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Hog Roast for a Wake in New Charlton, Greater London
Planning a hog roast for the wake in New Charlton? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Remembrance gatherings
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Pub and club wakes
Planning an event in New Charlton?
Diets, allergies and alternatives
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who do not eat pork.
Funeral wake catering in New Charlton, slow-roasted on site
Wakes are often arranged at short notice. Contact us as soon as the date is set, and we will tell you right away whether we can help. For family get-togethers after a service and gatherings at clubs and pubs, we will put together a menu of salads, rotisserie chicken and roast pork in rolls or on plates and more.
In New Charlton, a hall with outdoor space is often the easiest option. The hog is roasted on site at your wake, slowly, over several hours, then carved fresh for your guests.
- Area
- New Charlton (SE7, SE18, E16)
- Region
- Greater London
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Where the roaster can go in New Charlton
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- Space away from the building and any trees
- A friend or relative we can call
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
As a London location, New Charlton 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.
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
How it works
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we have agreed, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. In late September, sunset in New Charlton is about 7:05pm; in December, about 3:55pm, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- Get in touch 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
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Getting a price
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
The menu, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, with gluten-free rolls on request.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
The price comes down to:
- Whether you want china
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- The journey to the venue
- Which meats and sides you choose
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Getting an accurate quote
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- Any venue rules
- An estimate of numbers
- A photo of the cooking area
- Which meats and sides you’d like
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Towns and villages near New Charlton
Also in New Charlton
Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Events we cater in New Charlton
Nobody in the family has to cook or serve.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Typical bookings include:
- Church and village hall wakes
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Remembrance gatherings
If the funeral is at a church such as St Catherine Labouré, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Questions to ask before booking
- Allergen information for every dish
- Who carves and who serves
- The full menu and the sides
- The space, cover and access they need
FAQs for New Charlton
We’re gathering after a service at St Catherine Labouré: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Which station is closest to New Charlton?
New Charlton has its own station: Charlton station.
Will there be enough to go round?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will confirm everything in writing.
What space does the roaster need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will confirm the space with your quote.
Can you do something else?
There are chicken, vegetarian and vegan alternatives. We do not offer halal meat.
Can we just hire the roaster?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Can you do gluten-free?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
Who serves?
No need for your own staff: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Why choose a hog roast in New Charlton?
Next to sandwiches, a hog roast is a warm meal, especially in colder months. A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What you get with us
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Planned to your running order
- No surprises: everything in writing
Take a look at our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
Wake catering near New Charlton
New Charlton is about 2 miles north-east of Greenwich, in Greater London. New Charlton is well within our area for wakes. New Charlton is one of 764 places in Greater London where we cater. You can also see our page for London, about 6 miles away.
If relatives are coming by rail, Charlton station serves New Charlton directly.
We bring hog roasts to wakes all over the SE7, SE18 and E16 postcode area and the streets around it. From Floyd Road, Priolo Road and Hasted Road or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Charlton (1 mile south-east), Westcombe Park (1 mile south-west), Woolwich (1 mile east), Vanbrugh Park Estate (1 mile south-west) and Maze Hill (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include London (6 miles west), City of Westminster (8 miles west), Marylebone (8 miles west), Kensington (10 miles west), St Pancras (7 miles west) and Shoreditch (5 miles north-west).
A little further out are Charlton Athletic Museum (less than half a mile south) and Greenwich Castle (1.9 miles south-west). The countryside around New Charlton includes Gilbert's Pit.
- Nearby schools include Thorntree Primary School (within half a mile south-east) and Wildwood Montessori School (1.3 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Victoria pub (less than half a mile east)
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away