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Hog Roast for a Wake in Cannon Hill, Greater London
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Cannon Hill and across Greater London.
- Home wakes
- Wakes in village halls
- Anniversary memorials
Slow-roasted pork in Cannon Hill
Funeral wake catering in Cannon Hill, slow-roasted on site
After a funeral in Cannon Hill, 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 salads, apple sauce and halloumi skewers, and we are regularly asked to cater remembrance gatherings and wakes at home.
Wakes in Cannon Hill are often at home, a church hall or a pub with a garden. In London, outdoor space for the roaster is the thing to check. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
- Where
- Cannon Hill (SW20, SM4, KT3)
- Region
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Space, access and the venue
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- Space away from the building and any trees
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- A friend or relative we can call
As a London location, Cannon Hill 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 you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
From the roaster
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
Towns and villages near Cannon Hill
What else we do in Cannon Hill
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Cannon Hill
We’re gathering after a service at St James Merton: can you cater?
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 typically elsewhere. Send us the address.
What if our house in Cannon Hill has no side access?
Frequently, if there’s a rear gate, a front garden or a yard we can use. Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Do you need anything from the family?
Just the venue, rough numbers and a contact for the day. We’ll handle the rest.
Do you cover Cannon Hill?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Cannon Hill and Greater London. Send us the address for a quote.
How quickly can you cater a wake?
We do our best at short notice. Send the date and venue for a quick answer.
Can you serve on plates?
Plates come as standard, and china is available on request.
Can you do gluten-free?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
Planning for dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing normally contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
We hold the food if people are delayed.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Cannon Hill?
There are options for those who don’t eat pork.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Cannon Hill. Typical bookings include:
- Church and village hall wakes
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Ashes ceremonies
- Wakes at home
If there isn’t room at home, a hall or club near Cannon Hill may suit.
What to look for in a quote
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Whether travel is included
- Who carves and who serves
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
Organising for someone else?
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we will confirm what we can provide.
What a hog roast costs
Things that change the price:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Access to the cooking area
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Crockery choices
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Allergies we should know about
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
Every wake is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your wake for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
If the hall or pub provides food, ask whether outside caterers are allowed. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Why us?
- Our staff serve and clear
- All the equipment comes with us
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
Wake catering near Cannon Hill
Cannon Hill is about 1 mile north-west of Morden, in Greater London. We set up the roaster at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Cannon Hill and the surrounding area. Cannon Hill is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we cater. You can also see our page for London, about 9 miles away.
After a service at St James Merton, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. If relatives are coming by rail, South Merton station is about 0.5 miles away.
Here we cover the SW20, SM4 and KT3 postcode area. Streets in the area include Aylward Road, Camborne Road and Botsford Road, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Bushey Mead (1 mile north-west), Raynes Park (1 mile west), Wimbledon Chase (1 mile north), West Barnes (1 mile west) and Merton Park (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include London (9 miles north-east), City of Westminster (8 miles north), Marylebone (9 miles north), Kensington (7 miles north), St Pancras (10 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (11 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Bentall Centre (3.8 miles west) and St. Anthony's Hospital (1.5 miles south). Open spaces near Cannon Hill include Cherry Wood and Henman Hill.
- Local schools include Harris Academy Wimbledon (within half a mile north) and Merton College (0.7 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Edward Rayne pub (0.8 miles north-west)
- Local facilities include Municipal Borough of Malden and Coombe (1.8 miles west)
About the food
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who don’t eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and children normally like it too.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
How it works
We arrive hours before you want to eat, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. The smell generally brings people over long before we carve. Most wakes in Cannon Hill are held in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, though in December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- Contact us when the date is set.
- We confirm the space.
- We cook on site.
- We serve quietly.
- We leave the venue tidy.
How to prepare
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Get a quote
It’s 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.
Planning help
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away