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Funeral Wake Catering in Crooked Billet
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast for the wake in Crooked Billet.
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- One-year memorials
Book a hog roast in Crooked Billet
Funeral wake catering near Crooked Billet
Wakes in Crooked Billet happen at homes, halls, clubs and pubs. Wherever it is, the roaster cooks outdoors under cover, and we serve indoors where the venue allows. Typical bookings include wakes at home and pub and club wakes, with salads, new potatoes and halloumi skewers.
In Crooked Billet, a wake might be at home, a hall or a local pub. In London, outdoor space for the roaster is the thing to check. The hog is roasted on site at your wake, low and slow, for hours.
- Location
- Crooked Billet (SW19, SW20)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Crooked Billet questions
Which station is closest to Crooked Billet?
Raynes Park station, about 0.9 miles south of the centre.
Could you cook in Cannizaro Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
How quickly can you cater a wake?
Frequently, yes. Contact us when the date is set and we will answer straight away.
Where does the hog roast go?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll check it with you before booking.
Do you need power or water?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Can you do something else?
Chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We don’t offer halal meat.
Is there a non-pork option?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We do not provide halal meat.
How long does the roast need?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Wake catering near Crooked Billet
Crooked Billet is about 1 mile west of Wimbledon, in Greater London. Our roaster is a regular sight at wakes around Crooked Billet. Crooked Billet is one of 764 places in Greater London where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Crooked Billet to London (about 8 miles away).
Relatives arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Raynes Park station, roughly 0.9 miles south of the centre. Local halls and clubs near Crooked Billet can host a wake if home is too small.
Here we cover the SW19 and SW20 postcode area, so your wake can be anywhere in it. From Camp Road, Mckay Road and Pepys Road or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. If your venue is just outside Crooked Billet, we also cover Copse Hill (1 mile south-west), Wimbledon (1 mile east), Bushey Mead (1 mile south), Wimbledon Chase (1 mile south-east) and Kingston Vale (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include London (8 miles north-east), City of Westminster (7 miles north-east), Marylebone (8 miles north-east), Kensington (6 miles north), St Pancras (9 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (10 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Wimbledon Museum (0.5 miles east) and Coombe (1.6 miles west). The countryside around Crooked Billet includes Kew Gardens Lake and Henman Hill.
- Schools near Crooked Billet include Ursuline Preparatory School (within half a mile south-east) and Hollymount School (0.5 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Fox and Grapes pub (within half a mile north)
Planners, venues and businesses
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Each price is built from:
- Distance from us
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Numbers
- Site access
The main driver is numbers: the price per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What we need to know
When you enquire, please mention:
- What the outdoor space is like
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many people
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
What we serve, dish by dish
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, straight from the roaster.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, cutting through the richness of the pork.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Crooked Billet?
One roast feeds everyone together, so people can eat and share memories.
However big or small the event in Crooked Billet, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings often include:
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- One-year memorials
- Wakes at home
After a service at Christ Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Before booking anyone
- Allergen information for every dish
- Staffing on the day
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Any travel or access charges
How it works
We arrive hours before you want to eat, since slow roasting can’t be rushed. Your guests will smell it long before they see it. In winter, it’s dark in Crooked Billet by about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Share the date, place and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- We set up and roast while you are at the service.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
Preparing for the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Where the roaster can go in Crooked Billet
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- A safe distance from the hall
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- Approval from the landlord or committee
As a London location, Crooked Billet 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 photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Crooked Billet
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Let us know if there’s something the person especially liked.
Why choose a hog roast in Crooked Billet?
If the venue has its own caterer, ask whether outside caterers are allowed. For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why Crooked Billet hosts choose us
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Planned to your running order
- All the equipment comes with us
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
Take a look at our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
Also near Crooked Billet
What else we do in Crooked Billet
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away