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Funeral Wake Catering in Rotherhithe
We bring a hog roast for the wake to Rotherhithe and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Church and village hall wakes
- Gatherings at the family home
- Remembrance gatherings
Funeral wake catering for Rotherhithe
Funeral wake catering in Rotherhithe, slow-roasted on site
Services can run over, and that’s fine: a cooked roast can be held for a while. Give us a contact for the day. For hall gatherings after a service and remembrance days, we can cook halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and roast pork in rolls or on plates for your guests.
For a wake in Rotherhithe, a hall or club with a yard or garden is often simplest. Timings are planned around your wake, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
- Where
- Rotherhithe (SE16, SE8, E1W)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Planning the wake in Rotherhithe
Hearty food that most people like, just right after a funeral.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Rotherhithe:
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Anniversary memorials
- Gatherings at the family home
- Life celebrations
Families holding a service at Holy Trinity Church frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- The full menu and the sides
- Travel and any London charges
Also near Rotherhithe
What else we do in Rotherhithe
Where the roaster can go in Rotherhithe
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- A level outdoor area
- A safe distance from the hall
- Parking close by for our vehicle
Rotherhithe 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.
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Wake catering near Rotherhithe
Rotherhithe is about 2 miles south-east of Whitechapel, in Greater London. Rotherhithe is well within our area for wakes and the places nearby. Rotherhithe is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover.
Local halls and clubs near Rotherhithe can host a wake if home is too small. For family travelling by train, Canada Water station is in Rotherhithe itself.
Wakes anywhere in SE16, SE8 and E1W start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. Local streets include Bush Road, Gomm Road and Swan Road; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Main roads around Rotherhithe include the A200, which makes travel to your wake easy. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Surrey Quays (1 mile south), Surrey Canal (1 mile south), South Bermondsey (1 mile south-west), Millwall (1 mile south-east) and North Greenwich (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include City of Westminster (5 miles west), Marylebone (5 miles west), Kensington (7 miles west), St Pancras (4 miles north-west), Walthamstow (6 miles north) and Hoxton (3 miles north-west).
A little further out are Tower of London (1.6 miles north-west) and Surrey Quays Shopping Centre (under half a mile south-west). Green spaces nearby include St. James's Park Lake and Tower Hill.
- Local schools include Bacon's College (under half a mile north) and St Mellitus College (1.1 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Ship York pub (within half a mile east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Minories (1.6 miles north-west)
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
If the service runs late, we wait; just let us know.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
What we serve, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, roasted until golden.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing go with the pork perfectly. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
Rotherhithe questions
Could you cook in Russia Dock Woodland?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
What’s the nearest station to Rotherhithe?
Canada Water station, in Rotherhithe itself.
What if people arrive late?
That’s fine: a cooked roast can be held for a while.
Do you serve rolls or plates?
Plates come as standard, and china is available on request.
How much will it be?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We pack everything away after service, so you’re not left with the mess.
Do you serve the food?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
For event organisers in Rotherhithe
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a cold buffet, a warm plated meal is more comforting. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
What you get with us
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Our staff serve and clear
Read our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
The process
We arrive hours before you want to eat, since slow roasting can’t be rushed. Your guests will smell it long before they see it. Autumn and winter afternoons in Rotherhithe get dark early: about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while you are at the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
Before we arrive
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
Get a quote
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
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What affects the price in Rotherhithe
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The number of people
- Whether you want china
- Travel to Rotherhithe
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
What to tell us
To get the best quote, send us:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Dietary requirements
- Where the event is
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards