Greater London · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Raynes Park
Looking for a hog roast for the wake in Raynes Park? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Memorial events
- Home wakes
- Wakes at a local club
Planning an event in Raynes Park?
Funeral wake catering in Raynes Park, carved to order
Wakes in Raynes Park happen at homes, halls, clubs and pubs. Wherever it is, the roaster cooks outdoors under cover, and we serve indoors where the venue allows. Popular choices include new potatoes, rotisserie chicken and salads, and we’re regularly asked to cater family get-togethers after a service and gatherings after scattering ashes.
In Raynes Park, a wake might be at home, a hall or a local pub. In London, outdoor space for the roaster is the thing to check. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish before you book.
- Area
- Raynes Park (SW20, KT3, SM4)
- Region
- Greater London
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Looking after everyone
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
We hold the food if people are delayed.
China crockery is available on request.
What comes off the roaster
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, served in a roll with salads.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some guests will be vegetarian, so halloumi and vegetable skewers make sure they’re not left with just salad.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Here’s what affects the price:
- Whether you want china
- How long the roast and service take
- Numbers
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- An estimate of numbers
- Your menu choices
- Your date and serving time
- Allergies we should know about
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
Where the roaster can go in Raynes Park
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- A level outdoor area
- A safe distance from the hall
Raynes Park 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 in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Raynes Park: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Raynes Park?
Raynes Park has its own station: Raynes Park station.
Can you cater after a service at St Saviour's Church?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is generally elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
How quickly can you cater a wake?
Typically. Contact us as soon as you have a date and we will answer straight away.
Is there a non-pork option?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We do not offer halal meat.
Where does the hog roast go?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
How do we prepare?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
How it works
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can get on with your wake in Raynes Park. Autumn and winter afternoons in Raynes Park get dark early: about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- Get in touch when the date is set.
- We confirm the space.
- We cook on site.
- We serve quietly.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Before we arrive
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Get a quote
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.
Planning help
Planning the wake in Raynes Park
The family can spend time with guests.
Here’s what people in Raynes Park most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Church and village hall wakes
- Remembrance days
Local halls and clubs near Raynes Park can host a wake if home is too small.
Questions to ask before you book
- The space, cover and access they need
- Staffing on the day
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Travel and any London charges
Towns and villages near Raynes Park
More for events in Raynes Park
After a funeral in Raynes Park
Raynes Park is about 2 miles south-west of Wimbledon, in Greater London. Wakes in Raynes Park are part of our patch. We cover all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Raynes Park to London (about 9 miles away).
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Raynes Park station is in Raynes Park itself. Relatives driving in can use the A238 and A298 to reach Raynes Park.
We cover wakes in every part of the SW20, KT3 and SM4 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include Gore Road, Edna Road and Wyke Road; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Main roads around Raynes Park include the A238 and A298, so getting the roaster to your wake is simple. If your venue is just outside Raynes Park, we also cover West Barnes (1 mile south-west), Bushey Mead (1 mile north-east), Cannon Hill (1 mile east), Motspur Park (1 mile north-west) and Wimbledon Chase (1 mile north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as London (9 miles north-east), City of Westminster (8 miles north-east), Marylebone (9 miles north-east), Kensington (7 miles north), St Pancras (10 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (11 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Chessington Castle Hill (4.1 miles south-west) and Atkinson Morley Hospital (1 mile north). Within reach you will find Henman Hill and Derwent Floodwash.
- Schools near Raynes Park include Raynes Park High School (under half a mile west) and Ursuline Preparatory School (1 mile north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Raynes Park Tavern (under half a mile north)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Municipal Borough of Malden and Coombe (1.2 miles west)
Organising for someone else?
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll tell you what we can send.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to sandwiches, a hog roast is a warm meal. 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.
Why us?
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards