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Hog Roast for a Wake in Cockfosters, Greater London
Planning a hog roast for the wake in Cockfosters? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Wakes at home
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Planning an event in Cockfosters?
After a funeral in Cockfosters
Cockfosters is about 1 mile east of Barnet, in Greater London. Our roaster is a regular sight at wakes around Cockfosters, from gardens to fields. Cockfosters is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 11 miles away.
If there is not room at home, a hall or club near Cockfosters may suit. Families holding a service at Christ Church often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Wakes anywhere in EN4 and N14 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. Local streets include Park Road, Grove Road and Bevan Road; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Main roads around Cockfosters include the A111, which makes travel to your wake easy. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include New Barnet (1 mile south-west), Hadley Wood (1 mile north-west), East Barnet (1 mile south), Oakwood (1 mile south-east) and Osidge (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (11 miles south), City of Westminster (10 miles south), Marylebone (9 miles south), Kensington (11 miles south), St Pancras (9 miles south) and Shoreditch (9 miles south).
A little further out are Chase Farm Hospital (2.5 miles north-east) and Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum (2.8 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Covert Way and Darland's Lake.
- Schools near Cockfosters include Trent School Cockfosters (less than half a mile south-east) and JCoSS (0.5 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Cock Inn (less than half a mile north-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include East Barnet Urban District (0.7 miles south)
How our funeral wake catering works in Cockfosters
Roast pork with salads, new potatoes and coleslaw makes a proper meal. Chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option are there for anyone who doesn’t eat pork. For family get-togethers after a service and life celebrations, we will put together a menu of apple sauce, salads and halloumi skewers and more.
In Cockfosters, 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. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
- Area
- Cockfosters (EN4, N14)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
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Planning for dietary needs
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Stuffing usually contains gluten
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
About the food
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so nobody misses out.
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who don’t eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and it suits fussy eaters.
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
What the cooking area needs
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- Clearance from walls and branches
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- A hall or room for eating
Cockfosters 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.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
FAQs for Cockfosters
Can you do a hog roast in Belmont Open Space?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you cater after a service at Christ Church?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
How quickly can you cater a wake?
Often, yes. Contact us as soon as you have a date and we will answer straight away.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
What if it rains?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
What should we provide?
Only the place, numbers and a contact. We bring everything else.
Do you come to Cockfosters?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll check the date.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
Why choose a hog roast in Cockfosters?
Next to booking a function room menu, a hog roast at a hall is frequently simpler. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why book our hog roast in Cockfosters
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- We bring everything to cook and serve
See how we price and what a hog roast costs.
How the day works
We get there well ahead of service, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. The smell typically brings people over long before we carve. Most wakes in Cockfosters are held in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, but by late December it is dark at about 3:55pm.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We confirm the space.
- We cook on site.
- We serve quietly.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Let us know about tight access
Getting a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Why choose funeral wake catering in Cockfosters?
Hearty food that most people like, just right after a funeral.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Cockfosters, including:
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- One-year memorials
- Memorial events
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
Relatives driving in can use the A111 to reach Cockfosters.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether plates or china are included
- A clear list of what’s included
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- VAT, if it applies
Prices and what affects them
Each price is built from:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Numbers
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The journey to the venue
A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What we need to know
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Where the event is
- Roughly how many people
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Allergies we should know about
Send us the date, the address or EN4 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away