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Hog Roast for a Wake in Hayes, Greater London
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 Hayes.
- Home wakes
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
Book a hog roast in Hayes
Funeral wake catering in Hayes, carved to order
Roast pork with salads, new potatoes and coleslaw makes a proper meal. Chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option are there for anyone who does not eat pork. Typical bookings include memorial events and celebrations of life, with apple sauce, halloumi skewers and rotisserie chicken.
Wakes in Hayes are frequently at home, a church hall or a pub with a garden. 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
- Hayes (BR4, BR2)
- County
- Greater London
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Working with your venue
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Wakes in Hayes: venues and practical details
Hayes is about 2 miles south of Bromley, in Greater London. Hayes is well within our area for wakes. We cover 764 places across Greater London. You can also see our page for London, about 10 miles away.
If relatives are coming by rail, Hayes has its own station, Hayes (Kent) station. Local halls and clubs near Hayes can host a wake if home is too small.
Wherever your wake is in BR4 and BR2, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Hawes Lane, Crest Road and Keswick Road; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Close by, we cover wakes in West Wickham (1 mile west), Coney Hall (1 mile west), Bromley Common (1 mile north-east), Nash (1 mile south) and Eden Park (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in London (10 miles north-west), City of Westminster (12 miles north-west), Marylebone (12 miles north-west), Kensington (12 miles north-west), St Pancras (12 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (11 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Bethlem Museum of the Mind (1.1 miles east) and The Mall (1.9 miles north). The countryside around Hayes includes Summer Hill and Hutchinson's Bank.
- Local schools include Hayes School (0.6 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find New Inn (under half a mile east)
- Other local spots include Municipal Borough of Bromley (1.8 miles north)
Occasions we serve in Hayes
Quiet, respectful service.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Hayes:
- One-year memorials
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Church and village hall wakes
- Wakes at home
Families holding a service at St Mary the Virgin frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Questions to ask before you book
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Allergen information for every dish
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- A clear list of what’s included
Space, access and the venue
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- A hall or room for eating
As a London location, Hayes 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 before you book.
On the menu in Hayes
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
A hog roast compared with other options
If the venue has its own caterer, ask whether outside caterers are allowed. 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 you get with us
- Timed around your day
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
Take a look at how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
How it works
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we have agreed, and get on with roasting and serving. Late-December sunset in Hayes is about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Share the date, place and rough numbers.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
Preparing for the day
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Ask for a quote
When you’re weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
A closer look at the menu
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it is needed, which keeps it hot and moist right to the last roll.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
What a hog roast costs
The price comes down to:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Travel to Hayes
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- How many people are eating
The main driver is numbers: bigger groups usually cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Getting an accurate quote
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Rough numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Your menu choices
- Anything the venue has asked for
Every wake is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your wake for a quote: use our quote form.
Places near Hayes
Other occasions in Hayes
Hayes: your questions answered
We are gathering after a service at St Mary the Virgin: 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. Send us the address.
Which station is closest to Hayes?
Hayes (Kent) station, in Hayes itself.
What should we provide?
Not much: an outdoor cooking spot and someone to meet us.
Who serves?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
What do you need from us on the day?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we will talk you through it.
Can you cater in Hayes?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Hayes and the rest of Greater London included. Send us the address for a quote.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll fit around changes.
Allergies and dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Stuffing typically contains gluten
We clear away discreetly once everyone has eaten.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards