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Funeral Wake Catering in Botany Bay
Looking for a hog roast for the wake in Botany Bay? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
- Family meals after a funeral
- Celebrations of life
- Memorial gatherings
Book a hog roast in Botany Bay
How we price a hog roast for the wake
There is no fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Whether you want china
- Numbers
- The journey to the venue
- How easy it is to reach the spot
For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What to tell us
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- Rough numbers
- Dietary requirements
- Where the event is
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, use our quote form.
How our funeral wake catering works in Botany Bay
Roast pork with salads, new potatoes and coleslaw makes a proper meal, or rolls keep it simple. There are alternatives for those who don’t eat pork. Popular choices include roast pork in rolls or on plates, rotisserie chicken and halloumi skewers, and we are frequently booked for pub and club wakes and wakes at home.
In Botany Bay, a hall with outdoor space is often the easiest option, though home can work with a garden and side access. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
- Location
- Botany Bay (EN2)
- County
- Greater London
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Planning the wake in Botany Bay
It copes with timings that shift.
Here’s what people in Botany Bay most often book a hog roast for:
- Church and village hall wakes
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Remembrance days
- Home wakes
With the A1005 nearby, it’s easy for family travelling by car to reach Botany Bay.
What your quote should include
- Plates, china and cutlery
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Whether VAT is included
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
Also near Botany Bay
Also in Botany Bay
Wake catering near Botany Bay
Botany Bay is in Greater London. We set up the roaster at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Botany Bay. We cover 764 places across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 12 miles away.
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Crews Hill station, about 1 mile north-east. If there is not room at home, a hall or club near Botany Bay may suit.
For wakes in EN2, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many guests. Streets in the area include The Ridgeway and East Lodge Lane, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Main roads around Botany Bay include the A1005, so getting the roaster to your wake is simple. If your venue is just outside Botany Bay, we also cover Cockfosters (2 miles south-west), Grange Park (2 miles south-east), Hadley Wood (2 miles south-west), World's End (2 miles south) and Oakwood (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in London (12 miles south), City of Westminster (11 miles south), Marylebone (11 miles south), Kensington (13 miles south), St Pancras (10 miles south) and Shoreditch (11 miles south).
A little further out are Museum of Enfield (2.7 miles south-east) and Chase Farm Hospital (1.2 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Fir and Pond Woods and Bowyer's Water.
- Local schools include Highlands School (2.1 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Robin Hood pub (under half a mile south)
- Local facilities include Municipal Borough of Enfield (1.6 miles east)
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to a cold buffet, a warm plated meal is more comforting. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Carved to order by a chef
- Our staff serve and clear
- Timed around your day
Read our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
Botany Bay questions
What’s the nearest station to Botany Bay?
The closest is Crews Hill station, roughly 1 mile away.
What if our house in Botany Bay has no side access?
Often, if there is a rear gate, a front garden or a yard we can use. Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Can you serve on plates?
Plates come as standard, and china is available on request.
Is there an alternative to pork?
We can add alternatives.
Can you cater in Botany Bay?
Yes, Botany Bay is in our area. Send us the address and we’ll confirm availability.
Do you serve the food?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. We don’t provide halal meat.
Allergies and dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Ask close family about dietary needs
Food is served as everyone gathers, quietly and respectfully.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
A closer look at the menu
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and it is carved fresh as people come up.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: grilled halloumi with vegetables, in a roll or on a plate.
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- Clearance from walls and branches
Botany Bay 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.
What we serve
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
Planners, venues and businesses
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
The process
We roast under cover, so a shower will not spoil the food. It’s worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. Most wakes in Botany Bay are held in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, though in December it is dark by about 3:50pm.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- 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
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
Related guides
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards