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Hog Roast for a Wake in Lewisham, Greater London
Funeral wake catering in Lewisham: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Wakes at home
- Wakes in village halls
- Remembrance gatherings
Funeral wake catering for Lewisham
Funeral wake catering near Lewisham
Served on plates with salads and potatoes, a hog roast is a full meal, or rolls keep it simple. There are alternatives for those who do not eat pork. Whether it’s life celebrations and remembrance gatherings, we’ll put together a menu of rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and roast pork in rolls or on plates.
In Lewisham, a wake might be at home, a hall or a local pub. We need an outdoor spot to cook. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
- Area
- Lewisham (SE13, SE8, SE6)
- County
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Common questions in Lewisham
What if our house in Lewisham 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 Ladywell Fields?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Check with them first.
What do we need to organise?
Very little: the space and a contact.
Where does the hog roast go?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A picture helps.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Do you serve the food?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a cold buffet, roast pork on a plate with potatoes is more filling. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
What you get with us
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Our staff serve and clear
- We bring everything to cook and serve
Read our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
What the cooking area needs
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- Space away from the building and any trees
- A contact for the day who is not immediate family
- Space inside for guests
Lewisham 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.
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Lewisham
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
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Events we cater in Lewisham
Hearty food that most people like, just right after a funeral.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Lewisham:
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Life celebrations
- Memorial events
- Family get-togethers after a service
A club or hall near Lewisham gives space for everyone and outdoor room for the roaster.
Before booking anyone
- The space, cover and access they need
- Allergen information for every dish
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Exactly what’s included in the price
How it works
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so cooking does not depend on mains power; a nearby socket helps with lights if service runs into the evening. Autumn and winter afternoons in Lewisham get dark early: about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- Share the date, place and rough numbers.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
How to prepare
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Let us know about tight access
- Give us a contact number for the day
How to get a price
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
Name a friend or relative as our contact, so the immediate family isn’t disturbed.
Ask about china.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
We work out each quote from:
- Access to the cooking area
- The number of people
- Time on site
- Which meats and sides you choose
Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups generally cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and the cooking area, we’ll need:
- A photo of the cooking area
- Roughly how many people
- Dietary requirements
- Your date and serving time
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We will check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
Wake catering near Lewisham
Lewisham is about 3 miles west of Eltham, in Greater London. We set up the roaster at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Lewisham and the surrounding area. We bring hog roasts to all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Lewisham station serves Lewisham directly. With the B220 nearby, it is easy for family travelling by car to reach Lewisham.
Here we cover the SE13, SE8 and SE6 postcode area, so your wake can be anywhere in it. From Station Road, Lewisham High Street and Lewis Grove or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. With the B220 close by, Lewisham is simple for us to get to. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Ladywell (1 mile south-west), St Johns (1 mile north-west), Hither Green (1 mile south-east), Blackheath (1 mile north-east) and Lee (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include London (4 miles north-west), City of Westminster (7 miles north-west), Marylebone (7 miles north-west), Kensington (9 miles west), St Pancras (6 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (5 miles north-west).
A little further out are Fan Museum (1.2 miles north) and University Hospital Lewisham (0.6 miles south-west). The countryside around Lewisham includes Knight's Hill and Brookmill Road Local Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Prendergast Vale School (within half a mile north-west) and St Joseph's Academy (0.6 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Watch House (within half a mile south)
- Local facilities include Nunhead (1.9 miles west)
The menu, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, easy to eat standing up. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness go with the pork perfectly. Note that stuffing generally contains gluten.
- 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 when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards