Greater London · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Aldgate
We bring a hog roast for the wake to Aldgate and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot, with our staff looking after the serving.
- One-year memorials
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
A hog roast near Aldgate
How our funeral wake catering works in Aldgate
Wake catering across Aldgate and Greater London, at homes, halls and venues, with the roast cooked on site. Popular choices include new potatoes, rotisserie chicken and halloumi skewers, and typical bookings are for celebrations of life and memorial events.
In Aldgate, a wake might be at home, a hall or a local pub. In London, outdoor space for the roaster is the thing to check. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- Where
- Aldgate (E1, EC2A, SE1)
- County
- Greater London
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Working with your venue
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Ask close family about dietary needs
We serve when people arrive, quietly and respectfully.
Add chicken as an alternative.
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, worked back from your serving time. Summer evenings in Aldgate stay light until about 9:20pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- Share the date, place and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
Preparing for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Think about shelter for your guests
How to get a price
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your wake: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Places near Aldgate
What else we do in Aldgate
Common questions in Aldgate
What if our house in Aldgate has no side access?
Frequently, if there is a rear gate, a front garden or a yard we can use. Tell us about steps, gates and parking and we’ll advise.
Which station is closest to Aldgate?
Aldgate has its own station: London Fenchurch Street station.
What do we need to organise?
Just the venue, rough numbers and a contact for the day. We’ll handle the rest.
Can you serve on plates?
We serve on plates, with china as an option.
What if it rains?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
What’s included?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
Wake catering near Aldgate
Aldgate is about 1 mile north-east of London, in Greater London. From village halls to gardens and fields, wakes around Aldgate suit a hog roast. We cover 764 places across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
Relatives driving in can use the A3 and A10 to reach Aldgate. After a service at St James Duke's Place, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
We cater wakes across E1, EC2A and SE1 and the streets around it. From Bush Lane, Swan Lane and Mark Lane or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Aldgate is on the A3 and A10, which makes the journey straightforward. Other places close to Aldgate we cover include Spitalfields (1 mile north-east), Bishopsgate (1 mile north-west), Tower Hill (1 mile south), Whitechapel (1 mile north-east) and City of London (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover City of Westminster (3 miles west), Marylebone (3 miles west), Kensington (5 miles west), Walthamstow (6 miles north-east), Hampstead (5 miles north-west) and Ruislip (15 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Minories (under half a mile south-east) and Tower of London (within half a mile south). Within reach you will find St. James's Park Lake and Lavender Pond.
- Nearby schools include Fund Academy (under half a mile east) and London Enterprise Academy (0.6 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find East India Arms (within half a mile south-west)
- Local facilities include Bishopsgate Institute Special Collections and Archives (within half a mile north)
What the cooking area needs
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- One contact on the day
- Permission from the hall or venue
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
Aldgate 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.
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Aldgate
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
If the venue has its own caterer, check whether we can cater there. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why us?
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- All the equipment comes with us
- Served at the time you choose
- No surprises: everything in writing
Read our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
What comes off the roaster
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg.
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved thick or thin, as people like it, straight from the roaster.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Aldgate?
If the service runs late, the food waits.
Here’s what people in Aldgate most often book a hog roast for:
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Anniversary memorials
- Memorial events
- Pub and club wakes
If there is not room at home, a hall or club near Aldgate may suit.
Before booking anyone
- VAT, if it applies
- Travel and any London charges
- Who carves and who serves
- Allergen information for every dish
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what affects the price:
- Distance from us
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The number of people
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What to tell us
To check availability and the cooking area, we’ll need:
- The date and time of the event
- Any venue rules
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- A picture of the cooking area
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away