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Funeral Wake Catering in Alperton
Funeral wake catering in Alperton: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Memorial gatherings
- Home wakes
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
Book a hog roast in Alperton
How our funeral wake catering works in Alperton
We cater wakes in Alperton and the surrounding area, wherever the family gathers, with the roast cooked on site. On the menu are halloumi skewers, apple sauce and salads, and typical bookings are for church and village hall wakes and life celebrations.
For a wake in Alperton, a hall or club with a yard or garden is often simplest. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
- Area
- Alperton (HA0, UB6, NW10)
- County
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
If the venue has its own caterer, ask whether outside caterers are allowed. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Why book with us
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
Take a look at our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Alperton?
Alternatives are available.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Typical bookings include:
- Life celebrations
- Wakes at a local club
- Gatherings at the family home
- Family get-togethers after a service
If the funeral is at a church such as St James Church Alperton, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Comparing caterers
- Staffing on the day
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether plates or china are included
- VAT, if it applies
Step by step
The secret is time: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin turns into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. Most wakes in Alperton are held in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, but by late December it is dark at about 3:55pm.
- Share the date, place and rough numbers.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
How to prepare
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Send final numbers in good time
- Think about shelter for your guests
How to get a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
We hold the food if people are delayed; just let us know.
Add chicken as an alternative.
Arranging a wake in Alperton
Alperton is about 2 miles north of Ealing, in Greater London. From village halls to gardens and fields, wakes around Alperton suit a hog roast. We cover 764 places in Greater London. Our nearest city page is London, about 9 miles away.
For family travelling by train, Wembley Central station is about 0.8 miles away. A club or hall near Alperton gives space for everyone and outdoor room for the roaster.
Anywhere in HA0, UB6 and NW10, we can bring the roaster to you. Streets in the area include Lee Road, Marsh Road and Eagle Road, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Other places close to Alperton we cover include West Twyford (1 mile south-east), Tokyngton (1 mile north-east), Mapesbury (1 mile north-east), Stonebridge Park (1 mile east) and Park Royal (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cater in London (9 miles east), City of Westminster (7 miles east), Marylebone (7 miles east), Kensington (5 miles south-east), St Pancras (8 miles east) and Shoreditch (10 miles east).
A little further out are Central Middlesex Hospital (1.5 miles south-east) and London Transport Museum Depot (2.6 miles south). The countryside around Alperton includes Castlebar Hill and Fox Wood.
- Schools near Alperton include Perivale Primary School (0.5 miles west) and St Benedict's School (1.4 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include Brentham Clubhouse pub (0.9 miles south-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Middlesex (1.3 miles east)
Towns and villages near Alperton
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For planners, venues and organisers
If you are booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We will fit in with site rules.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
We do not use a fixed price list, because every wake is different. What matters most:
- Access to the cooking area
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- How many people are eating
- The journey to the venue
The main driver is numbers: bigger groups usually cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to include:
- The venue or postcode
- A photo of the cooking area
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Dietary requirements
Every wake is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your wake for a quote: fill in our quote form.
FAQs for Alperton
What if our house in Alperton has no side access?
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.
Can you do a hog roast in St. Raphael's Edible Garden?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
How long does the roast need?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
Do you cater in village halls?
Wherever the family gathers, if the roaster can cook outside.
Do you clear up?
We pack everything away after service, so you are not left with the mess.
Where does the hog roast go?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A picture helps.
What if things run late?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will adjust.
What about coeliacs?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we’ll bring them. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
What the cooking area needs
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- A level outdoor area
- A contact for the day who isn’t immediate family
- Parking close by for our vehicle
As a London location, Alperton is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and access takes planning: tell us about side or rear access, steps and parking for our vehicle.
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards