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Hog Roast for a Wake in Welling, Greater London
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the wake makes the food part of your wake in Welling.
- Celebrations of life
- Ashes ceremonies
- Wakes in village halls
Slow-roasted pork in Welling
Funeral wake catering in Welling, carved to order
Some families choose a hog roast because it was a favourite. Let us know if there is anything special and we’ll do our best. Popular choices include apple sauce, roast pork in rolls or on plates and new potatoes, and we are frequently booked for church and village hall wakes and anniversary memorials.
For a wake in Welling, a hall or club with a yard or garden is frequently simplest, though home can work with a garden and side access. You’ll know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Welling (DA16, DA15, DA6)
- Region
- Greater London
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Your quote depends on:
- Whether you want china
- Time on site
- Distance from us
- Which meats and sides you choose
A hog roast is frequently 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.
What to tell us
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- The date and time of the event
- Any venue rules
- What the outdoor space is like
- An estimate of numbers
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or DA16 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
What we serve, dish by dish
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it is needed, which keeps it hot and moist right to the last roll.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, balancing the rich, salty pork.
Organising for someone else?
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Step by step
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and our chef carves it when you’re ready. Summer evenings in Welling stay light until about 9:20pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We confirm the space.
- We cook on site.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Send final numbers in good time
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Ask for a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
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Planning the wake in Welling
It copes with timings that shift.
Whatever the occasion in Welling, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We’re often asked to cater:
- Life celebrations
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Wakes at a local club
- Family meals after a funeral
If the funeral is at a church such as St John's Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
What your quote should include
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Staffing on the day
- The menu, including sides and any extras
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Some ideas:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
We hold the food if people are delayed; just let us know.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who do not eat pork.
A hog roast or other catering?
If the venue has its own caterer, ask whether outside caterers are allowed. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Why us?
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- An itemised quote
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- We bring everything to cook and serve
Read our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Welling
Can you get a hog roast into a London garden in Welling?
It depends on access: a rear gate or yard usually works. Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
We’re gathering after a service at St John's Church: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We do not offer halal meat.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
How big a hog will we need?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
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.
Do you come to Welling?
Yes, Welling is in our area. Send us the address and we will confirm availability.
Do you need anything from the family?
Very little: an outdoor cooking spot and someone to meet us.
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- Permission from the hall or venue
- A hall or room for eating
As a London location, Welling 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 you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
From the roaster
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Also near Welling
Other occasions in Welling
Arranging a wake in Welling
Welling is about 9 miles east of London, in Greater London. We bring a hog roast for the wake to wakes anywhere in Welling, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook. Welling is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 9 miles away.
A club or hall near Welling gives space for everyone and outdoor room for the roaster. For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the closest railway station is Welling station, roughly 0.5 miles north-west of the centre.
Here we cover the DA16, DA15 and DA6 postcode area, so your wake can be anywhere in it. From Days Lane, Hook Lane and Lyme Road or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Welling sits on or near the A207, which makes travel to your wake easy. Close by, we cover wakes in Crook Log (1 mile east), Blendon (1 mile south-east), Upton (1 mile east), Bexleyheath (1 mile east) and West Heath (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cater in London (9 miles west), City of Westminster (12 miles west), Marylebone (12 miles west), Kensington (14 miles west), St Pancras (11 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (9 miles north-west).
A little further out are Metropolitan Police Museum (1.8 miles south) and Colyers (2.9 miles east). The countryside around Welling includes The Tarn and Summer Hill.
- Nearby schools include Bexley Grammar School (under half a mile south)
- Nearby, you’ll find Nags Head pub (under half a mile north-east)
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away