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Hog Roast for a Wake in Maypole, Greater London
Funeral wake catering in Maypole: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Church and village hall wakes
- Pub and club wakes
- Gatherings after a cremation
Funeral wake catering in Maypole
Funeral wake catering in Maypole, slow-roasted on site
A wake might be at home, a village or church hall, a club or a pub. Wherever it is, the roaster cooks outdoors under cover, and we serve indoors where the venue allows. We serve salads, halloumi skewers and rotisserie chicken, and we’re frequently booked for ashes ceremonies and memorial events.
In Maypole, a hall with outdoor space is frequently the easiest option, though home can work with a garden and side access. The hog is roasted on site at your wake, slowly, over several hours, then carved fresh for your guests.
- Location
- Maypole (BR6)
- County
- Greater London
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What the cooking area needs
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- A safe distance from the hall
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
Maypole 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.
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
What happens on the day
A hog roast is always cooked outside, under a gazebo on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We’ll agree the spot with you beforehand. Autumn and winter afternoons in Maypole get dark early: about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- We set up and roast while you’re at the service.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- We clear away discreetly.
Preparing for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Name a contact for the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Get a quote
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your wake: fill in our quote form.
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For event organisers in Maypole
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Why choose a hog roast in Maypole?
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why book our hog roast in Maypole
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Our staff serve and clear
- All the equipment comes with us
- Sides to make it a full meal
See how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
About the food
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed can be served in a roll or on a plate.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we will plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Other occasions in Maypole
Diets, allergies and alternatives
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Check with family about dietary needs
We dress smartly and keep a low profile.
Let us know if there’s something the person especially liked.
What affects the price in Maypole
We don’t use a fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- How many people are eating
- Travel to Maypole
- Menu choices and extras
- Whether you want china
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Details that help
Here’s what we will ask:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The address or postcode
- The date and time of the event
- Rules from the venue or landowner
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or BR6 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
After a funeral in Maypole
Maypole is about 3 miles south-east of Orpington, in Greater London. Planning a hog roast for the wake in Maypole? We can help. We cater all 764 towns and villages in Greater London. You can also see our page for London, about 14 miles away.
For family travelling by train, Knockholt station, about 0.7 miles south-west, is the nearest station. Maypole is within about 3 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
This part of Greater London takes in BR6. Streets in the area include Jubilee Road, Hollybush Lane and Maypole Road, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Bopeep (1 mile south), Well Hill (1 mile east), Chelsfield (1 mile north-west), Badgers Mount (1 mile south) and Goddington (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cater in London (14 miles north-west), Shoreditch (15 miles north-west), Whitechapel (14 miles north-west), Stockwell (14 miles north-west), Orpington (3 miles north-west) and Plaistow (13 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Lullingstone Castle (2.4 miles east) and Orpington Hospital (2 miles west). The countryside around Maypole includes The Warren and Summer Hill.
- Nearby schools include Harris Academy Orpington (1.8 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Bo-Peep pub (less than half a mile south)
Occasions we serve in Maypole
Hearty food that most people like, which is what people want after a service.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Maypole:
- Memorial gatherings
- Gatherings at the family home
- Ashes ceremonies
- Family get-togethers after a service
After a service at Mission Chapel, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether travel is included
- Staffing on the day
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
Maypole questions
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 work to whatever the site needs.
Could you cook in Hewitt's Chalk Bank?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
What’s the price?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
How much room do you need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will confirm the space with your quote.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat is not something we offer.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is generally fine if the venue is happy.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, 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