Greater London · England
Funeral Wake Catering for New Addington
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast for the wake in New Addington.
- Memorial gatherings
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Wakes at home
Funeral wake catering for New Addington
Funeral wake catering near New Addington
We cater wakes in New Addington and the surrounding area, wherever the family gathers, with the roast cooked on site. Whether it is pub and club wakes and gatherings after scattering ashes, we can cook halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and salads for your guests.
Wakes in New Addington are frequently at home, a church hall or a pub with a garden. We need an outdoor spot to cook, which we can help you think through. Timings are planned around your wake, working back from when you want to eat.
- Area
- New Addington (CR0, CR9)
- Region
- Greater London
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
FAQs for New Addington
What’s the nearest station to New Addington?
The closest is Hayes (Kent) station, roughly 2.6 miles away.
Can you get a hog roast into a London garden in New Addington?
It depends on access: a rear gate or yard usually works. Tell us about steps, gates and parking and we will advise.
What do we need to organise?
Not much: the space and a contact.
Is it a sit-down meal?
We serve on plates, with china as an option.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
What should we sort out beforehand?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
What if the service runs late?
We wait: a cooked roast can be held for a while.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
Planners, venues and businesses
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Where the roaster can go in New Addington
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- A friend or relative we can call
- Space inside for guests
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
As a London location, New Addington 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 will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
What a hog roast costs
Each price is built from:
- The journey to the venue
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- How many people are eating
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, please mention:
- Dietary requirements
- Your date and serving time
- Roughly how many people
- The address or postcode
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
What comes off the roaster
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there is a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so everyone has something hot.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables, in a roll or on a plate.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
After a funeral in New Addington
New Addington is about 4 miles south-east of Croydon, in Greater London. A hog roast suits wakes around New Addington, whatever the venue. We cater all 764 towns and villages in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 11 miles away.
After a service at St Edward King and Confessor, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
For wakes in CR0 and CR9, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many guests. Local streets include Bothwell Road, Windham Avenue and Gascoigne Road; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. If your venue is just outside New Addington, we also cover Forestdale (1 mile west), Fickleshole (1 mile south), Addington (1 mile north-west), Farleigh (1 mile south-west) and Selsdon (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in London (11 miles north), City of Westminster (13 miles north-west), Marylebone (13 miles north-west), Kensington (14 miles north-west), St Pancras (13 miles north) and Shoreditch (13 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Warlingham Park Hospital (1.8 miles south) and Bethlem Museum of the Mind (3.3 miles north-east). Open spaces near New Addington include Nore Hill and Hutchinson's Bank.
- Local schools include Meridian High School (0.9 miles south-east)
What happens on the day
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your wake in New Addington. Wakes in New Addington are generally in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, though in December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- 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.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Gather dietary requirements early
Getting a price
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, use our quote form.
Related guides
Planning the wake in New Addington
Alternatives are available.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near New Addington, including:
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Wakes at a local club
- Church and village hall wakes
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Hayes (Kent) station, about 2.6 miles north-east.
What to look for in a quote
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- What crockery is supplied
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- The space, cover and access they need
A hog roast or other catering?
If the hall or pub provides food, ask whether outside caterers are allowed. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
What you get with us
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
Take a look at our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
Also near New Addington
Other occasions in New Addington
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away