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Hog Roast for a Wake in Erith, Greater London
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the wake makes the food part of your wake in Erith.
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Life celebrations
- Remembrance gatherings
Book a hog roast in Erith
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Stuffing usually contains gluten
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Keep the alternatives labelled
If the service runs late, we wait; just let us know.
Add chicken as an alternative.
About our funeral wake catering in Erith
A wake might be at home, a village or church hall, a club or a pub. We need an outdoor spot to cook, and we serve indoors where the venue allows. We’re frequently asked to cater wakes in village halls and memorial events, serving new potatoes, rotisserie chicken and halloumi skewers.
In Erith, a hall with outdoor space is frequently the easiest option, though home can work with a garden and side access. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- Where
- Erith (DA8, DA17, DA7)
- Region
- Greater London
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Towns and villages near Erith
Also in Erith
Arranging a wake in Erith
Erith is about 3 miles north-west of Dartford, in Greater London. Wherever your wake is in Erith, we can bring the roaster, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. We cover 764 places in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 11 miles away.
After a service at Christ Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. Local halls and clubs near Erith can host a wake if home is too small.
For wakes in DA8, DA17 and DA7, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. That could mean a wake in a garden on Church Road, Town Square and Erith High Street, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Other places close to Erith we cover include Northumberland Heath (1 mile south), Bexley Riverside (1 mile south), Belvedere (1 mile north-west), Lessness Heath (1 mile north-west) and Barnehurst (1 mile south). Further out, we also cater in London (11 miles west), City of Westminster (14 miles west), Marylebone (14 miles west), St Pancras (13 miles west), Shoreditch (11 miles west) and Walthamstow (11 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Erith and District Hospital (less than half a mile south-west) and Broadway Shopping Centre (1.9 miles south-west). The countryside around Erith includes Crossness Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Erith School (under half a mile south-west) and Trinity School (0.6 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Cross Keys pub (0.5 miles east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Colyers (0.6 miles south)
Step by step
When we arrive, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, worked back from your serving time. In late September, sunset in Erith is about 7:05pm; in December, about 3:50pm, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- Contact us when the date is set.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- We serve quietly.
- We tidy up and go.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or DA8 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to sandwiches, a hog roast is a warm meal, especially in colder months. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Why us?
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Timed around your day
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
Who books funeral wake catering in Erith?
It copes with timings that shift.
Here’s what people in Erith most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Memorial gatherings
- Family meals after a funeral
- Ashes ceremonies
- Hall gatherings after a service
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Erith has its own station, Erith station.
Comparing caterers
- Who carves and who serves
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Whether VAT is included
Common questions in Erith
What if our house in Erith has no side access?
Frequently, if there is a rear gate, a front garden or a yard we can use. Tell us about steps, gates and parking and we’ll advise.
Could you cook in Wildspace Conservation Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Check with them first.
Can you serve on plates?
Both are possible: rolls for a simple meal, plates with salads and potatoes for a fuller one.
What do people get?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Do you need power or water?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
What’s the price?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
Do you serve the food?
No need for your own staff: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
What if people arrive late?
Name someone we can call and we’ll adjust.
What the cooking area needs
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- A level outdoor area
- One contact on the day
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
As a London location, Erith 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.
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We will fit in with site rules.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
What we serve, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, a hot, filling option of their own.
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, straight from the roaster.
What a hog roast costs
Each price is built from:
- Site access
- Menu choices and extras
- Numbers
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The venue or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- An estimate of numbers
- Dietary requirements
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away