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Funeral Wake Catering for Deptford
Funeral wake catering in Deptford: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- One-year memorials
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Wakes at home
Funeral wake catering in Deptford
Funeral wake catering in Deptford, slow-roasted on site
If the service runs late, we wait: we will hold the food until people arrive. Give us a contact for the day. We’re often asked to cater gatherings at clubs and pubs and remembrance days, with rotisserie chicken, apple sauce and new potatoes.
For a wake in Deptford, a hall or club with a yard or garden is often simplest. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- Where
- Deptford (SE8, SE10, SE14)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Allergies and dietary needs
Some guests won’t eat pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Check with family about dietary needs
Name a friend or relative as our contact, so the family can focus on guests.
Add chicken as an alternative.
Arranging a wake in Deptford
Deptford is about 3 miles south-east of Whitechapel, in Greater London. Planning a hog roast for the wake in Deptford? We can help. We cater 764 places in Greater London.
Local halls and clubs near Deptford can host a wake if home is too small. Deptford is on or near the A2209, handy for relatives driving in.
Wakes anywhere in SE8, SE10 and SE14 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. Local streets include Mill Lane, Dixon Road and Clare Road; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Deptford is on the A2209, which makes the journey straightforward. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in New Cross (1 mile south-west), St Johns (1 mile south), Millwall (1 mile north), Isle of Dogs (1 mile north-east) and North Greenwich (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cater in London (3 miles north-west), City of Westminster (6 miles north-west), Marylebone (6 miles north-west), Kensington (8 miles west), St Pancras (5 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (4 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Fan Museum (0.8 miles east) and Nunhead (1.4 miles south-west). The countryside around Deptford includes Sue Godfrey Nature Park and Tower Hill.
- Nearby schools include Addey and Stanhope School (within half a mile south) and Laban Centre (within half a mile north-east)
- Pubs nearby include Deptford Arms (less than half a mile south)
Why choose funeral wake catering in Deptford?
It feeds everyone at once, so people can sit and talk.
In Deptford and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Memorial gatherings
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Home wakes
- Pub and club wakes
Families holding a service at St. Paul's or St. Paul's often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
What your quote should include
- Plates, china and cutlery
- VAT, if it applies
- Whether travel is included
- Allergen information for every dish
FAQs for Deptford
What if our house in Deptford has no side access?
Frequently, if there’s a rear gate, a front garden or a yard we can use. Tell us about steps, gates and parking and we’ll advise.
Can you do a hog roast in Sue Godfrey Nature Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
What space does the roaster need?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a picture if you are unsure.
Can you serve on plates?
Both are possible: rolls for a simple meal, plates with salads and potatoes for a fuller one.
Do you serve the food?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Do you cover Deptford?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Deptford and Greater London. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
Can you roast in the rain?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
What we serve, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some guests will be vegetarian, so halloumi and vegetable skewers ensure they’re not left with just salad.
What happens on the day
A hog roast is always cooked outside, under a gazebo on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We agree exactly where before the day. For a summer wake in Deptford, there is light until about 9:20pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- We clear away discreetly.
Before we arrive
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Think about shelter for your guests
Getting a price
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Your quote depends on:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Distance from us
- Time on site
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What to tell us
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- The venue or postcode
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Your date and serving time
- Any dietary needs or allergies
When you’re weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with family members cooking, we take the cooking off the family’s hands. For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually 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.
What you get with us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Timed around your day
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
Where the roaster can go in Deptford
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Space inside for guests
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- Space away from the building and any trees
As a London location, Deptford 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’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards