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Hog Roast for a Wake in Little Woodcote, Greater London
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the wake turns the food into a centrepiece of your wake in Little Woodcote.
- One-year memorials
- Memorial events
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
Book a hog roast in Little Woodcote
Funeral wake catering in Little Woodcote, carved to order
We roast quietly on site while the service takes place, ready for when everyone comes back. We serve without fuss and clear up quietly. For wakes in village halls and celebration-of-life gatherings, we can cook rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and apple sauce for your guests.
For a wake in Little Woodcote, a hall or club with a yard or garden is often simplest. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
- Where
- Little Woodcote (SM5, CR8, SM6)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What affects the price in Little Woodcote
Here’s what affects the price:
- Numbers
- Crockery choices
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How long the roast and service take
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The address or postcode
- An estimate of numbers
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your wake for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Wakes in Little Woodcote: venues and practical details
Little Woodcote is about 2 miles west of Purley, in Greater London. A hog roast suits wakes around Little Woodcote, whatever the venue. We cater 764 places across 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 St. Patrick's Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. Local halls and clubs near Little Woodcote can host a wake if home is too small.
Wherever your wake is in SM5, CR8 and SM6, we can roast on site for your guests. From Woodmansterne Lane, Little Woodcote Lane and Oaks Track or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Woodcote Green (1 mile east), Woodcote (1 mile east), Peaks Hill (1 mile east), Roundshaw (2 miles north-east) and Woodmansterne (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as London (11 miles north), City of Westminster (12 miles north), Marylebone (12 miles north), Kensington (11 miles north), St Pancras (13 miles north) and Shoreditch (13 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Municipal Borough of Sutton and Cheam (2.3 miles north-west) and Centrale Croydon (3.6 miles north-east). Open spaces near Little Woodcote include Roundshaw Downs and Duppas Hill.
- Local schools include Wallington High School for Girls (0.8 miles north-east) and Laleham Lea School (1.2 miles north-east)
Little Woodcote: your questions answered
What if our house in Little Woodcote has no side access?
It depends on access: a rear gate or yard normally works. Tell us about steps, gates and parking and we’ll advise.
Can you cater after a service at St. Patrick's Church?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
What space does the roaster need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will confirm the space with your quote.
What if people arrive late?
Give us a contact for the day and we will serve when everyone is there.
Is it a sit-down meal?
Plates come as standard, and china is available on request.
What happens in bad weather?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Do you need anything from the family?
Only the place, numbers and a contact. We’ll handle the rest.
What do people get?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
How it works
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can get on with your wake in Little Woodcote. Summer evenings in Little Woodcote stay light until about 9:20pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- Contact us when the date is set.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Getting a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
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Why choose funeral wake catering in Little Woodcote?
It is simple, warm, familiar food, just right after a funeral.
Here’s what people in Little Woodcote most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Family meals after a funeral
- Gatherings at the family home
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Wakes in village halls
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Woodmansterne station, about 1.3 miles south.
What to look for in a quote
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Any travel or access charges
- Whether VAT is included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a cold buffet, roast pork on a plate with potatoes is more filling. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
What you get with us
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
Read our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
Organising for someone else?
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some guests will be vegetarian, so halloumi and vegetable skewers make sure they’re not left with just salad.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we’ll bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
What the cooking area needs
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- Space away from the building and any trees
- One contact on the day
As a London location, Little Woodcote 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 you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
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What else we do in Little Woodcote
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards