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Hog Roast for a Wake in Foots Cray, Greater London
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Foots Cray and the surrounding area.
- Remembrance days
- Wakes in village halls
- Wakes at a local club
Funeral wake catering for Foots Cray
About our funeral wake catering in Foots Cray
Some families choose a hog roast because it was a favourite. Let us know if there is anything special and we will do our best. We serve rotisserie chicken, new potatoes and apple sauce, and typical bookings are for scattering-of-ashes gatherings and celebrations of life.
In Foots Cray, a wake might be at home, a hall or a local pub. In London, outdoor space for the roaster is the thing to check. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
- Location
- Foots Cray (DA14, BR5)
- County
- Greater London
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What a hog roast costs
Your quote depends on:
- Crockery choices
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- How many people are eating
- Which meats and sides you choose
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 we need to know
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The date and time of the event
- Any venue rules
- An estimate of numbers
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or DA14 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Where the roaster can go in Foots Cray
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- A level outdoor area
- Permission from the hall or venue
- Space inside for guests
As a London location, Foots Cray is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and access takes planning: tell us about side or rear access, steps and parking for our vehicle.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
Common questions in Foots Cray
Do you cater at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Can you get a hog roast into a London garden in Foots Cray?
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.
Where can you serve a wake?
At home, a hall, a club or a venue, given an outdoor cooking area.
Can you do something else?
There are chicken, vegetarian and vegan alternatives. We do not offer halal meat.
Do you serve rolls or plates?
We serve on plates, with china as an option.
Can you work around our timings?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We don’t provide halal meat.
What should we sort out beforehand?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
Events we cater in Foots Cray
It’s simple, warm, familiar food, just right after a funeral.
In Foots Cray and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Family meals after a funeral
- Ashes ceremonies
- Memorial gatherings
- Pub and club wakes
Relatives driving in can use the A223 to reach Foots Cray.
Before you book anyone
- Whether plates or china are included
- VAT, if it applies
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
Towns and villages near Foots Cray
Other occasions in Foots Cray
Arranging a wake in Foots Cray
Foots Cray is about 1 mile south-east of Sidcup, in Greater London. We cover wakes in Foots Cray, as well as the surrounding area. Foots Cray is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 11 miles away.
After a service at Parish Church of All Saints, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. Relatives arriving by train should know that Sidcup station, about 1.4 miles north, is the nearest station. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Foots Cray; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
For wakes in DA14 and BR5, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many guests. Whether your wake is on Cray Road, Evry Road and The Avenue or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. You’ll find Foots Cray on the A223, which makes the journey straightforward. Close by, we cover wakes in Ruxley (1 mile east), Albany Park (1 mile north-west), Upper Ruxley (1 mile east), Sidcup (1 mile north-west) and North Cray (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include London (11 miles north-west), City of Westminster (13 miles north-west), Marylebone (13 miles north-west), Kensington (15 miles north-west), St Pancras (13 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (11 miles north-west).
A little further out are Metropolitan Police Museum (1.3 miles north-west) and Queen Mary's Hospital (0.6 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Summer Hill and The Warren.
- Nearby schools include Kemnal Technology College (within half a mile south-west) and Walsingham School (0.9 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include Red Lion pub (less than half a mile north-east)
About the food
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, turned until the skin is golden.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, cutting through the richness of the pork.
Looking after everyone
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Compared with sandwich platters, hot food feels more caring, especially in colder months. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
What you get with us
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Sides to make it a full meal
See how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
What happens on the day
Rain doesn’t stop the roast, because we cook under cover. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. Late-December sunset in Foots Cray is about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We confirm the space.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We leave the venue tidy.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
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.
Related guides
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away