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Funeral Wake Catering in Canning Town
Looking for a hog roast for the wake in Canning Town? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Memorial gatherings
- Church and village hall wakes
- Gatherings at the family home
Funeral wake catering for Canning Town
Wake catering near Canning Town
Canning Town is about 5 miles east of London, in Greater London. Wakes in Canning Town are part of our patch, along with the towns and villages around it. Canning Town is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover.
After a service at St Cedd's Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. Canning Town is on or near the A1020, handy for relatives driving in.
Anywhere in E16, E13 and E6, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Ivy Road, Star Lane and Bell Lane; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Canning Town is on the A1020, so it’s easy for us to reach with the equipment. Other places close to Canning Town we cover include Custom House (1 mile south), Plaistow (1 mile north), Limmo Peninsula (1 mile west), West Silvertown (1 mile south) and Leamouth (1 mile west). We also serve nearby towns such as London (5 miles west), City of Westminster (8 miles west), Marylebone (7 miles west), Kensington (10 miles west), St Pancras (6 miles west) and Shoreditch (5 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include West Ham United Football Club Museum (1.4 miles north-east) and Albert Dock Seamen's Hospital (0.5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Gilbert's Pit and Hollow Pond.
- Nearby schools include Royal Docks Academy (0.5 miles south-east) and The Royal Docks Community School (0.5 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Tidal Basin Tavern (0.6 miles south-west)
- Local facilities include East Ham (1.7 miles north-east)
Funeral wake catering in Canning Town, slow-roasted on site
Some families choose a hog roast because it was a favourite. Tell us what matters to you and we’ll do our best. For church and village hall wakes and gatherings after a cremation, we’ll put together a menu of new potatoes, salads and rotisserie chicken for your guests.
In Canning Town, a wake might be at home, a hall or a local pub. 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.
- Area
- Canning Town (E16, E13, E6)
- County
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What we serve, dish by dish
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved thick or thin, as people like it, and served hot.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, turned until the skin is golden.
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What the cooking area needs
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- A hall or room for eating
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- Clearance from walls and branches
Canning Town 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.
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Canning Town
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
How the day works
The roaster is gas-fired, so cooking doesn’t depend on mains power; a nearby socket helps with lights if service runs into the evening. Wakes in Canning Town are generally in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, though in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- The roast cooks while you’re at the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about tight access
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Gather dietary requirements early
Ask for a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or E16 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Organising for someone else?
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Canning Town
Can you get a hog roast into a London garden in Canning Town?
Frequently, 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.
Can you do a hog roast in Keir Hardie Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Ask them first.
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.
Where can you serve a wake?
Most places, if the roaster can cook outside.
Is it a sit-down meal?
Either: plates with sides or simple rolls.
What space does the roaster need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will check it with you before booking.
Do you bring plates?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
Do we need to provide electricity?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a cold buffet, a warm plated meal is more comforting. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why Canning Town hosts choose us
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Our staff serve and clear
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Timed around your day
Take a look at how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Allergies and dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
We clear away discreetly once everyone has eaten.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
Planning the wake in Canning Town
Quiet, respectful service.
Here’s what people in Canning Town most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Home wakes
If there is not room at home, a hall or club near Canning Town may suit.
What to look for in a quote
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Whether travel is included
Prices and what affects them
We don’t use a fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- How many people are eating
- Site access
- Crockery choices
- Which meats and sides you choose
A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Your date and serving time
- What the outdoor space is like
- The venue or postcode
- Any venue rules
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Canning Town, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, use our quote form.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away