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Funeral Wake Catering for Dulwich
We bring a hog roast for the wake to Dulwich and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
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Funeral wake catering in Dulwich
Dulwich: your questions answered
We’re gathering after a service at Christ's Chapel of God's Gift: 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 typically elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
What’s the nearest station to Dulwich?
The closest is West Dulwich station, roughly 0.7 miles away.
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.
What’s the price?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
Do you need anything from the family?
Very little: the space and a contact.
Can you serve on plates?
Plates come as standard, and china is available on request.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
How our funeral wake catering works in Dulwich
Wakes in Dulwich happen at homes, halls, clubs and pubs. We need an outdoor spot to cook, and we serve indoors where the venue allows. We’re frequently asked to cater gatherings at the family home and pub and club wakes, with roast pork in rolls or on plates, new potatoes and salads.
Wakes in Dulwich are frequently at home, a church hall or a pub with a garden. We need an outdoor spot to cook, which we can help you think through. You will know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
- Where
- Dulwich (SE22, SE21, SE23)
- County
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What comes off the roaster
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, served in a roll with salads.
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved thick or thin, as people like it, and served hot.
Planning the wake in Dulwich
Nobody in the family has to cook or serve.
We are regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Dulwich, including:
- Church and village hall wakes
- Life celebrations
- Home wakes
- Family get-togethers after a service
For a service at a church like Christ's Chapel of God's Gift, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Comparing caterers
- How dietary needs are handled
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Travel and any London charges
- If the price includes VAT
Working with your venue
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we will confirm what we can provide.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Nearby places to Dulwich
Other occasions in Dulwich
Wakes in Dulwich: venues and practical details
Dulwich is about 1 mile south-east of Herne Hill, in Greater London. From village halls to gardens and fields, wakes around Dulwich suit a hog roast. Dulwich is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we cater.
Dulwich is on or near the A2216, handy for relatives driving in. For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is West Dulwich station, roughly 0.7 miles south-west of the centre.
This part of Greater London takes in SE22, SE21 and SE23. Your wake could be at a house on Court Lane, Druce Road and Boxall Road, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Main roads around Dulwich include the A2216, which makes travel to your wake easy. For wakes just outside Dulwich, we cover Dulwich Village (1 mile north-west), West Dulwich (1 mile south), Herne Hill (1 mile north-west), Sydenham Hill (1 mile south-east) and Forest Hill (1 mile east). Further out, we also cater in London (4 miles north), City of Westminster (6 miles north-west), Marylebone (6 miles north-west), Kensington (7 miles north-west), St Pancras (6 miles north) and Shoreditch (6 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Lewisham Shopping Centre (3.1 miles east) and Greenwich Castle (4 miles north-east). Open spaces near Dulwich include Knight's Hill and Centre for Wildlife Gardening.
- Schools near Dulwich include Alleyn's School (0.6 miles north) and The Charter School (0.9 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Crown and Greyhound pub (within half a mile north-west)
- Local facilities include Nunhead (1.8 miles north-east)
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- A friend or relative we can call
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- Parking close by for our vehicle
As a London location, Dulwich 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 in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Dulwich
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
What a hog roast costs
Each price is built from:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Distance from us
- Menu choices and extras
- The number of people
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
What we need to know
When you enquire, please mention:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The venue or postcode
- Any venue rules
- An estimate of numbers
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
How it works
We get there well ahead of service, since slow roasting can’t be rushed. The smell usually brings people over long before we carve. Most wakes in Dulwich are held in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, though in December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- We set up and roast while you’re at the service.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
Before we arrive
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Getting a price
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your wake for a quote: use our quote form.
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A hog roast compared with other options
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea, which is fine with us. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why us?
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
Take a look at how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Planning for dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
We serve when people arrive, quietly and respectfully.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls 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