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Funeral Wake Catering for St Johns
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in St Johns and across Greater London.
- Life celebrations
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Wakes at home
A hog roast near St Johns
About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, turned until the skin is golden.
Funeral wake catering near St Johns
We keep things simple for families: one call, one quote and quiet, reliable service. For wakes at a local club and life celebrations, we can cook new potatoes, salads and rotisserie chicken for your guests.
For a wake in St Johns, a hall or club with a yard or garden is often simplest. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
- Where
- St Johns (SE13, SE10, SE8)
- County
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a cold buffet, roast pork on a plate with potatoes is more filling. 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, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Why St Johns hosts choose us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Served at the time you choose
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
See our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to:
- Travel to St Johns
- Time on site
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Numbers
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What we need to know
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Rough numbers
- A picture of the cooking area
- Where the event is
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, worked back from your serving time. Late-December sunset in St Johns is about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
How to prepare
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Send final numbers in good time
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or SE13 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
Our staff are discreet and respectful.
Add chicken as an alternative.
Wakes in St Johns: venues and practical details
St Johns is about 4 miles south-east of London, in Greater London. We cater wakes at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in St Johns. St Johns is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we cater.
If relatives are coming by rail, St Johns station serves St Johns directly. St Johns is on or near the A2210 and A2211, handy for relatives driving in.
Anywhere in SE13, SE10 and SE8, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Avon Road, Mill Lane and Clare Road, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. With the A2210 and A2211 close by, St Johns is easy for us to reach. Other places close to St Johns we cover include New Cross (1 mile west), Deptford (1 mile north), Lewisham (1 mile south-east), Telegraph Hill (1 mile west) and Ladywell (1 mile south). Further out, we also cater in London (4 miles north-west), City of Westminster (6 miles north-west), Marylebone (6 miles north-west), Kensington (8 miles west), St Pancras (6 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (5 miles north-west).
A little further out are Miller General Hospital (under half a mile north) and Nunhead (1.4 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Brookmill Road Local Nature Reserve and Tower Hill.
- Schools near St Johns include Addey and Stanhope School (less than half a mile north-west) and Laban Centre (0.8 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include Wickham Arms (0.5 miles west)
What the cooking area needs
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- A short route for the equipment
- Space away from the building and any trees
St Johns is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and access can be tight: tell us about side or rear access, steps and parking for our vehicle.
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
From the roaster
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
Events we cater in St Johns
Alternatives are available.
Here’s what people in St Johns most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Remembrance days
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Memorial events
- Wakes at home
For a service at a church like Church of St John, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
What your quote should include
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Any travel or access charges
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Whether plates or china are included
St Johns: your questions answered
Can you do a hog roast in Brookmill Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Can you get a hog roast into a London garden in St Johns?
It depends on access: a rear gate or yard normally works. Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Do we need to provide electricity?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We work back from when you want to eat, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
Is there an alternative to pork?
Chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We do not offer halal meat.
Do we need our own staff?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
For event organisers in St Johns
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We will fit in with site rules.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards