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Hog Roast for a Wake in Acton, Greater London
We bring a hog roast for the wake to Acton and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Anniversary memorials
- Remembrance gatherings
A hog roast near Acton
How our funeral wake catering works in Acton
For a celebration of life, a hog roast can reflect the person being remembered. Tell us what matters to you and we will try to help. We’re often asked to cater wakes at home and gatherings after a cremation, with salads, halloumi skewers and new potatoes.
In Acton, a hall with outdoor space is frequently the easiest option, though home can work with a garden and side access. The hog is roasted on site at your wake, slowly, over several hours, then carved fresh for your guests.
- Area
- Acton (W3, W4, NW10, W12)
- County
- Greater London
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Occasions we serve in Acton
Quiet, respectful service.
In Acton and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Gatherings at the family home
- One-year memorials
- Hall gatherings after a service
Families holding a service at Dominion Cinema frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether travel is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Whether plates or china are included
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
If the hall or pub provides food, ask whether outside caterers are allowed. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why book with us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Served at the time you choose
- All the equipment comes with us
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Wake catering near Acton
Acton is about 3 miles west of Kensington, in Greater London. A hog roast suits wakes around Acton, whatever the venue. We bring hog roasts to all 764 towns and villages in Greater London. We cater events right across the region, from Acton to London (about 7 miles away).
Acton is on or near the B490 and A4000, handy for relatives driving in. If there is not room at home, a hall or club near Acton may suit.
Wakes anywhere in W3, W4, NW10 and W12 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. Whether your wake is on High Street, Church Road and Woodhurst Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. Acton sits on or near the B490 and A4000, so getting the roaster to your wake is simple. For wakes just outside Acton, we cover Acton Vale (1 mile east), Acton Green (1 mile south), Bedford Park (1 mile south), Hanger Hill (1 mile north-west) and South Acton (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include London (7 miles east), City of Westminster (5 miles east), Marylebone (5 miles east), Kensington (3 miles east), St Pancras (6 miles east) and Shoreditch (8 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Westfield London (2 miles east) and Queen Charlotte's and Chelsea Hospital (1.3 miles east). Open spaces near Acton include Castlebar Hill and Hanger Hill Wood.
- Schools near Acton include Leap Service - the National Autistics Society (less than half a mile south-west) and Ark Soane Academy (0.5 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Windmill pub (less than half a mile south)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Municipal Borough of Acton (less than half a mile south) and Library for Iranian Studies (under half a mile south-west)
What we serve, dish by dish
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, and served hot.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal.
What happens on the day
Service is quick once we start carving: the chef carves and the team serves, and sides go out at the same time. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. Late-December sunset in Acton is about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:20pm.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- 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.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Gather dietary requirements early
How to get a price
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. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Stuffing generally contains gluten
We arrive in good time and roast quietly, well away from the entrance.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Things that change the price:
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Plates or china
- Menu choices and extras
- The journey to the venue
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
What we need to know
Here’s what we will ask:
- Where the event is
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Dietary requirements
- Any venue rules
Every wake is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your wake: fill in our quote form.
FAQs for Acton
Can you do a hog roast in Ealing Common?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you get a hog roast into a London garden in Acton?
Often, if there’s a rear gate, a front garden or a yard we can use. Tell us about steps, gates and parking and we will advise.
Who serves?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your wake for a quote.
Is a week’s notice enough?
Typically. Contact us when the date is set and we’ll tell you quickly.
Can you do something else?
Chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Halal is not available.
Will there be enough to go round?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
What happens in bad weather?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Other occasions in Acton
Space, access and the venue
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- A hall or room for eating
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
As a London location, Acton 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 you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away