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Funeral Wake Catering for South Bank
Funeral wake catering in South Bank: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Life celebrations
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Church and village hall wakes
Funeral wake catering in South Bank
About our funeral wake catering in South Bank
Roast pork with salads, new potatoes and coleslaw makes a proper meal, or rolls keep it simple. Chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option are there for anyone who does not eat pork. Whether it is gatherings after scattering ashes and remembrance days, we can cook new potatoes, apple sauce and rotisserie chicken for your guests.
In South Bank, a wake might be at home, a hall or a local pub. We need an outdoor spot to cook, which we can help you think through. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
- Area
- South Bank (SE1, WC2E, WC2N)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
Name a friend or relative as our contact, so the family can focus on guests.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Why choose funeral wake catering in South Bank?
One roast feeds everyone together, so people can sit and talk.
Whatever the occasion in South Bank, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings often include:
- Remembrance days
- Gatherings at the family home
- Wakes in village halls
- Gatherings after a cremation
Relatives driving in can use the A301 and A302 to reach South Bank.
What to look for in a quote
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- What crockery is supplied
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Nearby places to South Bank
What else we do in South Bank
Questions from South Bank
Can you cater after a service at St John's 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.
Can you do a hog roast in Jubilee Gardens?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Ask them first.
How much will it be?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
Do you provide china?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Can you wait?
Name someone we can call and we’ll serve when everyone is there.
Can you work around our timings?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will fit around changes.
Can you do something else?
We can add alternatives for those who need them.
South Bank: halls, homes and travel
South Bank is about 1 mile west of London, in Greater London. We cover South Bank and its neighbours for wakes. South Bank is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover.
Families holding a service at St John's Church often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready. If relatives are coming by rail, London Waterloo station serves South Bank directly.
We cater wakes across SE1, WC2E and WC2N. Streets in the area include York Road, Spur Road and Lower Road, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. You will find South Bank on the A301 and A302, so it’s easy for us to reach with the equipment. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Waterloo (1 mile south-east), Adelphi (1 mile north-west), Charing Cross (1 mile north-west), Temple (1 mile north-east) and Aldwych (1 mile north). We also serve nearby towns such as Kensington (4 miles west), Walthamstow (7 miles north-east), Hampstead (4 miles north-west), Ruislip (14 miles west), Stockwell (3 miles south) and Orpington (13 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Baynard's Castle (0.9 miles north-east) and Royal Waterloo Hospital for Children and Women (within half a mile north-east). Within reach you will find Barnsbury Wood and St. James's Park Lake.
- Local schools include London Nautical School (under half a mile north-east) and St Andrew's and St John's Church of England Primary School (under half a mile east)
- Pubs nearby include The Hole In The Wall pub (within half a mile east)
- Local facilities include The BFI Reuben Library (less than half a mile north-east) and Liberty of the Savoy (within half a mile north)
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we will confirm what we can provide.
How the day works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we have agreed, and get on with roasting and serving. Wakes in South Bank are generally in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, though in December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- Share the date, place and rough numbers.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
How to prepare
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
How to get a price
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
Planning help
What we serve, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Compared with family members cooking, we take the cooking off the family’s hands. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Why book with us
- Served at the time you choose
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
See how we price or the cost guide.
What affects the price in South Bank
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- The journey to the venue
- How long the roast and service take
- Numbers
- Crockery choices
A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What we need to know
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Allergies we should know about
- Roughly how many people
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- What the outdoor space is like
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
Where the roaster can go in South Bank
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A hall or room for eating
- Space away from the building and any trees
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
South Bank is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and access can be tight: let us know how we reach the cooking spot and where we can park.
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the roaster
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away