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Funeral Wake Catering in Shortlands
Funeral wake catering in Shortlands: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Anniversary memorials
- Gatherings after a cremation
A hog roast near Shortlands
Prices and what affects them
Things that change the price:
- Distance from us
- Numbers
- Plates or china
- Time on site
The main driver is numbers: the price per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Getting an accurate quote
When you enquire, please mention:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
Funeral wake catering in Shortlands, slow-roasted on site
Funerals are typically planned within a week or two. Get in touch as soon as the date is set, and we will tell you right away whether we can help. We’re frequently asked to cater memorial gatherings and life celebrations, with apple sauce, halloumi skewers and new potatoes.
In Shortlands, a hall with outdoor space is often the easiest option, though home can work with a garden and side access. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- Area
- Shortlands (BR2, BR1, BR3)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Also near Shortlands
Also in Shortlands
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a cold buffet, roast pork on a plate with potatoes is more filling. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why book our hog roast in Shortlands
- An itemised quote
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- We bring everything to cook and serve
Take a look at our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
What we serve, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
No hog roast roll is complete without sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce, cutting through the richness of the pork.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and it suits fussy eaters.
Wakes in Shortlands: venues and practical details
Shortlands is about 1 mile south-west of Bromley, in Greater London. Shortlands is well within our area for wakes and the places nearby. We cater all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Shortlands to London (about 8 miles away).
A club or hall near Shortlands gives space for everyone and outdoor room for the roaster. If the funeral is at a church such as St Mark's Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Anywhere in BR2, BR1 and BR3, we can roast on site for your guests. Streets in the area include Hayes Lane, Stone Road and Hayes Road, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. If your venue is just outside Shortlands, we also cover Eden Park (1 mile south-west), Hayes (2 miles south), Bromley Common (2 miles south-east), West Wickham (2 miles south-west) and Southborough (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include London (8 miles north-west), City of Westminster (10 miles north-west), Marylebone (11 miles north-west), Kensington (11 miles north-west), St Pancras (10 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (10 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Bethlem Museum of the Mind (1.6 miles south-east) and The Mall (0.6 miles north-east). The countryside around Shortlands includes Summer Hill and Downham Woodland Walk.
- Local schools include Langley Park School for Girls (1.2 miles south-west) and Holy Trinity College Bromley (1.4 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Richmal Crompton pub (0.6 miles east)
- Other local spots include Municipal Borough of Bromley (0.6 miles east)
Planning the wake in Shortlands
One roast feeds everyone together, so people can eat and share memories.
Whatever the occasion in Shortlands, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We’re often asked to cater:
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Home wakes
- Wakes at a local club
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is Shortlands station, about 0.5 miles north.
What to look for in a quote
- If the price includes VAT
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Any travel or access charges
Where the roaster can go in Shortlands
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- Permission from the hall or venue
- A safe distance from the hall
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
As a London location, Shortlands is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and access takes planning: 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’ll advise.
Popular choices
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
Looking after everyone
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Keep the alternatives labelled
We dress smartly and keep a low profile throughout.
Ask about china.
Common questions in Shortlands
Can you get a hog roast into a London garden in Shortlands?
Frequently, if there is a rear gate, a front garden or a yard we can use. Tell us about steps, gates and parking and we will advise.
What’s the nearest station to Shortlands?
Shortlands station, about 0.5 miles north of the centre.
Do you cover Shortlands?
Yes, Shortlands is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will check the date.
Who serves?
You don’t need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
What if the service runs late?
We wait: a cooked roast can be held for a while.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
Can you work around our timings?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will adjust.
What happens in bad weather?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
How the day works
On the day, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, timed so it’s ready when you want to eat. Wakes in Shortlands are typically in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, but by late December it is dark at about 3:55pm.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We confirm the space.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
Ask for a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or BR2 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
Related guides
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away