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Hog Roast for a Wake in Mitcham, Greater London
We bring a hog roast for the wake to Mitcham and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Life celebrations
- Wakes at home
- Wakes in village halls
Funeral wake catering for Mitcham
About our funeral wake catering in Mitcham
A wake in Mitcham is a chance to gather, talk and share a warm meal. A hog roast is simple, hearty food that most people enjoy, and nobody in the family has to cook. Typical bookings include anniversary memorials and gatherings after a cremation, serving halloumi skewers, salads and new potatoes.
For a wake in Mitcham, a hall or club with a yard or garden is frequently simplest, though home can work with a garden and side access. The hog is roasted on site at your wake, slowly, over several hours, and carved only when you are ready to eat.
- Location
- Mitcham (CR4, SW16, SM4)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Who books funeral wake catering in Mitcham?
Nobody in the family has to cook or serve.
Whatever the occasion in Mitcham, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings frequently include:
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Gatherings at the family home
- Memorial gatherings
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
For family travelling by train, Mitcham Eastfields station, about 0.5 miles north, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Who carves and who serves
- Whether plates or china are included
- Whether VAT is included
Also near Mitcham
Also in Mitcham
What we serve, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and children typically like it too.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal, especially at a sit-down event.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Wakes in Mitcham: venues and practical details
Mitcham is about 2 miles west of Thornton Heath, in Greater London. We’re happy to travel to Mitcham for wakes and the places nearby. Mitcham is one of 764 places in Greater London where we cater. Our nearest city page is London, about 7 miles away.
If the funeral is at a church such as St. Mark's Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. Local halls and clubs near Mitcham can host a wake if home is too small.
This part of Greater London takes in CR4, SW16 and SM4, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Whether your wake is on Kings Road, Baker Lane and Manor Road or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Hackbridge (1 mile north), Eastfields (1 mile north), Colliers Wood (1 mile north-west), Merton Abbey (2 miles north-west) and Furzedown (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as London (7 miles north), City of Westminster (8 miles north), Marylebone (8 miles north), Kensington (7 miles north), St Pancras (9 miles north) and Shoreditch (9 miles north).
A little further out are Wandle Industrial Museum (0.7 miles west) and Wilson Hospital (0.5 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Duppas Hill and Cranmer Green.
- Local schools include St Mark's Church of England Academy (0.5 miles north) and The Archbishop Lanfranc School (1.1 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The White Lion of Mortimer pub (0.7 miles north-west)
- Other local spots include St Leonard's (2.1 miles north-east)
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day typically runs: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and our chef carves it when you’re ready. In winter, it’s dark in Mitcham by about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while you are at the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We pack up quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Get a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Looking after everyone
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
Food is served as everyone gathers, quietly and respectfully.
Let us know if there’s something the person especially liked.
Why choose a hog roast in Mitcham?
Next to a cold buffet, roast pork on a plate with potatoes is more filling. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Why book our hog roast in Mitcham
- Planned to your running order
- A clear quote with everything listed
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
See how we price and the cost guide.
Common questions in Mitcham
Could you cook in Cranmer Green?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Which station is closest to Mitcham?
Mitcham Eastfields station, about 0.5 miles north of the centre.
Will there be enough to go round?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
What’s included?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
What happens in bad weather?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
What do you need from us on the day?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
Do you cater in village halls?
Most places, with an outdoor spot for cooking.
Where does the hog roast go?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a picture if you are unsure.
What a hog roast costs
Here’s what affects the price:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Numbers
- How long the roast and service take
- Menu choices and extras
A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What we need to know
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Where the event is
- Any venue rules
- The date and when you’d like to eat
When you’re weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Space inside for guests
- A safe distance from the hall
Mitcham 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 in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away