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Hog Roast for a Wake in Acton Green, Greater London
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the wake makes the food part of your wake in Acton Green.
- Memorial events
- Ashes ceremonies
- Hall gatherings after a service
Book a hog roast in Acton Green
Arranging a wake in Acton Green
Acton Green is about 2 miles east of Ealing, in Greater London. Acton Green is well within our area for wakes and the places nearby. We cater 764 places across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 7 miles away.
For a service at a church like All Saints, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. Relatives arriving by train should know that Acton Green has its own station, South Acton station.
Anywhere in W4, W3 and W2, we can bring the roaster to you. From Meon Road, Kent Road and Bollo Lane or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Bedford Park (1 mile east), Acton (1 mile north), Acton Vale (1 mile north-east), South Acton (1 mile west) and Hanger Hill (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (7 miles east), City of Westminster (5 miles east), Marylebone (5 miles east), Kensington (3 miles east), St Pancras (7 miles east) and Shoreditch (8 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Asian Music Museum (0.6 miles south-west) and Municipal Borough of Acton (0.5 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Kew Gardens Lake and Castlebar Hill.
- Nearby schools include Leap Service - the National Autistics Society (0.6 miles north-west) and Ark Soane Academy (0.7 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Duke Of Sussex Public House (under half a mile south)
- Other local spots include Library for Iranian Studies (0.7 miles north-west)
Funeral wake catering in Acton Green, slow-roasted on site
Wakes in Acton Green happen at homes, halls, clubs and pubs. We need an outdoor spot to cook, and the food can be served inside. We’re frequently asked to cater remembrance days and life celebrations, with rotisserie chicken, roast pork in rolls or on plates and halloumi skewers.
In Acton Green, a wake might be at home, a hall or a local pub. In London, outdoor space for the roaster is the thing to check. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours.
- Area
- Acton Green (W4, W3, W2)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
The menu, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken can be served in a roll or on a plate.
Allergies and dietary needs
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
Name a friend or relative as our contact, so the immediate family is not disturbed.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
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Why choose funeral wake catering in Acton Green?
It is simple, warm, familiar food, which is what people want after a service.
However big or small the event in Acton Green, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings frequently include:
- Remembrance gatherings
- Church and village hall wakes
- Remembrance days
- Family meals after a funeral
A club or hall near Acton Green gives space for everyone and outdoor room for the roaster.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether travel is included
- A clear list of what’s included
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
Acton Green: your questions answered
Can you get a hog roast into a London garden in Acton Green?
It depends on access: a rear gate or yard typically works. Tell us about steps, gates and parking and we will advise.
Which station is closest to Acton Green?
Acton Green has its own station: South Acton station.
Do we need our own staff?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
Do you need power or water?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
What should we provide?
Not much: an outdoor cooking spot and someone to meet us.
What’s the price?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
What’s included?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Planning the cooking spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- A short route for the equipment
- Permission from the hall or venue
- A hall or room for eating
Acton Green is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and access can be tight: let us know how we reach the cooking spot and where we can park.
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Acton Green
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
What affects the price in Acton Green
There’s no fixed price list, because every wake is different. The main factors are:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Whether you want china
- Travel to Acton Green
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
What to tell us
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- Your menu choices
- An estimate of numbers
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Allergies we should know about
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Acton Green, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, use our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Compared with sandwich platters, a hog roast is a warm meal. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Why book with us
- Served at the time you choose
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- All the equipment comes with us
See our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
How it works
The roaster cooks outdoors, on a level, open spot under cover, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We will agree the spot with you beforehand. In winter, it’s dark in Acton Green by about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. In summer, there is 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.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
Preparing for the day
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Get a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
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- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards