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Hog Roast for a Wake in Chingford Hatch, Greater London
We bring a hog roast for the wake to Chingford Hatch and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Life celebrations
- Wakes at home
- Anniversary memorials
Funeral wake catering for Chingford Hatch
Funeral wake catering in Chingford Hatch, slow-roasted on site
Services can run over, and that’s fine: we’ll hold the food until people arrive. Name someone we can call on the day. Typical bookings include remembrance days and gatherings after scattering ashes, serving apple sauce, halloumi skewers and roast pork in rolls or on plates.
Wakes in Chingford Hatch are often 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. Timings are planned around your wake, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
- Area
- Chingford Hatch (E4, IG8)
- Region
- Greater London
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
How the day works
People love watching the carving: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, with crackling for everyone who wants it. In winter, it is dark in Chingford Hatch by about 3:50pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Getting a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
A closer look at the menu
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, served in a roll with salads.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, easy to eat standing up. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
For event organisers in Chingford Hatch
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to booking a function room menu, a hog roast at a hall is frequently simpler. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
What you get with us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Carved to order by a chef
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
See our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
What the cooking area needs
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- Clearance from walls and branches
- Permission from the hall or venue
Chingford Hatch 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 you book.
What we serve
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
Who books funeral wake catering in Chingford Hatch?
Alternatives are available.
Here’s what people in Chingford Hatch most often book a hog roast for:
- One-year memorials
- Wakes in village halls
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Home wakes
Chingford Hatch is on or near the A1009, handy for relatives driving in.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether travel is included
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Plates, china and cutlery
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How we price a hog roast for the wake
Each price is built from:
- The number of people
- How long the roast and service take
- Plates or china
- Which meats and sides you choose
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Details that help
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- An estimate of numbers
- Dietary requirements
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A picture of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Keep the alternatives labelled
Name a friend or relative as our contact, so the family can focus on guests.
Let us know if there is something the person especially liked.
Questions from Chingford Hatch
Can you do a hog roast in The Highams Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Which station is closest to Chingford Hatch?
Highams Park station, about 0.7 miles south of the centre.
Can you do something else?
Yes, add chicken or a vegetarian option for those who need them.
What if it rains?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
Do you clear up?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
Do you serve the food?
You do not need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Is there a non-pork option?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
Can you serve on plates?
We serve on plates, with china as an option.
Wakes in Chingford Hatch: venues and practical details
Chingford Hatch is about 1 mile south-east of Chingford, in Greater London. We cover Chingford Hatch and its neighbours for wakes. Chingford Hatch is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we cater. Our nearest city page is London, about 9 miles away.
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Highams Park station, roughly 0.7 miles south of the centre. A club or hall near Chingford Hatch gives space for everyone and outdoor room for the roaster.
Here we cover the E4 and IG8 postcode area, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Whether your wake is on New Road, The Avenue and Weale Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. Being close to the A1009, Chingford Hatch is simple for us to get to. For wakes just outside Chingford Hatch, we cover Friday Hill (1 mile north-east), Chingford (1 mile north-west), Monkhams (1 mile east), Hale End (1 mile south) and Chingford Mount (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include London (9 miles south-west), City of Westminster (10 miles south-west), Marylebone (10 miles south-west), Kensington (12 miles south-west), St Pancras (8 miles south-west) and Shoreditch (7 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include The Epping Forest Museum (1.2 miles north-east) and Buckhurst Hill East (1.9 miles east). Open spaces near Chingford Hatch include Pole Hill and Ainslie Wood.
- Local schools include Heathcote School & Science College (0.6 miles north-east) and Normanhurst School (1 mile north)
- Nearby, you’ll find Kings Head pub (1 mile north)
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- 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