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Funeral Wake Catering for Richmond upon Thames
Looking for a hog roast for the wake in Richmond upon Thames? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Wakes at home
- Ashes ceremonies
- Family meals after a funeral
Funeral wake catering in Richmond upon Thames
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. It then roasts slowly for several hours, timed so it is ready when you want to eat. Summer evenings in Richmond upon Thames stay light until about 9:20pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- 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 clear away discreetly.
How to prepare
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Getting a price
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Richmond upon Thames, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
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Funeral wake catering in Richmond upon Thames, slow-roasted on site
If the service runs late, we wait: a cooked roast can be held for a while. Name someone we can call on the day. Typical bookings include remembrance days and home wakes, serving new potatoes, roast pork in rolls or on plates and salads.
In Richmond upon Thames, a hall with outdoor space is often the easiest option. You’ll know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Richmond upon Thames (TW9, TW10, SW14, TW1)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What a hog roast costs
Here’s what affects the price:
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Crockery choices
- Access to the cooking area
- Which meats and sides you choose
A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Details that help
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Where the event is
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your wake: fill in our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
We hold the food if people are delayed; just let us know.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Richmond upon Thames?
Nobody in the family has to cook or serve.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Typical bookings include:
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Remembrance gatherings
- Hall gatherings after a service
For family travelling by train, Richmond station serves Richmond upon Thames directly.
Before booking anyone
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Travel and any London charges
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Richmond upon Thames
Can you do a hog roast in Pesthouse Common?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Which station is closest to Richmond upon Thames?
Richmond upon Thames has its own station: Richmond station.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
Yes, add chicken or a vegetarian option.
Is crockery included?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
Is there a non-pork option?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We don’t provide halal meat.
How do you work out quantities?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so a good estimate matters. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
Do you come to Richmond upon Thames?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Richmond upon Thames and the rest of Greater London included. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
Where does the hog roast go?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will confirm the space with your quote.
What we serve, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing are the traditional pairing. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, served in a roll with salads.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Compared with a venue’s set menu, a hog roast at a hall is frequently simpler. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Why us?
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Planned to your running order
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
Wake catering near Richmond upon Thames
Richmond upon Thames is about 3 miles south of Ealing, in Greater London. Richmond upon Thames and the surrounding area are covered for wakes. Richmond upon Thames is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 9 miles away.
If there isn’t room at home, a hall or club near Richmond upon Thames may suit. After a service at Holy Trinity Richmond, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Wakes anywhere in TW9, TW10, SW14 and TW1 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. Your wake could be at a house on Church Road, King George Square and Topiary Square, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Richmond upon Thames sits on or near the B321 and B322, so getting the roaster to your wake is simple. Nearby, we also cater wakes in North Sheen (1 mile north-east), East Sheen (1 mile east), Mortlake (1 mile east), Kew (2 miles north-east) and Strand-on-the-Green (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (9 miles east), City of Westminster (7 miles north-east), Marylebone (8 miles north-east), Kensington (5 miles north-east), St Pancras (9 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (10 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Eel Pie Island Museum (1.5 miles south-west) and West Middlesex University Hospital (1.5 miles north-west). Open spaces near Richmond upon Thames include Duke's Hollow and Richmond Hill.
- Schools near Richmond upon Thames include Christ's Church of England Comprehensive Secondary School (within half a mile south-east) and Kneller Hall Junior School (less than half a mile north-west)
- Local pubs include The White Horse Richmond pub (within half a mile north)
- Other local spots include Municipal Borough of Heston and Isleworth (2.4 miles west)
Before you choose a spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- A friend or relative we can call
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- A level outdoor area
As a London location, Richmond upon Thames is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and access takes planning: 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’ll advise.
From the roaster
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Organising for someone else?
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we will confirm what we can provide.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Towns and villages near Richmond upon Thames
More for events in Richmond upon Thames
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards