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Hog Roast for a Wake in Bow, Greater London
Looking for a hog roast for the wake in Bow? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Wakes at home
- Remembrance days
- Remembrance gatherings
Slow-roasted pork in Bow
Arranging a wake in Bow
Bow is about 1 mile south-east of Hackney, in Greater London. Bow and the surrounding area are covered for wakes. Bow is one of 764 places in Greater London where we cater.
If the funeral is at a church such as St Paul Old Ford, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. A club or hall near Bow gives space for everyone and outdoor room for the roaster.
We bring hog roasts to wakes all over the E3 postcode area. That could mean a wake in a garden on Trellis Square, Sheffield Square and Bromley High Street or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Bow is on the B142, so it’s easy for us to reach with the equipment. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Donnybrook Quarter (1 mile north), Old Ford (1 mile north-east), Mile End (1 mile south), Fish Island (1 mile north) and Bromley (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (4 miles south-west), City of Westminster (6 miles west), Marylebone (5 miles west), Kensington (8 miles west), St Pancras (4 miles west) and Walthamstow (4 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include St Clement's Hospital (less than half a mile south) and Westfield Stratford City (1.3 miles north-east). Open spaces near Bow include Hollow Pond and Old Ford Island.
- Local schools include Mulberry UTC (under half a mile north) and Mulberry UTC (within half a mile north)
- Pubs nearby include Lord Tredegar Public House (less than half a mile south-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Park (0.5 miles north)
Funeral wake catering in Bow, carved to order
Funerals are normally planned within a week or two. Get in touch as soon as the date is set, and we’ll tell you straight away whether we can help. Popular choices include apple sauce, rotisserie chicken and halloumi skewers, and we’re often booked for home wakes and pub and club wakes.
Wakes in Bow are frequently at home, a church hall or a pub with a garden. We need an outdoor spot to cook, which we can help you think through. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
- Location
- Bow (E3)
- County
- Greater London
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Common questions in Bow
What if our house in Bow has no side access?
Often, if there is a rear gate, a front garden or a yard we can use. Tell us about steps, gates and parking and we’ll advise.
Which station is closest to Bow?
Hackney Wick station, about 0.9 miles north of the centre.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
How big a hog will we need?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
How quickly can you cater a wake?
We’ll always try. Send the date and venue for a quick answer.
What do we need to organise?
Not much: the space and a contact.
When do you start roasting?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Can we just hire the roaster?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we will talk you through it.
Planning for dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
We set up quietly and start the roast early, out of the way of arriving guests.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote depends on:
- Distance from us
- Plates or china
- Site access
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Getting an accurate quote
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Roughly how many people
- Your menu choices
- The date and time of the event
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. Send us your details through our quote form.
Who books funeral wake catering in Bow?
Nobody in the family has to cook or serve.
Here’s what people in Bow most often book a hog roast for:
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Wakes in village halls
- Memorial gatherings
- Family get-togethers after a service
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Hackney Wick station, about 0.9 miles north.
Questions to ask before you book
- The space, cover and access they need
- If the price includes VAT
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Whether plates or china are included
What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we will plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll, just as they should.
What the cooking area needs
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- A level outdoor area
- A safe distance from the hall
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
As a London location, Bow 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 will advise.
From the roaster
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
The process
Service is quick once we start carving: the chef carves and the team serves, with the sides served alongside. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. In winter, it is dark in Bow by about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Get in touch when the date is set.
- We confirm the space.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- We serve quietly.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Getting a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
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Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Next to sandwiches, hot food feels more caring. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
What you get with us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- An itemised quote
Take a look at how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Working with your venue
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we will confirm what we can provide.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards