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Hog Roast for a Wake in Roundshaw, Greater London
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Funeral wake catering in Roundshaw.
- Memorial gatherings
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Hall gatherings after a service
Funeral wake catering in Roundshaw
Funeral wake catering near Roundshaw
After a funeral in Roundshaw, 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. We serve roast pork in rolls or on plates, apple sauce and halloumi skewers, and we’re regularly asked to cater wakes at a local club and gatherings at the family home.
In Roundshaw, a hall with outdoor space is often the easiest option. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Location
- Roundshaw (SM6, CR8, CR0)
- County
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
After a funeral in Roundshaw
Roundshaw is about 2 miles south-west of Croydon, in Greater London. A hog roast suits wakes around Roundshaw, whatever the venue. Roundshaw is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Roundshaw to London (10 miles away).
If the funeral is at a church such as St. Paul's, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. If there is not room at home, a hall or club near Roundshaw may suit.
Anywhere in SM6, CR8 and CR0, we can roast on site for your guests. Whether your wake is on Link Lane, Milton Road and Redwing Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Russell Hill (1 mile east), Bandonhill (1 mile north), Peaks Hill (1 mile south), Waddon (1 mile north-east) and Wallington (1 mile north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as London (10 miles north), City of Westminster (11 miles north), Marylebone (11 miles north), Kensington (11 miles north), St Pancras (12 miles north) and Shoreditch (12 miles north).
A little further out are St George's Walk (2 miles north-east) and Purley War Memorial Hospital (1.2 miles south-east). The countryside around Roundshaw includes Roundshaw Downs and Duppas Hill.
- Nearby schools include Wilson's School (less than half a mile north-east) and The John Fisher School (0.6 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Whispering Moon pub (0.9 miles north-west)
- Other local spots include County Borough of Croydon (1.9 miles north-east)
Before you choose a spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- A level outdoor area
- A hall or room for eating
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
Roundshaw 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 you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the roaster
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
Working with your venue
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Prices and what affects them
Each price is built from:
- The journey to the venue
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Site access
- How many people are eating
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
What we need to know
When you enquire, please mention:
- The venue or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- An estimate of numbers
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Events we cater in Roundshaw
Nobody in the family has to cook or serve.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Roundshaw and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Wakes in village halls
- Ashes ceremonies
- Remembrance days
- Pub and club wakes
Relatives arriving by train should know that Wallington station is about 0.9 miles away.
What your quote should include
- A clear list of what’s included
- The space, cover and access they need
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
Planning for dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
Name a friend or relative as our contact, so the immediate family isn’t disturbed.
China crockery is available on request.
A closer look at the menu
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal.
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll, just as they should.
Roundshaw: your questions answered
What if our house in Roundshaw has no side access?
It depends on access: a rear gate or yard generally works. Tell us about steps, gates and parking and we will advise.
Could you cook in Waddon Ponds?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Ask them first.
What about coeliacs?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
What if things run late?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
How big a hog will we need?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
When do you start roasting?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Is mains power needed?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
Do you provide china?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
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How it works
Here’s how the day typically runs: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the roast cooks gently through the day, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. Wakes in Roundshaw are generally in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, but by late December it is dark at about 3:55pm.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- The roast cooks while you are at the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We pack up quietly.
How to prepare
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
How to get a price
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your wake for a quote: use our quote form.
Planning help
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with family members cooking, we take the cooking off the family’s hands. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why Roundshaw hosts choose us
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Our staff serve and clear
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards