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Hog Roast for a Wake in Merton, Greater London
We bring a hog roast for the wake to Merton and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Life celebrations
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Church and village hall wakes
Planning an event in Merton?
About our funeral wake catering in Merton
Wakes in Merton happen at homes, halls, clubs and pubs. Wherever it is, the roaster cooks outdoors under cover, and the food can be served inside. Typical bookings include family meals after a funeral and remembrance gatherings, with halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and roast pork in rolls or on plates.
For a wake in Merton, a hall or club with a yard or garden is frequently simplest. You’ll know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
- Where
- Merton (SW19)
- Region
- Greater London
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
After a funeral in Merton
Merton is about 1 mile south-east of Wimbledon, in Greater London. We cover wakes in Merton, along with the towns and villages around it. Merton is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Merton to London (7 miles away).
A club or hall near Merton gives space for everyone and outdoor room for the roaster. With the A24 nearby, it’s easy for family travelling by car to reach Merton.
For wakes in SW19, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. We can cater a wake on streets such as High Path, Pincott Road and Hayward Close or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. With the A24 close by, Merton is easy for us to reach with the roaster. For wakes just outside Merton, we cover Merton Abbey (1 mile east), South Wimbledon (1 mile north-west), Colliers Wood (1 mile east), Tooting Bec (1 mile north-east) and Summerstown (1 mile north). We also serve nearby towns such as London (7 miles north-east), City of Westminster (7 miles north), Marylebone (7 miles north), Kensington (6 miles north), St Pancras (8 miles north) and Shoreditch (9 miles north-east).
A little further out are Wandle Industrial Museum (1.2 miles south-east) and St Leonard's (2.7 miles east). The countryside around Merton includes Henman Hill and Merton Park Green Walks.
- Schools near Merton include Rutlish School (0.8 miles west) and Wimbledon School of Art (0.9 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Nelson Arms (within half a mile north-east)
Merton: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Merton?
Haydons Road station, about 0.8 miles north of the centre.
Could you cook in Wandle Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you do something else?
Yes, add chicken or a vegetarian option.
Do you serve the food?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
What do people get?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
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.
Do you need anything from the family?
Just the venue, rough numbers and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
Do you cover Merton?
Yes, Merton is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll confirm availability.
Before you choose a spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- One contact on the day
- A safe distance from the hall
As a London location, Merton 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 will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Occasions we serve in Merton
Nobody in the family has to cook or serve.
Whatever the occasion in Merton, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings frequently include:
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Wakes in village halls
- Anniversary memorials
- Ashes ceremonies
After a service at St John The Divine, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Before booking anyone
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- A clear list of what’s included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
If the venue has its own caterer, check whether we can cater there. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why book our hog roast in Merton
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- All the equipment comes with us
See our pricing and the cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors are:
- Access to the cooking area
- Menu choices and extras
- The number of people
- Plates or china
For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Details that help
These are the details we need:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Your date and serving time
- What the outdoor space is like
Send us the date, the address or SW19 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
We set up quietly and start the roast early, out of the way of arriving guests.
Let us know if there is something the person especially liked.
A closer look at the menu
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we’ll bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Nearby places to Merton
What else we do in Merton
What happens on the day
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can enjoy your wake in Merton. For a summer wake in Merton, there is light until about 9:20pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- 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 when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- We clear away discreetly.
Preparing for the day
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
How to get a price
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
For event organisers in Merton
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards