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Hog Roast for a Wake in Catford, Greater London
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast for the wake in Catford.
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Life celebrations
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
Planning an event in Catford?
How our funeral wake catering works in Catford
Served on plates with salads and potatoes, a hog roast is a full meal, or rolls keep it simple. Chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option are there for anyone who doesn’t eat pork. Typical bookings include home wakes and pub and club wakes, with salads, new potatoes and rotisserie chicken.
In Catford, a hall with outdoor space is frequently the easiest option, though home can work with a garden and side access. 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.
- Location
- Catford (SE6, BR1)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Why choose funeral wake catering in Catford?
Nobody in the family has to cook or serve.
Here’s what people in Catford most often book a hog roast for:
- Home wakes
- Church and village hall wakes
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
Local halls and clubs near Catford can host a wake if home is too small.
What to look for in a quote
- What crockery is supplied
- What the price includes, item by item
- Allergen information for every dish
- Whether travel is included
Working with your venue
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we will tell you what we can send.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
The menu, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken goes into rolls or onto plates.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some guests will be vegetarian, so halloumi and vegetable skewers ensure they’re not left with just salad.
After a funeral in Catford
Catford is about 5 miles east of Streatham, in Greater London. We are happy to travel to Catford for wakes. Catford is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover.
After a service at Church of St Laurence and Community Centre, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. For family travelling by train, Catford Bridge station is about 0.5 miles away.
For wakes in SE6 and BR1, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. Your wake could be at a house on Bargery Road, Penerley Road and Inchmery Road, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Bellingham (1 mile south-west), Southend (1 mile south-west), Ladywell (1 mile north), Hither Green (1 mile north-east) and Bell Green (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (5 miles north-west), City of Westminster (8 miles north-west), Marylebone (8 miles north-west), Kensington (9 miles north-west), St Pancras (7 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (6 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Prefab Museum (0.7 miles south-east) and Lewisham Shopping Centre (1.4 miles north). Open spaces near Catford include Downham Woodland Walk and Knight's Hill.
- Nearby schools include Conisborough College (0.5 miles south) and Trinity Church of England School (1.4 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The London & Rye pub (within half a mile north)
- Other local spots include Nunhead (2.5 miles north-west)
A hog roast compared with other options
Rather than relatives cooking, we take the cooking off the family’s hands. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Timed around your day
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
Take a look at how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Your quote depends on:
- Distance from us
- Whether you want china
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Access to the cooking area
The main driver is numbers: the price per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Details that help
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- An estimate of numbers
- Dietary requirements
- A photo of the cooking area
- Where the event is
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A photo of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
Nearby places to Catford
What else we do in Catford
Planning for dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
We arrive in good time and roast quietly, out of the way of arriving guests.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
FAQs for Catford
Which station is closest to Catford?
The closest is Catford Bridge station, roughly 0.5 miles away.
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Laurence and Community Centre: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is usually elsewhere. Send us the address.
What about coeliacs?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Is crockery included?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
What if the service runs late?
That is fine: a cooked roast can be held for a while.
Is there a non-pork option?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We don’t offer halal meat.
Do you need anything from the family?
Not much: an outdoor cooking spot and someone to meet us.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
How the day works
On the day, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, timed so it is ready when you want to eat. Wakes in Catford are typically in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, though in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- We set up and roast while you’re at the service.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
How to prepare
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Ask for a quote
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- Permission from the hall or venue
- A contact for the day who isn’t immediate family
As a London location, Catford is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and access takes planning: tell us about side or rear access, steps and parking for our vehicle.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away