone gathers, quietly and respectfully.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
Working with your venue
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Blackheath: your questions answered
Can you do a hog roast in Manor House Gardens?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first.
What if our house in Blackheath has no side access?
Frequently, if there is a rear gate, a front garden or a yard we can use. Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What if things run late?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll fit around changes.
Do we need to provide electricity?
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 should we provide?
Just the venue, rough numbers and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
What if people arrive late?
Name someone we can call and we will serve when everyone is there.
Prices and what affects them
Things that change the price:
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Access to the cooking area
- The number of people
- Travel to Blackheath
Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head usually falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
Details that help
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- An estimate of numbers
- Allergies we should know about
- Your date and serving time
- Your menu choices
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
After a funeral in Blackheath
Blackheath is about 1 mile south-east of Greenwich, in Greater London. We cater wakes across Blackheath and nearby. Blackheath is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover.
A club or hall near Blackheath gives space for everyone and outdoor room for the roaster. For family travelling by train, there is a station right in Blackheath: Blackheath station.
Wakes anywhere in SE3, SE13 and SE10 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. From Pond Road, Heath Lane and Wemyss Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. If your venue is just outside Blackheath, we also cover Vanbrugh Park Estate (1 mile north), Greenwich (1 mile north-west), Maze Hill (1 mile north), Lewisham (1 mile south-west) and Westcombe Park (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (5 miles north-west), City of Westminster (8 miles north-west), Marylebone (7 miles north-west), Kensington (9 miles west), St Pancras (7 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (5 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Nunhead (2.7 miles west) and Greenwich District Hospital (1.1 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Tower Hill and Birdbrook Road Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Blackheath Proprietary School (less than half a mile south) and St Matthew Academy (0.6 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Princess Of Wales Pub (under half a mile south-east)
What we serve, dish by dish
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, which keeps it hot and moist.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
How the day works
Expect a calm, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we’ve agreed, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. In winter, it is dark in Blackheath by about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Contact us when the date is set.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Name a contact for the day
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
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Planning the wake in Blackheath
It copes with timings that shift.
We are regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Blackheath, including:
- Pub and club wakes
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Life celebrations
Families holding a service at Church of All Saints often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Comparing caterers
- The full menu and the sides
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- VAT, if it applies
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards