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Funeral Wake Catering in South Croydon
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the wake makes the food part of your wake in South Croydon.
- Ashes ceremonies
- Pub and club wakes
- Hall gatherings after a service
Book a hog roast in South Croydon
How our funeral wake catering works in South Croydon
After a funeral in South Croydon, people need somewhere to gather and something warm to eat. Roast pork in a roll or on a plate is comforting and familiar, and it takes the cooking off the family. On the menu are apple sauce, roast pork in rolls or on plates and rotisserie chicken, and we’re regularly asked to cater pub and club wakes and life celebrations.
Wakes in South Croydon are frequently 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. You’ll know what’s included before you book: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- South Croydon (CR2, CR8, CR0)
- County
- Greater London
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Planning the wake in South Croydon
It feeds everyone at once, so people can sit and talk.
In South Croydon and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Memorial events
- One-year memorials
- Ashes ceremonies
- Celebrations of life
For family travelling by train, Sanderstead station serves South Croydon directly.
What to look for in a quote
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Allergen information for every dish
- Whether VAT is included
Common questions in South Croydon
Can you get a hog roast into a London garden in South Croydon?
Often, if there’s a rear gate, a front garden or a yard we can use. Tell us about steps, gates and parking and we’ll advise.
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Augustine: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
What space does the roaster need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll check it with you before booking.
Is crockery included?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Generally. Contact us when the date is set and we will answer straight away.
What’s the price?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we will quote.
When do you start roasting?
Hours rather than minutes. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
Prices and what affects them
There’s no fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Numbers
- How long the roast and service take
- Whether you want china
- Site access
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
What we need to know
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- An estimate of numbers
- Allergies we should know about
- Any venue rules
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Every wake is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your wake for a quote: use our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken goes into rolls or onto plates.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
We hold the food if people are delayed; just let us know.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
How it works
Your timings come first. If things run late, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so keep us posted on the day. For a summer wake in South Croydon, there is light until about 9:20pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
How to get a price
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Nearby places to South Croydon
What else we do in South Croydon
Organising for someone else?
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
After a funeral in South Croydon
South Croydon is about 1 mile south of Croydon, in Greater London. From village halls to gardens and fields, wakes around South Croydon suit a hog roast. South Croydon is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we cater. Our nearest city page is London, about 10 miles away.
If there is not room at home, a hall or club near South Croydon may suit. After a service at Church of St Augustine, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
We cater wakes across the CR2, CR8 and CR0 postcode area. Local streets include Edgar Road, Bynes Road and Grange Road; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Croydon (1 mile north), Coombe (1 mile north-east), Sanderstead (1 mile south-east), Riddlesdown (2 miles south) and Selsdon (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in London (10 miles north), City of Westminster (11 miles north), Marylebone (12 miles north), Kensington (11 miles north-west), St Pancras (12 miles north) and Shoreditch (12 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include St George's Walk (1.4 miles north) and Purley War Memorial Hospital (1.2 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Roundshaw Downs and Duppas Hill.
- Schools near South Croydon include Harris Academy Purley (0.6 miles west) and Rutherford School (0.8 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Purley Arms (within half a mile south-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include County Borough of Croydon (1.3 miles north)
Space, access and the venue
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- Clearance from walls and branches
- A friend or relative we can call
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
South Croydon 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.
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in South Croydon
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to a cold buffet, a warm plated meal is more comforting. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Why us?
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Carved to order by a chef
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
Take a look at how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away