Greater London · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Woolwich
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the wake turns the food into a centrepiece of your wake in Woolwich.
- Celebrations of life
- Ashes ceremonies
- Gatherings at the family home
A hog roast near Woolwich
How our funeral wake catering works in Woolwich
A wake might be at home, a village or church hall, a club or a pub. We need an outdoor spot to cook, and the food can be served inside. Popular choices include halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and new potatoes, and we are often booked for gatherings at clubs and pubs and wakes at home.
In Woolwich, a hall with outdoor space is often the easiest option, though home can work with a garden and side access. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
- Area
- Woolwich (SE18, E16, SE7)
- County
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Planning for dietary needs
Some guests will not eat pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Stuffing typically contains gluten
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
We set up quietly and start the roast early, out of the way of arriving guests.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
The process
The roaster cooks outdoors, under a gazebo on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We agree exactly where before the day. Late-December sunset in Woolwich is about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We confirm the space.
- We cook on site.
- We serve quietly.
- We tidy up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Ask for a quote
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your wake: use our quote form.
Planning help
Wakes in Woolwich: venues and practical details
Woolwich is about 6 miles south-east of Leyton, in Greater London. Wherever your wake is in Woolwich, we can bring the roaster, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. We bring hog roasts to all 764 towns and villages in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 7 miles away.
A club or hall near Woolwich gives space for everyone and outdoor room for the roaster. For a service at a church like Granada Cinema, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
This part of Greater London takes in SE18, E16 and SE7, and we can cater your wake anywhere in it. Whether your wake is on Market Street, Woolwich High Street and Beresford Square Market Place or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. For wakes just outside Woolwich, we cover Plumstead (1 mile east), Charlton (1 mile west), New Charlton (1 mile west), Shooter's Hill (1 mile south) and Kidbrooke (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in London (7 miles west), City of Westminster (9 miles west), Marylebone (9 miles west), Kensington (11 miles west), St Pancras (8 miles west) and Shoreditch (7 miles north-west).
A little further out are Greenwich Castle (2.9 miles west) and British Hospital for Mothers and Babies (0.5 miles west). Open spaces near Woolwich include Gilbert's Pit.
- Schools near Woolwich include Oasis Academy Silvertown (0.8 miles north) and Oasis Academy Silvertown (0.8 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Great Harry pub (less than half a mile east)
- Other local spots include East Ham (3 miles north)
Events we cater in Woolwich
It feeds everyone at once, so people can sit and talk.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Woolwich. Typical bookings include:
- Wakes at a local club
- Ashes ceremonies
- Life celebrations
- Church and village hall wakes
For family travelling by train, Woolwich Dockyard station serves Woolwich directly.
Before booking anyone
- How many staff will carve and serve
- A clear list of what’s included
- How dietary needs are handled
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
The menu, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing are the traditional pairing. Note that stuffing typically contains gluten.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some guests will be vegetarian, so halloumi and vegetable skewers ensure they’re not left with just salad.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
What affects the price in Woolwich
Each price is built from:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How many people are eating
- Whether you want china
- Time on site
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
What we need to know
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- An estimate of numbers
- Your menu choices
- Your date and serving time
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or SE18 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
Nearby places to Woolwich
What else we do in Woolwich
FAQs for Woolwich
What’s the nearest station to Woolwich?
Woolwich has its own station: Woolwich Dockyard station.
What if our house in Woolwich has no side access?
It depends on access: a rear gate or yard normally works. Tell us about steps, gates and parking and we will advise.
Can you work around our timings?
We will be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will adjust.
How much room do you need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
How much will it be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Send us the details and we will quote.
Can you do gluten-free?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
Do you cater in village halls?
At home, a hall, a club or a venue, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook.
Where the roaster can go in Woolwich
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- A friend or relative we can call
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
As a London location, Woolwich 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.
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to sandwiches, hot food feels more caring. 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.
Why us?
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Served at the time you choose
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
See how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- 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