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Hog Roast for a Wake in Shirley, Greater London
We bring a hog roast for the wake to Shirley and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Memorial gatherings
- Pub and club wakes
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
A hog roast near Shirley
How our funeral wake catering works in Shirley
We roast quietly on site while the service takes place, ready for when everyone comes back. Our staff serve calmly and clear away discreetly. Whether it is church and village hall wakes and one-year memorials, we will put together a menu of salads, rotisserie chicken and halloumi skewers and more.
For a wake in Shirley, a hall or club with a yard or garden is frequently simplest, though home can work with a garden and side access. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
- Where
- Shirley (CR0, SE25, CR9)
- Region
- Greater London
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What a hog roast costs
There’s no fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Crockery choices
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Travel to Shirley
- How many people are eating
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
What we need to know
To get the best quote, tell us:
- The address or postcode
- Your date and serving time
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Dietary requirements
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
What else we do in Shirley
Arranging a wake in Shirley
Shirley is about 2 miles north-east of Croydon, in Greater London. Wakes in Shirley are part of our patch, along with the towns and villages around it. Shirley is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Shirley to London (8 miles away).
Local halls and clubs near Shirley can host a wake if home is too small. Relatives arriving by train should know that Elmers End station is about 1.2 miles away.
This part of Greater London takes in CR0, SE25 and CR9, and we can cater your wake anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Poppy Lane, Homer Road and Craven Road, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Being close to the A232, Shirley is easy for us to reach. For wakes just outside Shirley, we cover Monks Orchard (1 mile north), Shirley Oaks (1 mile west), Addiscombe (1 mile west), Ashburton (1 mile north-west) and Woodside (1 mile north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as London (8 miles north), City of Westminster (10 miles north-west), Marylebone (10 miles north-west), Kensington (10 miles north-west), St Pancras (10 miles north) and Shoreditch (10 miles north).
A little further out are National Psychosis Unit (1 mile east) and Addiscombe (1.2 miles west). Open spaces near Shirley include Duppas Hill and Bramley Bank.
- Nearby schools include Orchard Way Primary School (0.6 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Cricketers pub (under half a mile west)
For event organisers in Shirley
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and it suits fussy eaters.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Planning the wake in Shirley
There are options for those who don’t eat pork.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Here are some of the most popular:
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Memorial events
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Wakes at a local club
Relatives driving in can use the A232 to reach Shirley.
Comparing caterers
- Travel and any London charges
- VAT, if it applies
- Allergen information for every dish
- Exactly what’s included in the price
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a venue’s set menu, a hog roast at a hall is frequently simpler. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Why us?
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- A clear quote with everything listed
Take a look at how we price or what a hog roast costs.
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Shirley
Can you get a hog roast into a London garden in Shirley?
It depends on access: a rear gate or yard usually works. Tell us about steps, gates and parking and we will advise.
Can you cater after a service at St George The Martyr Church?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
What if things run late?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
Will there be enough to go round?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so a good estimate matters. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
Can we just hire the roaster?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Can you cater in Shirley?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Shirley and the rest of Greater London included. Send us the address for a quote.
Do you cater in village halls?
Homes, halls, clubs and venues, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook.
The process
We get there well ahead of service, since slow roasting can’t be rushed. The smell normally brings people over long before we carve. For a summer wake in Shirley, there’s light until about 9:20pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
How to prepare
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
How to get a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
Our staff are discreet and respectful.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- Space away from the building and any trees
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- A friend or relative we can call
As a London location, Shirley is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and access takes planning: 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.
On the menu in Shirley
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- 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
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards