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Funeral Wake Catering for Upper Ruxley
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the wake makes the food part of your wake in Upper Ruxley.
- Celebrations of life
- Church and village hall wakes
- Anniversary memorials
Funeral wake catering in Upper Ruxley
How our funeral wake catering works in Upper Ruxley
While you’re at the service, the roast cooks quietly, so food is ready when people arrive. Our staff serve calmly and clear away discreetly. For gatherings after a cremation and wakes at home, we can cook roast pork in rolls or on plates, rotisserie chicken and new potatoes.
In Upper Ruxley, a hall with outdoor space is frequently the easiest option, though home can work with a garden and side access. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Where
- Upper Ruxley (DA14)
- Region
- Greater London
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Arranging a wake in Upper Ruxley
Upper Ruxley is about 2 miles south-east of Sidcup, in Greater London. A hog roast suits wakes around Upper Ruxley, whatever the venue. We bring hog roasts to 764 places in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 12 miles away.
After a service at St Botolph's Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. Upper Ruxley is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We cater wakes across DA14 and the streets around it. From Maidstone Road and Old Maidstone Road or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. Other places close to Upper Ruxley we cover include Ruxley (1 mile north-west), Hockenden (1 mile south-east), Stonehill Green (1 mile east), Foots Cray (1 mile west) and North Cray (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include London (12 miles north-west), City of Westminster (15 miles north-west), Marylebone (14 miles north-west), St Pancras (14 miles north-west), Shoreditch (12 miles north-west) and Walthamstow (14 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Queen Mary's Hospital (1.8 miles west) and Eynsford Castle (4.2 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find The Warren and Summer Hill.
- Local schools include Kemnal Technology College (1.3 miles west)
Working with your venue
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
The menu, dish by dish
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved thick or thin, as people like it, and served hot.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing go with the pork perfectly. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
Also near Upper Ruxley
Other occasions in Upper Ruxley
Where the roaster can go in Upper Ruxley
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- A friend or relative we can call
- A short route for the equipment
- Clearance from walls and branches
As a London location, Upper Ruxley 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 you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
From the roaster
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Some families mix a hog roast with cakes brought by friends. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Why book with us
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Carved to order by a chef
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
Read our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Questions from Upper Ruxley
Do you cater at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Which station is closest to Upper Ruxley?
The closest is Swanley station, roughly 1.7 miles away.
How much does a hog roast cost?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
When do you start roasting?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Can you do something else?
Yes, add chicken or a vegetarian option.
What comes with the hog roast?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
What if the service runs late?
We wait: a cooked roast can be held for a while.
How much room do you need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a picture if you’re unsure.
What affects the price in Upper Ruxley
Your quote depends on:
- How many people are eating
- Whether you want china
- Time on site
- Distance from us
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
What we need to know
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- A picture of the cooking area
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Your date and serving time
- Any venue rules
Send us the date, the address or DA14 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
Who books funeral wake catering in Upper Ruxley?
The family can spend time with guests.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Upper Ruxley, such as:
- Wakes at a local club
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
Relatives arriving by train should know that Swanley station, about 1.7 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- Whether travel is included
- Allergen information for every dish
- The full menu and the sides
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
How the day works
The roaster is gas-fired, so we do not need mains power to cook, though a socket nearby is handy for lighting. For a summer wake in Upper Ruxley, there’s light until about 9:20pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We pack up quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Get a quote
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Upper Ruxley, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, use our quote form.
Planning help
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Not everyone eats pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
We set up quietly and start the roast early, well away from the entrance.
Add chicken as an alternative.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, 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