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Funeral Wake Catering for Barnes
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the wake makes the food part of your wake in Barnes.
- Life celebrations
- Wakes at home
- One-year memorials
Funeral wake catering for Barnes
About our funeral wake catering in Barnes
Wakes are often arranged at short notice. Contact us as soon as you have a date, and we will give you a quick answer. Whether it’s pub and club wakes and memorial gatherings, we’ll put together a menu of rotisserie chicken, new potatoes and apple sauce and more.
For a wake in Barnes, a hall or club with a yard or garden is frequently simplest, though home can work with a garden and side access. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
- Location
- Barnes (SW13, SW15, SW14)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
The process
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. Summer evenings in Barnes stay light until about 9:20pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Get a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
Food is served as everyone gathers, calmly and without fuss.
Add chicken as an alternative.
Why choose a hog roast in Barnes?
Some families mix a hog roast with cakes brought by friends. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why book our hog roast in Barnes
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Carved to order by a chef
See how we price or what a hog roast costs.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
There is no fixed price list, because every wake is different. What matters most:
- Crockery choices
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Time on site
- Distance from us
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, which is built into the price.
What we need to know
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
Who books funeral wake catering in Barnes?
The family can spend time with guests.
However big or small the event in Barnes, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We are frequently asked to cater:
- Church and village hall wakes
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Remembrance gatherings
- Wakes at a local club
A club or hall near Barnes gives space for everyone and outdoor room for the roaster.
Comparing caterers
- If the price includes VAT
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Who carves and who serves
- What the price includes, item by item
Organising for someone else?
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
What we serve, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Barnes questions
Can you cater after a service at Barnes Methodist Church?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is normally elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Can you get a hog roast into a London garden in Barnes?
Often, if there is a rear gate, a front garden or a yard we can use. Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
Is a week’s notice enough?
Usually. Get in touch when the date is set and we’ll tell you quickly.
Is it a sit-down meal?
Plates come as standard, and china is available on request.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Do you need anything from the family?
Just the venue, rough numbers and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
Space, access and the venue
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- A short route for the equipment
- A friend or relative we can call
Barnes 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.
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Barnes: halls, homes and travel
Barnes is about 2 miles west of Fulham, in Greater London. Barnes is well within our area for wakes and the places nearby. Barnes is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Barnes to London (7 miles away).
After a service at Barnes Methodist Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. Relatives arriving by train should know that Barnes Bridge station is in Barnes itself.
Wherever your wake is in SW13, SW15 and SW14, we can roast on site for your guests. From Church Road, Station Road and Barnes High Street or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Barnes is on the A306 and B349, which makes the journey straightforward. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Old Chiswick (1 mile north), Turnham Green (1 mile north-west), Mortlake (1 mile south-west), East Sheen (1 mile south-west) and Putney (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (7 miles east), City of Westminster (5 miles north-east), Marylebone (5 miles north-east), Kensington (3 miles north-east), St Pancras (7 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (8 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Putney Exchange (1.4 miles south-east) and Municipal Borough of Acton (2.5 miles north-west). The countryside around Barnes includes Richmond Hill and Kew Gardens Lake.
- Schools near Barnes include The Harrodian School (0.6 miles north) and Chiswick School (0.9 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include Sun Inn (under half a mile west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Polish Library POSK in London (1.4 miles north)
Other occasions in Barnes
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards