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Hog Roast for a Wake in Barkingside, Greater London
Funeral wake catering in Barkingside: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Wakes in village halls
- Family meals after a funeral
- Memorial gatherings
Funeral wake catering for Barkingside
Common questions in Barkingside
Could you cook in Fairlop Waters?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
What if our house in Barkingside has no side access?
It depends on access: a rear gate or yard normally works. Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Is there an alternative to pork?
We can add alternatives.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Can you cater in Barkingside?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Barkingside and Greater London. Send us the address for a quote.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, for confident cooks. We’ll explain the details with your quote.
What space does the roaster need?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a picture if you are unsure.
Funeral wake catering in Barkingside, carved to order
We keep things simple for families: one call, one quote and quiet, reliable service. Typical bookings include gatherings at clubs and pubs and anniversary memorials, with rotisserie chicken, new potatoes and apple sauce.
Wakes in Barkingside are often at home, a church hall or a pub with a garden. In London, outdoor space for the roaster is the thing to check. The hog is roasted on site at your wake, low and slow, for hours.
- Where
- Barkingside (IG6, IG2, IG5)
- Region
- Greater London
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Why choose a hog roast in Barkingside?
Next to sandwiches, hot food feels more caring, especially in colder months. The main driver is numbers: bigger groups normally cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why Barkingside hosts choose us
- An itemised quote
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Timed around your day
See how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
What the cooking area needs
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Space inside for guests
As a London location, Barkingside 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 in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Barkingside
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
How we price a hog roast for the wake
We work out each quote from:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Whether you want china
- Travel to Barkingside
- Menu choices and extras
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
What we need to know
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- An estimate of numbers
- The date and time of the event
- Allergies we should know about
Send us the date, the address or IG6 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
Nearby places to Barkingside
More for events in Barkingside
Arranging a wake in Barkingside
Barkingside is about 3 miles south-east of Woodford, in Greater London. Wherever your wake is in Barkingside, we can bring the roaster, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook. We bring hog roasts to 764 places in Greater London. Our nearest city page is London, about 10 miles away.
After a service at Children's Church And Lych Gate At Barnardo's, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Seven Kings station, roughly 1.6 miles south of the centre.
Wherever your wake is in IG6, IG2 and IG5, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Bute Road, Duke Road and Oaks Lane or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. If your venue is just outside Barkingside, we also cover Newbury Park (1 mile south), Gants Hill (1 mile south-west), Seven Kings (1 mile south-east) and Redbridge (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (10 miles south-west), City of Westminster (11 miles south-west), Marylebone (11 miles south-west), Kensington (14 miles south-west), St Pancras (10 miles south-west) and Shoreditch (8 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Waltham Holy Cross Urban District (1.2 miles north-east) and King George Hospital (1.2 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Hollow Pond and Hainault Lodge.
- Schools near Barkingside include Ilford County High School (0.5 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The New Fairlop Oak pub (0.6 miles north)
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen list
We set up quietly and start the roast early, well away from the entrance.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
The menu, dish by dish
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved thick or thin, as people like it, straight from the roaster.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal.
For planners, venues and organisers
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.
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Step by step
The roaster cooks outdoors, under a gazebo on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We agree exactly where before the day. In late September, sunset in Barkingside is about 7:05pm; in December, about 3:50pm, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
How to prepare
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Let us know about tight access
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
How to get a price
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A photo of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Planning the wake in Barkingside
Hearty food that most people like, which is what people want after a service.
In Barkingside and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Gatherings at the family home
- Wakes at a local club
- Memorial events
- Wakes in village halls
Local halls and clubs near Barkingside can host a wake if home is too small.
Questions to ask before booking
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, 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