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Hog Roast for a Wake in Lessness Heath, Greater London
Planning a hog roast for the wake in Lessness Heath? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Memorial events
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Wakes in village halls
Funeral wake catering in Lessness Heath
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
We hold the food if people are delayed; just let us know.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
How our funeral wake catering works in Lessness Heath
Served on plates with salads and potatoes, a hog roast is a full meal. Chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option are there for anyone who does not eat pork. For family get-togethers after a service and memorial gatherings, we will put together a menu of apple sauce, rotisserie chicken and new potatoes for your guests.
Wakes in Lessness Heath are often at home, a church hall or a pub with a garden. In London, outdoor space for the roaster is the thing to check. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat.
- Location
- Lessness Heath (DA17, DA8, DA7)
- Region
- Greater London
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Towns and villages near Lessness Heath
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What comes off the roaster
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we will plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Why choose a hog roast in Lessness Heath?
Compared with sandwich platters, hot food feels more caring, especially in colder months. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
What you get with us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- An itemised quote
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Wakes in Lessness Heath: venues and practical details
Lessness Heath is about 3 miles east of Plumstead, in Greater London. We cover wakes in Lessness Heath. We cover all 764 towns and villages in Greater London. Our nearest city page is London, about 11 miles away.
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Belvedere station, about 0.5 miles north. A club or hall near Lessness Heath gives space for everyone and outdoor room for the roaster.
Anywhere in DA17, DA8 and DA7, we can bring the roaster to you. From Cray Road, Clive Road and Erith Road or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Belvedere (1 mile east), Erith (1 mile south-east), Northumberland Heath (1 mile south-east), West Heath (1 mile south-west) and Bexley Riverside (1 mile south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as London (11 miles west), City of Westminster (13 miles west), Marylebone (13 miles west), Kensington (15 miles west), St Pancras (12 miles west) and Shoreditch (10 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Colyers (1.4 miles south-east) and Broadway Shopping Centre (2.1 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Crossness Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Lessness Heath include Trinity Church of England School (less than half a mile east) and Trinity School (less than half a mile east)
- Nearby, you will find Priory Club pub (under half a mile south-west)
Common questions in Lessness Heath
We are gathering after a service at Parish Church of All Saints: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
What’s the nearest station to Lessness Heath?
The closest is Belvedere station, roughly 0.5 miles away.
How much room do you need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a picture if you’re unsure.
How much will it be?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. We don’t provide halal meat.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Do you come to Lessness Heath?
Yes, Lessness Heath is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll check the date.
Can you serve on plates?
We serve on plates, with china as an option.
For event organisers in Lessness Heath
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Events we cater in Lessness Heath
Hearty food that most people like, which is what people want after a service.
Whatever the occasion in Lessness Heath, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We’re frequently asked to cater:
- Remembrance days
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Gatherings at the family home
- Wakes in village halls
For a service at a church like Parish Church of All Saints, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
What your quote should include
- Whether plates or china are included
- Any travel or access charges
- Who carves and who serves
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
The process
A typical booking goes like this: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. Most wakes in Lessness Heath are held in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, though in December it is dark by about 3:50pm.
- Get in touch when the date is set.
- We confirm the space.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We tidy up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Let us know about tight access
- Name a contact for the day
How to get a price
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
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What the cooking area needs
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- A level outdoor area
- Permission from the hall or venue
- Parking close by for our vehicle
As a London location, Lessness Heath 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 you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the roaster
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to:
- How long the roast and service take
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Crockery choices
- Numbers
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Details that help
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Dietary requirements
- The venue or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- 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