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Funeral Wake Catering for Bow Common
Funeral wake catering in Bow Common: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- One-year memorials
- Family meals after a funeral
- Wakes at home
Slow-roasted pork in Bow Common
How our funeral wake catering works in Bow Common
If the service runs late, we wait: we’ll hold the food until people arrive. Give us a contact for the day. Whether it is gatherings after scattering ashes and life celebrations, we can cook new potatoes, roast pork in rolls or on plates and halloumi skewers.
In Bow Common, a wake might be at home, a hall or a local pub. In London, outdoor space for the roaster is the thing to check, which we can help you think through. You will know what’s included before you book: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Bow Common (E14, E3, E1)
- Region
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Bow Common questions
Can you get a hog roast into a London garden in Bow Common?
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.
We’re gathering after a service at All Hallows: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is typically elsewhere. Send us the address.
What’s included?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
Where does the hog roast go?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a photo if you are unsure.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
What happens in bad weather?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
What comes off the roaster
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and it suits fussy eaters.
Step by step
When we arrive, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, timed so it is ready when you want to eat. In winter, it is dark in Bow Common by about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:20pm.
- 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 pack up quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Get a quote
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Before you choose a spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- Space away from the building and any trees
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- A friend or relative we can call
Bow Common 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.
On the menu in Bow Common
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
Why choose funeral wake catering in Bow Common?
Hearty food that most people like, which is what people want after a service.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Bow Common, such as:
- Wakes at home
- Wakes at a local club
- Memorial gatherings
- Celebrations of life
After a service at All Hallows, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Questions to ask before booking
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
Also near Bow Common
What else we do in Bow Common
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Rather than relatives cooking, a catered hog roast lets everyone be together. Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups generally cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why book our hog roast in Bow Common
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Arranging a wake in Bow Common
Bow Common is about 2 miles east of Whitechapel, in Greater London. We cover Bow Common and its neighbours for wakes. Bow Common is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover.
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Limehouse station, roughly 0.8 miles south-west of the centre. If there isn’t room at home, a hall or club near Bow Common may suit.
Anywhere in E14, E3 and E1, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Market Way, Knapp Road and Thomas Road or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Limehouse (1 mile west), Bromley (1 mile north-east), Mile End (1 mile north-west), Poplar (1 mile south) and Canary Wharf (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover London (3 miles south-west), City of Westminster (6 miles west), Marylebone (5 miles west), Kensington (8 miles west), St Pancras (4 miles west) and Walthamstow (5 miles north).
A little further out are Museum of the Book (0.5 miles south-west) and Tower of London (2.4 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Tower Hill and Hollow Pond.
- Schools near Bow Common include Stebon Primary School (less than half a mile south-west) and Langdon Park Secondary School (0.5 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Widow's Son pub (within half a mile north-east)
- Other local spots include Holy Trinity (1.1 miles north-west)
Organising for someone else?
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
Looking after everyone
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Check with family about dietary needs
Name a friend or relative as our contact, so the family can focus on guests.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
What affects the price in Bow Common
The price comes down to:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- How many people are eating
- The journey to the venue
- Crockery choices
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Details that help
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Rough numbers
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- A picture of the cooking area
- The address or postcode
Every wake is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your wake: use our quote form.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- 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