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Funeral Wake Catering in Wimbledon Chase
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the wake turns the food into a centrepiece of your wake in Wimbledon Chase.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Gatherings at the family home
- Celebrations of life
A hog roast near Wimbledon Chase
The process
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can get on with your wake in Wimbledon Chase. Late-December sunset in Wimbledon Chase is about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while you are at the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We pack up quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Getting a price
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
How our funeral wake catering works in Wimbledon Chase
We know families have a lot to arrange: one call, one quote and quiet, reliable service. For celebration-of-life gatherings and wakes at home, we will put together a menu of new potatoes, roast pork in rolls or on plates and apple sauce.
For a wake in Wimbledon Chase, a hall or club with a yard or garden is frequently simplest. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
- Location
- Wimbledon Chase (SW19, SW20, SM4)
- Region
- Greater London
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
Our staff are discreet and respectful.
Ask about china.
About the food
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing are the traditional pairing. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it’s needed, so it stays hot and juicy right to the last roll.
What affects the price in Wimbledon Chase
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Site access
- Plates or china
- The journey to the venue
- The serving time and how long we are on site
Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups typically cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What to tell us
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Your date and serving time
- Dietary requirements
- What the outdoor space is like
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Wimbledon Chase, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Also near Wimbledon Chase
Other occasions in Wimbledon Chase
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
If the venue has its own caterer, check whether we can cater there. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Why book with us
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Our staff serve and clear
Read our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
After a funeral in Wimbledon Chase
Wimbledon Chase is about 1 mile south of Wimbledon, in Greater London. Wimbledon Chase and the surrounding area are covered for wakes. We cover 764 places in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 8 miles away.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, there’s a station right in Wimbledon Chase: Wimbledon Chase station. If there isn’t room at home, a hall or club near Wimbledon Chase may suit.
We cover wakes in every part of SW19, SW20 and SM4. Streets in the area include Edna Road, Manor Road and Dorien Road, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Merton Park (1 mile east), Bushey Mead (1 mile west), Cannon Hill (1 mile south), Wimbledon (1 mile north) and Raynes Park (1 mile south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as London (8 miles north-east), City of Westminster (8 miles north), Marylebone (8 miles north), Kensington (6 miles north), St Pancras (9 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (10 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Municipal Borough of Malden and Coombe (2.2 miles west) and Chessington Castle Hill (5 miles south-west). The countryside around Wimbledon Chase includes Merton Park Green Walks and Henman Hill.
- Schools near Wimbledon Chase include Rutlish School (less than half a mile east) and Wimbledon School of Art (less than half a mile north)
- Nearby, you will find The Edward Rayne pub (0.7 miles west)
Occasions we serve in Wimbledon Chase
Alternatives are available.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Wimbledon Chase:
- Memorial gatherings
- Remembrance days
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Family get-togethers after a service
If the funeral is at a church such as St Mary's Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Comparing caterers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Any travel or access charges
Planning the cooking spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- A safe distance from the hall
- One contact on the day
Wimbledon Chase 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.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Wimbledon Chase
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
Wimbledon Chase questions
We are gathering after a service at St Mary's Church: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
What if our house in Wimbledon Chase has no side access?
Frequently, if there’s a rear gate, a front garden or a yard we can use. Tell us about steps, gates and parking and we’ll advise.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Do you serve the food?
You don’t need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
What do you need from us on the day?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
What should we provide?
Only the place, numbers and a contact. We will handle the rest.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
We’ll always try. Tell us the details and we will reply promptly.
How long does the roast need?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away