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Funeral Wake Catering for The Wrythe
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast for the wake in The Wrythe.
- Ashes ceremonies
- Wakes at home
- Hall gatherings after a service
Funeral wake catering in The Wrythe
Funeral wake catering in The Wrythe, slow-roasted on site
We know families have a lot to arrange: one call, one quote and quiet, reliable service. For one-year memorials and celebration-of-life gatherings, we’ll put together a menu of apple sauce, halloumi skewers and salads and more.
In The Wrythe, a hall with outdoor space is often the easiest option, though home can work with a garden and side access. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
- Where
- The Wrythe (SM5, SM6, SM1)
- Region
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What we serve, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, balancing the rich, salty pork.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal.
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What else we do in The Wrythe
How we price a hog roast for the wake
There is no fixed price list, because every wake is different. The main factors are:
- Time on site
- Menu choices and extras
- Whether you want china
- How easy it is to reach the spot
A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Details that help
These are the details we need:
- Allergies we should know about
- What the outdoor space is like
- An estimate of numbers
- Your menu choices
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for The Wrythe, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
How the day works
A typical booking goes like this: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the roast cooks gently through the day, and our chef carves it when you’re ready. Most wakes in The Wrythe are held in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, but by late December it’s dark at about 3:55pm.
- Get in touch when the date is set.
- We confirm the space.
- We cook on site.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Get a quote
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
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Why choose funeral wake catering in The Wrythe?
If the service runs late, the food waits.
We’re regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around The Wrythe, such as:
- Church and village hall wakes
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Gatherings at the family home
- Remembrance days
For family travelling by train, Carshalton station serves The Wrythe directly.
Before booking anyone
- What crockery is supplied
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Allergen information for every dish
Why choose a hog roast in The Wrythe?
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why book with us
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Planned to your running order
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Working with your venue
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Looking after everyone
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Stuffing generally contains gluten
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Check with family about dietary needs
Our staff are discreet and respectful.
Ask about china.
Before you choose a spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A short route for the equipment
- A level outdoor area
- A safe distance from the hall
As a London location, The Wrythe is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and access takes planning: 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’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in The Wrythe
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
Wakes in The Wrythe: venues and practical details
The Wrythe is about 7 miles south of Stockwell, in Greater London. We cater wakes across The Wrythe and nearby, from gardens to fields. The Wrythe is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. Our bookings stretch from The Wrythe to London (about 9 miles away).
If there is not room at home, a hall or club near The Wrythe may suit. If the funeral is at a church such as Bishop Andrewes Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
This part of Greater London takes in SM5, SM6 and SM1. We can cater a wake on streets such as Elm Road, Byne Road and Mill Lane or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Carshalton (1 mile south), Wallington (1 mile south-east), Rosehill (1 mile north-west), St Helier (1 mile north-west) and Benhilton (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (9 miles north), City of Westminster (10 miles north), Marylebone (10 miles north), Kensington (9 miles north), St Pancras (11 miles north) and Shoreditch (11 miles north).
A little further out are Municipal Borough of Sutton and Cheam (1.8 miles south-west) and Honeywood Museum (0.6 miles south). Within reach you will find The Spinney Local Nature Reserve and Duppas Hill.
- Local schools include Carshalton High School for Girls (under half a mile south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Railway Tavern (within half a mile south)
FAQs for The Wrythe
Can you cater after a service at Bishop Andrewes Church?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
What if our house in The Wrythe has no side access?
Frequently, if there is a rear gate, a front garden or a yard we can use. Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Is there an alternative to pork?
There are chicken, vegetarian and vegan alternatives. Halal isn’t available.
How much room do you need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will check it with you before booking.
What happens in bad weather?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Do you need anything from the family?
Only the place, numbers and a contact. We will handle the rest.
How quickly can you cater a wake?
We do our best at short notice. Send the date and venue for a quick answer.
Who serves?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards