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Hog Roast for a Wake in North Brixton, Greater London
Planning a hog roast for the wake in North Brixton? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Wakes at home
- Wakes in village halls
- Celebrations of life
Funeral wake catering in North Brixton
About our funeral wake catering in North Brixton
Funerals are typically planned within a week or two. Contact us as soon as the date is set, and we will give you a quick answer. Typical bookings include family meals after a funeral and wakes at a local club, serving salads, new potatoes and halloumi skewers.
In North Brixton, a hall with outdoor space is often the easiest option, though home can work with a garden and side access. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
- Where
- North Brixton (SW9, SW8, SE5)
- Region
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Ask close family about dietary needs
We arrive in good time and roast quietly, out of the way of arriving guests.
Add chicken as an alternative.
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Occasions we serve in North Brixton
If the service runs late, the food waits.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Here are some of the most popular:
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Wakes in village halls
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
After a service at St Michael's Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What to look for in a quote
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- VAT, if it applies
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Any travel or access charges
What we serve, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Common questions in North Brixton
What if our house in North Brixton has no side access?
It depends on access: a rear gate or yard usually works. Tell us about steps, gates and parking and we will advise.
What’s the nearest station to North Brixton?
The closest is Loughborough Junction station, roughly 0.7 miles away.
How big a hog will we need?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
What happens in bad weather?
Rain does not stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
What if the service runs late?
That’s fine: we hold the food until people arrive.
What do people get?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
Wakes in North Brixton: venues and practical details
North Brixton is about 2 miles south-west of London, in Greater London. We take a hog roast for the wake to gardens, car parks, yards and venues around North Brixton. North Brixton is one of 764 places in Greater London where we cater.
If relatives are coming by rail, Loughborough Junction station, about 0.7 miles south-east, is the nearest station. North Brixton is on or near the A203, handy for relatives driving in.
This part of Greater London takes in SW9, SW8 and SE5, and we can cater your wake anywhere in it. From Lett Road, Lorn Road and Oak Square or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Being close to the A203, North Brixton is simple for us to get to for your wake. For wakes just outside North Brixton, we cover Angell Town (1 mile south), Little Portugal (1 mile west), Stockwell (1 mile south-west), South Lambeth (1 mile north-west) and Kennington (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cater in City of Westminster (3 miles north-west), Marylebone (3 miles north-west), Kensington (4 miles north-west), St Pancras (4 miles north), Shoreditch (4 miles north-east) and Walthamstow (9 miles north-east).
A little further out are St Giles' Hospital (1.3 miles east) and Baynard's Castle (2.6 miles north). The countryside around North Brixton includes Battersea Park Lake and Knight's Hill.
- Schools near North Brixton include Durand Academy (less than half a mile west) and Platanos College (under half a mile west)
- Pubs nearby include The Crown & Anchor pub (less than half a mile south)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Lambeth Palace Library (1.7 miles north) and City and Liberty of Westminster (1.8 miles north)
Step by step
The roaster cooks outdoors, under a gazebo on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We’ll agree the spot with you beforehand. Autumn and winter afternoons in North Brixton get dark early: about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We pack up quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Organising for someone else?
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Why choose a hog roast in North Brixton?
Some families mix a hog roast with cakes brought by friends. 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.
Why book with us
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
What the cooking area needs
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- Space away from the building and any trees
North Brixton is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and access can be tight: tell us about side or rear access, steps and parking for our vehicle.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
How we price a hog roast for the wake
We work out each quote from:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Travel to North Brixton
- Whether you want china
- Numbers
For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, 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 we need to know
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Dietary requirements
- What the outdoor space is like
- Rules from the venue or landowner
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away