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Hog Roast for a Wake in Woodcote, Greater London
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Woodcote and across Greater London.
- Pub and club wakes
- Home wakes
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Book a hog roast in Woodcote
Funeral wake catering in Woodcote, carved to order
We cater wakes in Woodcote and the surrounding area, at homes, halls and venues. We serve new potatoes, salads and apple sauce, and typical bookings are for home wakes and memorial gatherings.
Wakes in Woodcote are often at home, a church hall or a pub with a garden. We need an outdoor spot to cook. 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
- Woodcote (CR8, CR5, SM6)
- County
- Greater London
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Common questions in Woodcote
Can you do a hog roast in Dollypers Hill?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
What’s the nearest station to Woodcote?
Reedham (London) station, about 0.7 miles east of the centre.
What do you need from us on the day?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Can you cater at home?
Homes, halls, clubs and venues, given an outdoor cooking area.
Where does the hog roast go?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A photo helps.
Is a week’s notice enough?
Normally. Get in touch when the date is set and we’ll tell you quickly.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your wake for a quote.
What should we provide?
Just the venue, rough numbers and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
Who books funeral wake catering in Woodcote?
If the service runs late, the food waits.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Typical bookings include:
- Memorial events
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Pub and club wakes
- Wakes at home
Relatives arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Reedham (London) station, roughly 0.7 miles east of the centre.
Questions to ask before you book
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Whether VAT is included
- Plates, china and cutlery
- A clear list of what’s included
The process
The roaster cooks outdoors, on a level, open spot under cover, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We agree exactly where before the day. In late September, sunset in Woodcote is about 7:05pm; in December, about 3:55pm, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We tidy up and go.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
How to get a price
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Woodcote: halls, homes and travel
Woodcote is about 1 mile west of Purley, in Greater London. Woodcote and the surrounding area are covered for wakes. Woodcote is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we cater. Our nearest city page is London, about 12 miles away.
Families holding a service at St Swithun's frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Wherever your wake is in CR8, CR5 and SM6, we can bring the roaster to you. From Elton Road, Birch Lane and Newton Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Woodcote Green (1 mile north-west), Peaks Hill (1 mile north-east), Purley (1 mile east), Little Woodcote (1 mile west) and Coulsdon (1 mile south). Further out, we also cater in London (12 miles north), City of Westminster (12 miles north), Marylebone (13 miles north), Kensington (12 miles north), St Pancras (13 miles north) and Shoreditch (13 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Croydon Airport Visitor Centre (1.7 miles north-east) and St George's Walk (3.2 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Foxley Wood and Duppas Hill.
- Schools near Woodcote include Woodcote Primary School (0.5 miles south) and Laleham Lea School (0.8 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Foxley Hatch pub (0.9 miles east)
Allergies and dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
We set up quietly and start the roast early, out of the way of arriving guests.
Add chicken as an alternative.
Organising for someone else?
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
If you are booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
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Before you choose a spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- A safe distance from the hall
As a London location, Woodcote is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and access takes planning: 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 will advise before booking.
On the menu in Woodcote
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
Why choose a hog roast in Woodcote?
If the venue has its own caterer, check whether we can cater there. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why Woodcote hosts choose us
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Carved to order by a chef
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Timed around your day
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
What a hog roast costs
We don’t use a fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- Travel to Woodcote
- Crockery choices
- Access to the cooking area
- The serving time and how long we are on site
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to include:
- A picture of the cooking area
- The address or postcode
- An estimate of numbers
- Your menu choices
Send us the date, the address or CR8 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so nobody misses out.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away