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Funeral Wake Catering for Barking
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the wake makes the food part of your wake in Barking.
- Anniversary memorials
- Memorial events
- Family meals after a funeral
Book a hog roast in Barking
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Each price is built from:
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Numbers
- Distance from us
- Site access
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Details that help
These are the details we need:
- Roughly how many people
- Your date and serving time
- Any venue rules
- A picture of the cooking area
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.
About our funeral wake catering in Barking
Wakes in Barking happen at homes, halls, clubs and pubs. We need an outdoor spot to cook, and we serve indoors where the venue allows. We serve salads, halloumi skewers and rotisserie chicken, and we’re regularly asked to cater church and village hall wakes and celebration-of-life gatherings.
In Barking, a wake might be at home, a hall or a local pub. We need an outdoor spot to cook. The hog is roasted on site at your wake, slowly, over several hours, and carved only when you are ready to eat.
- Area
- Barking (IG11, RM9, RM8, E6)
- County
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Where the roaster can go in Barking
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- One contact on the day
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- Clearance from walls and branches
Barking 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 in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Barking
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Barking
Could you cook in Mayesbrook Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Can you cater after a service at St Patrick's Church?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
There are chicken, vegetarian and vegan alternatives. Halal is not available.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Can you work around our timings?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll fit around changes.
Will there be enough to go round?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
Can you serve on plates?
Plates come as standard, and china is available on request.
Who serves?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we will confirm what we can provide.
Occasions we serve in Barking
There are options for those who do not eat pork.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Barking. Typical bookings include:
- Celebrations of life
- Anniversary memorials
- Wakes at home
- Wakes at a local club
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Barking station is about 0.8 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Travel and any London charges
More for events in Barking
Wakes in Barking: venues and practical details
Barking is about 9 miles east of London, in Greater London. From village halls to gardens and fields, wakes around Barking suit a hog roast. We cater all 764 towns and villages in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Barking to London (9 miles away).
Families holding a service at St Patrick's Church often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready. If there isn’t room at home, a hall or club near Barking may suit.
Here we cover the IG11, RM9, RM8 and E6 postcode area, and we can cater your wake anywhere in it. Whether your wake is on Eastbury Square, London Road and Church Road or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Loxford (1 mile north-west), Creekmouth (1 mile south), Wallend (1 mile west), East Ham (2 miles west) and Beckton (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in London (9 miles west), City of Westminster (11 miles west), Marylebone (11 miles west), Kensington (13 miles west), St Pancras (9 miles west) and Shoreditch (8 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Barking Community Hospital (under half a mile north) and East End Women's Museum (0.9 miles west). Open spaces near Barking include Ripple Nature Reserve and Hollow Pond.
- Schools near Barking include Greatfields School (0.5 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Barking Dog pub (0.8 miles north-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include East Ham (1.8 miles west)
The process
We arrive hours before you want to eat, since slow roasting can’t be rushed. The smell generally brings people over long before we carve. In winter, it’s dark in Barking by about 3:50pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We cook on site.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We tidy up and go.
How to prepare
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or IG11 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
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What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so nobody misses out.
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who don’t eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and it suits fussy eaters.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a venue’s set menu, a hog roast at home or a hall can be simpler and better value. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Why book our hog roast in Barking
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Sides to make it a full meal
Take a look at how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Request gluten-free rolls
We hold the food if people are delayed; just let us know.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away