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Funeral Wake Catering for Elmstead
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the wake turns the food into a centrepiece of your wake in Elmstead.
- Ashes ceremonies
- Church and village hall wakes
- Anniversary memorials
Funeral wake catering for Elmstead
Questions from Elmstead
Can you get a hog roast into a London garden in Elmstead?
Frequently, if there’s a rear gate, a front garden or a yard we can use. Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
We are gathering after a service at Christ Church: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Do you bring plates?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
Do you need power or water?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Where can you serve a wake?
At home, a hall, a club or a venue, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We pack everything away after service, so you are not left with the mess.
What about coeliacs?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
How our funeral wake catering works in Elmstead
A wake might be at home, a village or church hall, a club or a pub. Wherever it is, the roaster cooks outdoors under cover, and the food can be served inside. Whether it’s home wakes and anniversary memorials, we will put together a menu of new potatoes, halloumi skewers and rotisserie chicken for your guests.
In Elmstead, a wake might be at home, a hall or a local pub. In London, outdoor space for the roaster is the thing to check. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
- Location
- Elmstead (BR7, BR1, SE9)
- Region
- Greater London
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What affects the price in Elmstead
Your quote depends on:
- The number of people
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Plates or china
- Distance from us
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to include:
- A picture of the cooking area
- Allergies we should know about
- Roughly how many people
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
Every wake is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your wake for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
We set up quietly and start the roast early, well away from the entrance.
China crockery is available on request.
The menu, dish by dish
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved thick or thin, as people like it, straight from the roaster.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing go with the pork perfectly. Note that stuffing generally contains gluten.
Space, access and the venue
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- A level outdoor area
- A contact for the day who is not immediate family
Elmstead is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and access can be tight: 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.
What we serve
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
Working with your venue
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
A hog roast or other catering?
If the venue has its own caterer, check whether we can cater there. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
What you get with us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Carved to order by a chef
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Take a look at our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Towns and villages near Elmstead
Other occasions in Elmstead
Why choose funeral wake catering in Elmstead?
It is simple, warm, familiar food, just right after a funeral.
In Elmstead and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Pub and club wakes
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Remembrance gatherings
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Elmstead Woods station is in Elmstead itself.
What your quote should include
- Whether travel is included
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- What crockery is supplied
- If the price includes VAT
Arranging a wake in Elmstead
Elmstead is about 1 mile west of Chislehurst, in Greater London. We cover Elmstead and its neighbours for wakes. We cover all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 9 miles away.
For a service at a church like Christ Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. Local halls and clubs near Elmstead can host a wake if home is too small.
This part of Greater London takes in BR7, BR1 and SE9, so your wake can be anywhere in it. That could mean a wake in a garden on Yester Road, Walden Road and Downs Avenue, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Other places close to Elmstead we cover include Chislehurst (1 mile east), Bickley (1 mile south), Widmore (1 mile south), Sundridge (1 mile west) and Coldharbour (1 mile north). We also serve nearby towns such as London (9 miles north-west), City of Westminster (11 miles north-west), Marylebone (11 miles north-west), Kensington (12 miles north-west), St Pancras (11 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (9 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Municipal Borough of Bromley (1.8 miles south-west) and The Glades (1.6 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Summer Hill and The Tarn.
- Local schools include Red Hill Primary School (0.7 miles north-east) and Holy Trinity College Bromley (1 mile west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Queens Head pub (0.8 miles east)
What happens on the day
Expect a calm, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. In winter, it is dark in Elmstead by about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- We set up and roast while you’re at the service.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
Before we arrive
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Ask for a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
Read more
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away