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Funeral Wake Catering in Waterloo
Planning a hog roast for the wake in Waterloo? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Remembrance days
- Celebrations of life
Book a hog roast in Waterloo
How it works
Your timings come first. If things run late, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so keep us posted on the day. In winter, it’s dark in Waterloo by about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- We clear away discreetly.
Preparing for the day
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
How to get a price
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your wake for a quote: use our quote form.
Planning help
Funeral wake catering near Waterloo
Wake catering across Waterloo and Greater London, at homes, halls and venues, with the roast cooked on site. On the menu are roast pork in rolls or on plates, salads and new potatoes, and we’re regularly asked to cater ashes ceremonies and remembrance days.
In Waterloo, a hall with outdoor space is often the easiest option, though home can work with a garden and side access. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat.
- Area
- Waterloo (SE1, SE11, WC2N)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
About the food
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we’ll plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Waterloo
Which station is closest to Waterloo?
London Waterloo station, in Waterloo itself.
We are gathering after a service at Christ Church: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Can you roast in the rain?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
Is there an alternative to pork?
Yes, add chicken or a vegetarian option for those who need them.
What if the service runs late?
We wait: a cooked roast can be held for a while.
What about coeliacs?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
What’s included?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
Occasions we serve in Waterloo
If the service runs late, the food waits.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Waterloo and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Home wakes
- Remembrance days
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
Relatives arriving by train should know that Waterloo has its own station, London Waterloo station.
Comparing caterers
- Whether VAT is included
- What crockery is supplied
- Whether travel is included
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
Organising for someone else?
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we will tell you what we can send.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Ask close family about dietary needs
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
What a hog roast costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Plates or china
- The number of people
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Menu choices and extras
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Details that help
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Dietary requirements
- A photo of the cooking area
- Where the event is
- Anything the venue has asked for
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a cold buffet, roast pork on a plate with potatoes is more filling. A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why book our hog roast in Waterloo
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Planned to your running order
- Our staff serve and clear
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Before you choose a spot
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- One contact on the day
- A hall or room for eating
- A safe distance from the hall
As a London location, Waterloo is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and access takes planning: tell us about side or rear access, steps and parking for our vehicle.
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Waterloo
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
Waterloo: halls, homes and travel
Waterloo is about 1 mile west of London, in Greater London. From village halls to gardens and fields, wakes around Waterloo suit a hog roast. Waterloo is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover.
Relatives driving in can use the A301 and A302 to reach Waterloo. After a service at Christ Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Here we cover the SE1, SE11 and WC2N postcode area, so your wake can be anywhere in it. From York Road, Spur Road and Bear Lane or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Being close to the A301 and A302, Waterloo is easy for us to reach. If your venue is just outside Waterloo, we also cover South Bank (1 mile north-west), Bankside (1 mile north-east), Adelphi (1 mile north-west), Temple (1 mile north) and Charing Cross (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cater in Kensington (4 miles west), Walthamstow (7 miles north-east), Hoxton (3 miles north-east), Hampstead (5 miles north-west), Ruislip (14 miles west) and Orpington (12 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Liberty of the Savoy (0.7 miles north-west) and Florence Nightingale Museum (less than half a mile west). The countryside around Waterloo includes Ludgate Hill and Bellenden Road Nature Garden.
- Local schools include Oasis Academy South Bank (within half a mile south) and Oasis Academy South Bank (within half a mile south)
- Pubs nearby include The Duke of Sussex pub (under half a mile east)
- Other local spots include Lambeth Palace Library (less than half a mile south-west)
Towns and villages near Waterloo
What else we do in Waterloo
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away