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Funeral Wake Catering for Riddlesdown
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Riddlesdown and the surrounding area.
- Life celebrations
- Remembrance gatherings
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Planning an event in Riddlesdown?
Funeral wake catering near Riddlesdown
A wake might be at home, a village or church hall, a club or a pub. Wherever it is, the roaster cooks outdoors under cover, and the food can be served inside. We’re frequently asked to cater celebration-of-life gatherings and home wakes, serving roast pork in rolls or on plates, apple sauce and new potatoes.
For a wake in Riddlesdown, a hall or club with a yard or garden is frequently simplest. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Riddlesdown (CR8, CR2)
- Region
- Greater London
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Events we cater in Riddlesdown
There are options for those who do not eat pork.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Riddlesdown:
- Anniversary memorials
- Wakes at home
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Family meals after a funeral
Riddlesdown is on or near the A22, handy for relatives driving in.
What to look for in a quote
- The full menu and the sides
- If the price includes VAT
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
About the food
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, easy to eat standing up. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: grilled halloumi with vegetables.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Compared with a cold buffet, roast pork on a plate with potatoes is more filling. 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. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
Why book our hog roast in Riddlesdown
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Served at the time you choose
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Riddlesdown: halls, homes and travel
Riddlesdown is about 1 mile east of Purley, in Greater London. Thinking about a hog roast for the wake in Riddlesdown? We can help. Riddlesdown is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Riddlesdown to London (12 miles away).
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Riddlesdown has its own station, Riddlesdown station. A club or hall near Riddlesdown gives space for everyone and outdoor room for the roaster.
We bring hog roasts to wakes all over CR8 and CR2 and the streets around it. Your wake could be at a house on Hyde Road, Lower Road and Famet Avenue or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. With the A22 close by, Riddlesdown is easy for us to reach with the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Kenley (1 mile south), Sanderstead (1 mile north-east), South Croydon (2 miles north), Hamsey Green (2 miles south-east) and Whyteleafe (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover London (12 miles north), City of Westminster (13 miles north), Marylebone (13 miles north), Kensington (13 miles north), St Pancras (14 miles north) and Shoreditch (13 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Purley War Memorial Hospital (1 mile north-west) and St George's Walk (2.9 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Duppas Hill and Foxley Wood.
- Local schools include Riddlesdown Collegiate (0.5 miles south-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include County Borough of Croydon (2.8 miles north)
Nearby places to Riddlesdown
More for events in Riddlesdown
How it works
Slow roasting is the whole point: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin crisps into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. Most wakes in Riddlesdown are held in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, but by late December it’s dark at about 3:55pm.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We confirm the space.
- We cook on site.
- We serve quietly.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
How to get a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Space, access and the venue
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
Riddlesdown 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 before you book.
Popular choices
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Riddlesdown
We are gathering after a service at St Edmund's Church: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Can you do a hog roast in Dollypers Hill?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Ask them first.
Can you serve on plates?
Either: rolls for a simple meal, plates with salads and potatoes for a fuller one.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
DIY machine hire is available. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Can you do something else?
We can add alternatives.
Do you serve the food?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Where can you serve a wake?
Wherever the family gathers, with an outdoor spot for cooking.
Is crockery included?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Numbers
- Menu choices and extras
- Whether you want china
- How easy it is to reach the spot
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
What we need to know
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Your menu choices
- An estimate of numbers
- Allergies we should know about
Every wake is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your wake: use our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
We hold the food if people are delayed; just let us know.
Add chicken as an alternative.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away