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Hog Roast for a Wake in Thamesmead, Greater London
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Thamesmead and the surrounding area.
- Gatherings at the family home
- Wakes in village halls
- Ashes ceremonies
Funeral wake catering in Thamesmead
Step by step
Service is quick once we start carving: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, and sides go out at the same time. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. In late September, sunset in Thamesmead is about 7:05pm; in December, about 3:50pm, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- 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 tidy up and leave without fuss.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Send final numbers in good time
- Let us know about tight access
How to get a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
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Funeral wake catering near Thamesmead
We know families have a lot to arrange: one call, one quote and quiet, reliable service. On the menu are roast pork in rolls or on plates, apple sauce and new potatoes, and typical bookings are for ashes ceremonies and wakes at home.
For a wake in Thamesmead, a hall or club with a yard or garden is frequently simplest. Timings are planned around your wake, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
- Where
- Thamesmead (SE28, SE2, DA18)
- Region
- Greater London
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
For event organisers in Thamesmead
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
If you’re booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We will fit in with site rules.
Prices and what affects them
Things that change the price:
- Distance from us
- How long the roast and service take
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- How many people are eating
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to include:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The venue or postcode
- An estimate of numbers
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, use our quote form.
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FAQs for Thamesmead
What if our house in Thamesmead has no side access?
It depends on access: a rear gate or yard generally works. Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What’s the nearest station to Thamesmead?
The closest is Abbey Wood station, roughly 1 mile away.
Do you serve the food?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
When do you start roasting?
Hours rather than minutes. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
What happens in bad weather?
Rain does not stop the cooking. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
What about coeliacs?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
How quickly can you cater a wake?
Frequently, yes. Contact us as soon as you have a date and we’ll answer right away.
Space, access and the venue
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- A friend or relative we can call
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
Thamesmead 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 in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the roaster
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
What comes off the roaster
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
We dress smartly and keep a low profile.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
Thamesmead: halls, homes and travel
Thamesmead is about 2 miles north-east of Plumstead, in Greater London. Thamesmead and the surrounding area are covered for wakes. We bring hog roasts to all 764 towns and villages in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 10 miles away.
If there is not room at home, a hall or club near Thamesmead may suit. If the funeral is at a church such as St Paul, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
We cater wakes across SE28, SE2 and DA18. Whether your wake is on Attlee Road, Aisher Road and Carlyle Road or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Crossness (1 mile south-east), Dagenham Dock (1 mile north-east), Barking Riverside (1 mile north-west), Thames View Estate (2 miles north-west) and Hornchurch Marshes (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in London (10 miles west), City of Westminster (12 miles west), Marylebone (12 miles west), Kensington (14 miles west), St Pancras (11 miles west) and Shoreditch (9 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Erith and District Hospital (2.6 miles south-east) and River (1.9 miles north-east). Open spaces near Thamesmead include Crossness Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Harris Garrard Academy (0.6 miles south-east)
Why choose a hog roast in Thamesmead?
Compared with a venue’s set menu, a hog roast at home or a hall can be simpler and better value. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why book with us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Planned to your running order
Take a look at our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Who books funeral wake catering in Thamesmead?
We serve calmly and clear away discreetly.
However big or small the event in Thamesmead, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings frequently include:
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Remembrance gatherings
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Abbey Wood station, about 1 mile south.
Before you book anyone
- If the price includes VAT
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- What the price includes, item by item
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away