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Hog Roast for a Wake in Upton, Greater London
We bring a hog roast for the wake across Upton and Greater London, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Family meals after a funeral
- Memorial events
Planning an event in Upton?
What we serve, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll.
Funeral wake catering in Upton, carved to order
Served on plates with salads and potatoes, a hog roast is a full meal, or rolls keep it simple. Chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option are there for anyone who doesn’t eat pork. Typical bookings include ashes ceremonies and one-year memorials, serving rotisserie chicken, roast pork in rolls or on plates and halloumi skewers.
For a wake in Upton, a hall or club with a yard or garden is often simplest, though home can work with a garden and side access. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
- Location
- Upton (DA6, DA7, DA16)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Why choose a hog roast in Upton?
Compared with a venue’s set menu, a hog roast at home or a hall can be simpler and better value. For larger numbers, a hog roast is normally good value, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why book our hog roast in Upton
- Timed around your day
- An itemised quote
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
See our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
What a hog roast costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The journey to the venue
- Menu choices and extras
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- The number of people
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Your date and serving time
- The address or postcode
- Your menu choices
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- A friend or relative we can call
Upton 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 photo and we will tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
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Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Some ideas:
- Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
We serve when people arrive, calmly and without fuss.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who do not eat pork.
How it works
The roaster is gas-fired, so we don’t need mains power to cook, though a socket nearby is handy for lighting. Wakes in Upton are generally in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, though in December it is dark by about 3:50pm.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- We set up and roast while you’re at the service.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Let us know about tight access
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or DA6 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Questions from Upton
What if our house in Upton has no side access?
It depends on access: a rear gate or yard typically works. Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Can you do a hog roast in Danson Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
What happens in bad weather?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
What if things run late?
We work back from when you want to eat, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
What if people arrive late?
Name someone we can call and we’ll adjust.
What about coeliacs?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
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 do we need to organise?
Not much: the space and a contact.
Events we cater in Upton
Quiet, respectful service.
In Upton and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Remembrance days
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Home wakes
For family travelling by train, Bexleyheath station serves Upton directly.
Questions to ask before you book
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Whether travel is included
- Staffing on the day
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
Upton: halls, homes and travel
Upton is about 1 mile east of Welling, in Greater London. From village halls to gardens and fields, wakes around Upton suit a hog roast. Upton is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Upton to London (about 10 miles away).
If the funeral is at a church such as Trinity Baptist Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. A club or hall near Upton gives space for everyone and outdoor room for the roaster.
Here we cover the DA6, DA7 and DA16 postcode area, and we can cater your wake anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Lion Road, Upton Road and Freta Road, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Bexleyheath (1 mile east), Crook Log (1 mile west), Blendon (1 mile south-west), Bexley (1 mile south) and Welling (1 mile west). Further out, we also cater in London (10 miles west), City of Westminster (13 miles west), Marylebone (13 miles west), Kensington (15 miles west), St Pancras (12 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (10 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Broadway Shopping Centre (0.5 miles south-east) and Colyers (1.8 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Summer Hill and Wansunt Pit.
- Schools near Upton include Bexleyheath Academy (under half a mile east) and St Catherine's Catholic School (1 mile east)
- Local pubs include The Golden Lion pub (within half a mile south)
Working with your venue
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards