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Hog Roast for a Wake in Clapham, Greater London
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the wake makes the food part of your wake in Clapham.
- Anniversary memorials
- Memorial events
- Pub and club wakes
Funeral wake catering in Clapham
Funeral wake catering near Clapham
We roast quietly on site while the service takes place, ready for when everyone comes back. We serve without fuss and clear up quietly. For remembrance gatherings and wakes at a local club, we can cook halloumi skewers, apple sauce and roast pork in rolls or on plates and more.
Wakes in Clapham 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. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Where
- Clapham (SW4, SW8, SW9)
- Region
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Questions from Clapham
We’re gathering after a service at St Paul's Church: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Could you cook in Larkhall Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Do you come to Clapham?
We do. Send us the address and we will check the date.
Do you need anything from the family?
Just the venue, rough numbers and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
When do you start roasting?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
What about coeliacs?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
How much room do you need?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a picture if you are unsure.
Nearby places to Clapham
Other occasions in Clapham
Organising for someone else?
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Tips:
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Check with family about dietary needs
Our staff are discreet and respectful throughout.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Step by step
We arrive hours before you want to eat, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. Your guests will smell it long before they see it. Wakes in Clapham are generally in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, though in December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- Share the date, place and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- We set up and roast while you’re at the service.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
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What the cooking area needs
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- One contact on the day
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
As a London location, Clapham 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 photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
After a funeral in Clapham
Clapham is about 3 miles north of Streatham, in Greater London. We set up the roaster at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Clapham. Clapham is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover.
For a service at a church like St Paul's Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. Local halls and clubs near Clapham can host a wake if home is too small.
This part of Greater London takes in SW4, SW8 and SW9, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Whether your wake is on Grafton Square, Clapham High Street and Houghton Square or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. Clapham sits on or near the B224 and B303, so getting the roaster to your wake is simple. If your venue is just outside Clapham, we also cover Stockwell (1 mile east), Little Portugal (1 mile north-east), Clapham Park (1 mile south), South Lambeth (1 mile north-east) and Brixton (1 mile south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as London (3 miles north-east), City of Westminster (3 miles north), Marylebone (4 miles north), Kensington (4 miles north-west), St Pancras (4 miles north) and Shoreditch (5 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Soseki Museum (under half a mile west) and Streatham Hill (1.9 miles south). Within reach you will find Battersea Park Lake and Knight's Hill.
- Local schools include Lambeth Academy (0.6 miles south) and Trinity Academy (1 mile south-east)
- Local pubs include The Bread and Roses pub (less than half a mile south-east)
Who books funeral wake catering in Clapham?
It is simple, warm, familiar food, which is what people want after a service.
Whatever the occasion in Clapham, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We are often asked to cater:
- Celebrations of life
- Family get-togethers after a service
- One-year memorials
- Gatherings at the family home
With the B224 and B303 nearby, it’s easy for family travelling by car to reach Clapham.
Questions to ask before booking
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Staffing on the day
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether plates or china are included
What affects the price in Clapham
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Whether you want china
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Menu choices and extras
- The journey to the venue
Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups normally cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, please mention:
- Allergies we should know about
- Your menu choices
- Roughly how many people
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
About the food
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, straight from the roaster.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
If the venue has its own caterer, ask whether outside caterers are allowed. For larger numbers, a hog roast is normally good value, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why us?
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Served at the time you choose
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- An itemised quote
Read our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards