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Hog Roast for a Wake in Puddledock, Greater London
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Funeral wake catering in Puddledock.
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Funeral wake catering in Puddledock
Funeral wake catering in Puddledock, slow-roasted on site
After a funeral in Puddledock, people need somewhere to gather and something warm to eat. A hog roast is simple, hearty food that most people enjoy, and it takes the cooking off the family. Typical bookings include remembrance gatherings and celebration-of-life gatherings, with halloumi skewers, apple sauce and new potatoes.
Wakes in Puddledock are frequently at home, a church hall or a pub with a garden. In London, outdoor space for the roaster is the thing to check. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- Where
- Puddledock (TN16)
- Region
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What comes off the roaster
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, and served hot.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Puddledock: your questions answered
Can you cater after a service at Holy Trinity Church?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is generally elsewhere. Send us the address.
What’s the nearest station to Puddledock?
Edenbridge station, about 2.5 miles south-west of the centre.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
Can you serve on plates?
Both are possible: rolls for a simple meal, plates with salads and potatoes for a fuller one.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
What if things run late?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will adjust.
Can you do gluten-free?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Where does the hog roast go?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A photo helps.
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
What affects the price in Puddledock
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- How long the roast and service take
- Menu choices and extras
- The journey to the venue
- Access to the cooking area
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
What we need to know
When you enquire, please mention:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Dietary requirements
- The address or postcode
- Which meats and sides you’d like
Send us the date, the address or TN16 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
We set up quietly and start the roast early, well away from the entrance.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
If the venue has its own caterer, ask whether outside caterers are allowed. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why Puddledock hosts choose us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Our staff serve and clear
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
Take a look at how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Puddledock?
It feeds everyone at once, so people can sit and talk.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Puddledock:
- One-year memorials
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Church and village hall wakes
- Memorial events
For a service at a church like Holy Trinity Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Comparing caterers
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- A clear list of what’s included
- Who carves and who serves
Places near Puddledock
Also in Puddledock
After a funeral in Puddledock
Puddledock is about 4 miles east of Oxted, in Greater London. A hog roast suits wakes around Puddledock, whatever the venue. We cater 764 places across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Puddledock to London (about 20 miles away).
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Edenbridge station, roughly 2.5 miles south-west of the centre. Puddledock is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wakes anywhere in TN16 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Close by, we cover wakes in Pootings (1 mile south-west), Crockham Hill (1 mile west), Goodley Stock (2 miles west), Four Elms (2 miles south) and Mowshurst (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Orpington (10 miles north), Thornton Heath (14 miles north-west), Croydon (12 miles north-west), Bromley (12 miles north), West Norwood (15 miles north-west) and Beckenham (13 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Tandridge Priory (3 miles west) and Hever Castle (3.7 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Betsom's Hill and Dryhill Nature Reserve.
Space, access and the venue
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- A safe distance from the hall
- A level outdoor area
Puddledock 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 you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the roaster
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
The process
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your wake in Puddledock. Late-December sunset in Puddledock is about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:20pm.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- We set up and roast while you’re at the service.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
How to get a price
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
Planning help
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away