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Hog Roast for a Wake in Crofton, Greater London
Funeral wake catering in Crofton: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Family meals after a funeral
- Celebrations of life
- Ashes ceremonies
A hog roast near Crofton
Funeral wake catering in Crofton, slow-roasted on site
Wake catering across Crofton and Greater London, at homes, halls and venues. Whether it’s gatherings after a cremation and hall gatherings after a service, we can cook roast pork in rolls or on plates, new potatoes and apple sauce for your guests.
In Crofton, a hall with outdoor space is often the easiest option, though home can work with a garden and side access. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
- Area
- Crofton (BR6, BR5)
- Region
- Greater London
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to sandwiches, hot food feels more caring, especially in colder months. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Why us?
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- An itemised quote
- Carved to order by a chef
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
Take a look at our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Nearby places to Crofton
Also in Crofton
Occasions we serve in Crofton
It feeds everyone at once, so people can eat and share memories.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Here are some of the most popular:
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Celebrations of life
- Church and village hall wakes
- One-year memorials
If relatives are coming by rail, there’s a station right in Crofton: Orpington station.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Staffing on the day
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Crofton
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Could you cook in Jubilee Country Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
What should we provide?
Very little: the space and a contact.
Is mains power needed?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
Can you serve on plates?
We serve on plates, with china as an option.
What’s the price?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, for confident cooks. We’ll explain the details with your quote.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
A closer look at the menu
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Crofton: halls, homes and travel
Crofton is about 1 mile south-west of Orpington, in Greater London. Planning a hog roast for the wake in Crofton? We can help. Crofton is one of 764 places in Greater London where we cater. You can also see our page for London, about 11 miles away.
For a service at a church like Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Crofton, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Anywhere in BR6 and BR5, we can bring the roaster to you. From Grange Road, Reed Avenue and Gumping Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Close by, we cover wakes in Broom Hill (1 mile north-east), Locksbottom (1 mile west), Petts Wood (1 mile north), Farnborough (1 mile south) and Green Street Green (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover London (11 miles north-west), City of Westminster (14 miles north-west), Marylebone (14 miles north-west), Kensington (15 miles north-west), St Pancras (14 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (12 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Orpington Hospital (1.1 miles south-east) and Crofton Roman Villa (under half a mile south-east). The countryside around Crofton includes Summer Hill and The Warren.
- Local schools include Newstead Wood School (0.6 miles south) and The Priory School (1.5 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Maxwell pub (0.5 miles south-east)
For event organisers in Crofton
If you are booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Planning for dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
How it works
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can get on with your wake. Wakes in Crofton are generally in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, but by late December it’s dark at about 3:55pm.
- Contact us when the date is set.
- We confirm the space.
- We cook on site.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We tidy up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Name a contact for the day
How to get a price
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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What affects the price in Crofton
We work out each quote from:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Plates or china
- Travel to Crofton
- Numbers
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
What to tell us
These are the details we need:
- An estimate of numbers
- Dietary requirements
- Your menu choices
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
What the cooking area needs
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- A safe distance from the hall
- Space inside for guests
- One contact on the day
As a London location, Crofton 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’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Crofton
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away