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Hog Roast for a Wake in Waddon, Greater London
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Waddon and the surrounding area.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Memorial gatherings
- Church and village hall wakes
Funeral wake catering in Waddon
How our funeral wake catering works in Waddon
Wakes are often arranged at short notice. Contact us as soon as you have a date, and we will tell you right away whether we can help. For wakes at home and memorial gatherings, we can cook rotisserie chicken, new potatoes and salads and more.
Wakes in Waddon are often at home, a church hall or a pub with a garden. In London, outdoor space for the roaster is the thing to check, which we can help you think through. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Area
- Waddon (CR0, CR2, SM6)
- Region
- Greater London
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Where the roaster can go in Waddon
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- A hall or room for eating
- A short route for the equipment
- Approval from the landlord or committee
Waddon is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and access can be tight: let us know how we reach the cooking spot and where we can park.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the roaster
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
What affects the price in Waddon
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Whether you want china
- The number of people
- The journey to the venue
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
What to tell us
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- A photo of the cooking area
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Your date and serving time
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. Use our quote form.
FAQs for Waddon
What’s the nearest station to Waddon?
Waddon station, in Waddon itself.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St George: can you cater?
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. Tell us where you’ll gather.
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. A picture helps.
Can you serve on plates?
Plates come as standard, and china is available on request.
Do you bring plates?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We do not offer halal meat.
Do we need our own staff?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Is mains power needed?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
Wake catering near Waddon
Waddon is about 1 mile west of Croydon, in Greater London. We cover wakes in Waddon, as well as the surrounding area. We cater all 764 towns and villages in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 9 miles away.
If relatives are coming by rail, Waddon station serves Waddon directly. A club or hall near Waddon gives space for everyone and outdoor room for the roaster.
We cover wakes in every part of the CR0, CR2 and SM6 postcode area. Your wake could be at a house on Abbey Road, Alton Road and Epsom Road, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. If your venue is just outside Waddon, we also cover Old Town (1 mile north-east), Bandonhill (1 mile west), Beddington (1 mile north-west), Russell Hill (1 mile south-west) and Roundshaw (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cater in London (9 miles north), City of Westminster (11 miles north), Marylebone (11 miles north), Kensington (10 miles north), St Pancras (11 miles north) and Shoreditch (11 miles north).
Nearby you will also find County Borough of Croydon (0.8 miles north-east) and Croydon Airport Visitor Centre (0.6 miles south-west). Open spaces near Waddon include Duppas Hill and Roundshaw Downs.
- Nearby schools include St Andrew's CofE School (under half a mile north) and Rutherford School (1.4 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Waddon Hotel (under half a mile north-west)
Towns and villages near Waddon
Other occasions in Waddon
Why choose funeral wake catering in Waddon?
Quiet, respectful service.
Whatever the occasion in Waddon, a slow roast goes a long way. We’re often asked to cater:
- Church and village hall wakes
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Home wakes
After a service at Church of St George, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Before you book anyone
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Allergen information for every dish
- Travel and any London charges
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
How the day works
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so tell us as soon as plans change. Late-December sunset in Waddon is about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:20pm.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- 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 clear away discreetly.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Getting a price
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your wake: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Planners, venues and businesses
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.
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Planning for dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
We arrive in good time and roast quietly, out of the way of arriving guests.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
About the food
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, easy to eat standing up. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there is a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so nobody misses out.
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with sandwich platters, a hog roast is a warm meal, especially in colder months. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Why Waddon hosts choose us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Fresh carving at the serving station
Take a look at our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away