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Hog Roast for a Wake in St Paul's Cray, Greater London
Funeral wake catering in St Paul's Cray: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Anniversary memorials
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
Funeral wake catering in St Paul's Cray
Funeral wake catering near St Paul's Cray
We keep things simple for families: a short conversation, a clear quote and a calm service on the day. Whether it’s home wakes and gatherings at clubs and pubs, we will put together a menu of new potatoes, rotisserie chicken and apple sauce for your guests.
In St Paul's Cray, a hall with outdoor space is frequently the easiest option. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Location
- St Paul's Cray (BR5, BR7)
- Region
- Greater London
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Wakes in St Paul's Cray: venues and practical details
St Paul's Cray is about 1 mile north of Orpington, in Greater London. We cover wakes in St Paul's Cray, as well as the surrounding area. St Paul's Cray is one of 764 places in Greater London where we cater. You can also see our page for London, about 11 miles away.
If the funeral is at a church such as St Barnabas, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of St Paul's Cray; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We bring hog roasts to wakes all over the BR5 and BR7 postcode area. Whether your wake is on Main Road, Murray Road and Rushet Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Close by, we cover wakes in St Mary Cray (1 mile south), Poverest (1 mile south), Derry Downs (1 mile south), Orpington (1 mile south) and Kevington (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (11 miles north-west), City of Westminster (14 miles north-west), Marylebone (14 miles north-west), Kensington (15 miles north-west), St Pancras (13 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (12 miles north-west).
A little further out are Lullingstone Castle (4.8 miles south-east) and London Borough of Bromley Museum (1.5 miles south). Open spaces near St Paul's Cray include The Warren and Summer Hill.
- Local schools include Walsingham School (under half a mile north) and Kemnal Technology College (0.9 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Blue Anchor Public House (0.5 miles south-east)
Why choose funeral wake catering in St Paul's Cray?
Alternatives are available.
We’re regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around St Paul's Cray, such as:
- Family get-togethers after a service
- One-year memorials
- Gatherings at the family home
- Memorial gatherings
Relatives arriving by train should know that St Mary Cray station serves St Paul's Cray directly.
What your quote should include
- How many staff will carve and serve
- A clear list of what’s included
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, roasted until golden.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, so halloumi and vegetable skewers ensure they’re not left with just salad.
What a hog roast costs
We work out each quote from:
- How long the roast and service take
- The number of people
- Distance from us
- Crockery choices
The main driver is numbers: the price per head usually falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
Details that help
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The address or postcode
- A photo of the cooking area
- Your menu choices
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. Fill in our quote form.
FAQs for St Paul's Cray
Which station is closest to St Paul's Cray?
St Mary Cray station, in St Paul's Cray itself.
Can you cater after a service at St Barnabas?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Do you need anything from the family?
Not much: the space and a contact.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
Is there an alternative to pork?
Chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Halal is not available.
Can you do gluten-free?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we’ll bring them. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
What space does the roaster need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will confirm the space with your quote.
What comes with the hog roast?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Planners, venues and businesses
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.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Some ideas:
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
We clear away discreetly once everyone has eaten.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
What the cooking area needs
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- A safe distance from the hall
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- Space inside for guests
St Paul's Cray 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.
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
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A hog roast or other catering?
Next to a cold buffet, roast pork on a plate with potatoes is more filling. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why St Paul's Cray hosts choose us
- Our staff serve and clear
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- An itemised quote
Read our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
The process
Rain does not stop the roast, because we cook under cover. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. Autumn and winter afternoons in St Paul's Cray get dark early: about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We pack up quietly.
How to prepare
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Let us know about tight access
Getting a price
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
Read more
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away