Greater London · England
Funeral Wake Catering in New Eltham
We bring a hog roast for the wake to New Eltham and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Remembrance gatherings
- Pub and club wakes
- Wakes at home
Funeral wake catering in New Eltham
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- A contact for the day who is not immediate family
- Permission from the hall or venue
- Clearance from walls and branches
As a London location, New Eltham 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 photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
How our funeral wake catering works in New Eltham
If the service runs late, we wait: a cooked roast can be held for a while. Name someone we can call on the day. We are frequently asked to cater pub and club wakes and celebration-of-life gatherings, with salads, apple sauce and rotisserie chicken.
In New Eltham, a wake might be at home, a hall or a local pub. In London, outdoor space for the roaster is the thing to check. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
- Where
- New Eltham (SE9, DA15, BR7)
- County
- Greater London
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
New Eltham: your questions answered
Which station is closest to New Eltham?
New Eltham station, in New Eltham itself.
Can you get a hog roast into a London garden in New Eltham?
It depends on access: a rear gate or yard typically works. Tell us about steps, gates and parking and we’ll advise.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Can you serve on plates?
Plates come as standard, and china is available on request.
How much will it be?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
Is there a non-pork option?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat is not something we offer.
What should we provide?
Only the place, numbers and a contact. We will handle the rest.
Do you clear up?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
Towns and villages near New Eltham
Other occasions in New Eltham
Why choose funeral wake catering in New Eltham?
Quiet, respectful service.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Here are some of the most popular:
- Remembrance gatherings
- Wakes at home
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Wakes in village halls
For family travelling by train, New Eltham has its own station, New Eltham station.
What your quote should include
- What the price includes, item by item
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Any travel or access charges
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
Prices and what affects them
Your quote depends on:
- Site access
- Plates or china
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Distance from us
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Details that help
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- A picture of the cooking area
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Where the event is
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
A hog roast compared with other options
Some families mix a hog roast with cakes brought by friends, which is fine with us. The main driver is numbers: bigger groups generally cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why New Eltham hosts choose us
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Served at the time you choose
- Serving and clearing done for you
Take a look at our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
Allergies and dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
If the service runs late, we wait; just let us know.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Step by step
Rain does not stop the roast, because we cook under cover. It’s worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. In late September, sunset in New Eltham is about 7:05pm; in December, about 3:55pm, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- The roast cooks while you’re at the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Let us know about tight access
How to get a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Wakes in New Eltham: venues and practical details
New Eltham is about 1 mile south-east of Eltham, in Greater London. We set up the roaster at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in New Eltham. We cater all 764 towns and villages in Greater London. Our nearest city page is London, about 8 miles away.
After a service at All Saints Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Wherever your wake is in SE9, DA15 and BR7, we can bring the roaster to you. Local streets include Green Lane, Gerda Road and Novar Road; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Other places close to New Eltham we cover include Eltham (1 mile north-west), Longlands (1 mile south-east), Coldharbour (1 mile south-west), Avery Hill (1 mile north) and Blackfen (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (8 miles north-west), City of Westminster (11 miles north-west), Marylebone (11 miles north-west), Kensington (13 miles west), St Pancras (10 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (9 miles north-west).
A little further out are Metropolitan Police Museum (1.4 miles east) and Eltham Community Hospital (1.1 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Summer Hill and The Tarn.
- Schools near New Eltham include St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School (0.8 miles north-west)
For event organisers in New Eltham
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
If you are a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
The menu, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, perfect for eating on the move. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness are the traditional pairing. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away