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Funeral Wake Catering for South Wimbledon
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast for the wake in South Wimbledon.
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Home wakes
- Remembrance days
Funeral wake catering for South Wimbledon
Wake catering near South Wimbledon
South Wimbledon is about 1 mile south-east of Wimbledon, in Greater London. We bring a hog roast for the wake to wakes anywhere in South Wimbledon, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. We cater 764 places in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 7 miles away.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, there’s a station right in South Wimbledon: Wimbledon station. For a service at a church like Holy Trinity, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
For wakes in SW19, SW20 and SW17, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. Your wake could be at a house on Gap Road, Mina Road and York Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Other places close to South Wimbledon we cover include Merton (1 mile south-east), Merton Abbey (1 mile south-east), Summerstown (1 mile north-east), Colliers Wood (1 mile east) and Tooting Bec (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (7 miles north-east), City of Westminster (7 miles north), Marylebone (7 miles north), Kensington (6 miles north), St Pancras (8 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (9 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include St Leonard's (2.9 miles east) and St George's Hospital (1 mile north-east). The countryside around South Wimbledon includes Battersea Park Lake and Merton Park Green Walks.
- Local schools include Willington School (0.5 miles north-west) and Wimbledon High School (0.6 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include Wibbas Down Inn (within half a mile west)
About our funeral wake catering in South Wimbledon
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 doesn’t eat pork. Typical bookings include family get-togethers after a service and home wakes, with halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and roast pork in rolls or on plates.
Wakes in South Wimbledon are often at home, a church hall or a pub with a garden. In London, outdoor space for the roaster is the thing to check. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
- Location
- South Wimbledon (SW19, SW20, SW17)
- Region
- 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
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Why choose a hog roast in South Wimbledon?
Compared with family members cooking, a catered hog roast lets everyone be together. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why book with us
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Served at the time you choose
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
About the food
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, and served hot.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, with gluten-free rolls on request.
South Wimbledon: your questions answered
What if our house in South Wimbledon has no side access?
It depends on access: a rear gate or yard normally works. Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
We’re gathering after a service at Holy Trinity: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Do you bring plates?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
Do you serve rolls or plates?
Either: rolls for a simple meal, plates with salads and potatoes for a fuller one.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is usually fine if the venue is happy.
How do we prepare?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We’ll bring the rest.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
What if the service runs late?
We wait: we hold the food until people arrive.
Working with your venue
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Planning for dietary needs
Some guests won’t eat pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Check with family about dietary needs
Name a friend or relative as our contact, so the family can focus on guests.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- One contact on the day
- Space inside for guests
As a London location, South Wimbledon is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and access takes planning: let us know how we reach the cooking spot and where we can park.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we serve
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
Events we cater in South Wimbledon
Quiet, respectful service.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in South Wimbledon. Here are some of the most popular:
- One-year memorials
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Pub and club wakes
- Church and village hall wakes
Local halls and clubs near South Wimbledon can host a wake if home is too small.
Before booking anyone
- Allergen information for every dish
- What the price includes, item by item
- What crockery is supplied
- How many staff will carve and serve
What a hog roast costs
There is no fixed price list, because every wake is different. What matters most:
- How long the roast and service take
- Numbers
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Getting an accurate quote
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- Roughly how many people
- Any venue rules
- The date and time of the event
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Towns and villages near South Wimbledon
Also in South Wimbledon
How the day works
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can get on with your wake. Most wakes in South Wimbledon are held in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, though in December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- We serve quietly.
- We tidy up and go.
How to prepare
- Send final numbers in good time
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Ask for a quote
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
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- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards