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Funeral Wake Catering in Sanderstead
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Funeral wake catering in Sanderstead.
- Celebrations of life
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Family get-togethers after a service
A hog roast near Sanderstead
Planning for dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
Food is served as everyone gathers, calmly and without fuss.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
Funeral wake catering near Sanderstead
Wakes are frequently arranged at short notice. Get in touch as soon as the date is set, and we will give you a quick answer. We serve apple sauce, new potatoes and roast pork in rolls or on plates, and we are often booked for memorial gatherings and gatherings after a cremation.
Wakes in Sanderstead are often at home, a church hall or a pub with a garden. We need an outdoor spot to cook, which we can help you think through. Timings are planned around your wake, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
- Area
- Sanderstead (CR2, CR8)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What we serve, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
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Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to sandwiches, a hog roast is a warm meal, especially in colder months. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why us?
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Timed around your day
- Our staff serve and clear
Take a look at how we price or what a hog roast costs.
Before you choose a spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- Space away from the building and any trees
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
Sanderstead 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 photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Here’s what affects the price:
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Crockery choices
- Travel to Sanderstead
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The address or postcode
- Rough numbers
- What the outdoor space is like
- The date and when you’d like to eat
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.
Sanderstead: halls, homes and travel
Sanderstead is about 2 miles east of Purley, in Greater London. We cater wakes at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Sanderstead. Sanderstead is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Sanderstead to London (11 miles away).
If there isn’t room at home, a hall or club near Sanderstead may suit. Relatives driving in can use the A2022 to reach Sanderstead.
We cater wakes across the CR2 and CR8 postcode area. Streets in the area include Hyde Road, Brian Avenue and Sundown Avenue, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Being close to the A2022, Sanderstead is simple for us to get to. Other places close to Sanderstead we cover include Riddlesdown (1 mile south-west), Kenley (1 mile south-west), South Croydon (1 mile north-west), Selsdon (1 mile north-east) and Hamsey Green (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (11 miles north), City of Westminster (13 miles north), Marylebone (13 miles north), Kensington (12 miles north-west), St Pancras (13 miles north) and Shoreditch (13 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Croydon Airport Visitor Centre (2.1 miles north-west) and St George's Walk (2.7 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Duppas Hill and Foxley Wood.
- Nearby schools include Riddlesdown Collegiate (0.7 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include Selsdon Park Hotel (0.9 miles east)
- Local facilities include County Borough of Croydon (2.6 miles north)
Occasions we serve in Sanderstead
We serve calmly and clear away discreetly.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Typical bookings include:
- Celebrations of life
- Home wakes
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
After a service at Church of All Saints, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What your quote should include
- Who carves and who serves
- A clear list of what’s included
- Travel and any London charges
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
The process
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. In late September, sunset in Sanderstead is about 7:05pm; in December, about 3:55pm, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
Preparing for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Give us a contact number for the day
Getting a price
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Sanderstead, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, use our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Sanderstead
Which station is closest to Sanderstead?
Riddlesdown station, about 0.8 miles west of the centre.
What if our house in Sanderstead has no side access?
It depends on access: a rear gate or yard normally works. Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Where does the hog roast go?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a picture if you are unsure.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Is a week’s notice enough?
We will always try. Send the date and venue for a quick answer.
Can you work around our timings?
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?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
Do you cater in village halls?
Most places, if the roaster can cook outside.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- 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