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Hog Roast for a Wake in Coldharbour, Greater London
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Funeral wake catering in Coldharbour.
- Celebrations of life
- Anniversary memorials
- Gatherings at the family home
Book a hog roast in Coldharbour
Funeral wake catering in Coldharbour, slow-roasted on site
If the service runs late, we wait: a cooked roast can be held for a while. Give us a contact for the day. For gatherings after a cremation and hall gatherings after a service, we will put together a menu of new potatoes, apple sauce and halloumi skewers and more.
For a wake in Coldharbour, a hall or club with a yard or garden is often simplest, though home can work with a garden and side access. The hog is roasted on site at your wake, slowly, over several hours, then carved fresh for your guests.
- Area
- Coldharbour (E14, SE10, E22)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Step by step
Service is quick once we start carving: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, with the sides served alongside. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. Wakes in Coldharbour are typically in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, though in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
How to get a price
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or E14 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we will tell you what we can send.
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Wake catering near Coldharbour
Coldharbour is about 2 miles north of Greenwich, in Greater London. We’re happy to travel to Coldharbour for wakes and the places nearby. Coldharbour is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover.
For a service at a church like All Saints Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Canary Wharf station, about 0.5 miles north-west.
For wakes in E14, SE10 and E22, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many guests. Streets in the area include Canada Square, Simpson's Road and Amsterdam Road, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. You’ll find Coldharbour on the A1206 and A1261, which makes the journey straightforward. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Blackwall (1 mile north-east), London Docklands (1 mile west), Poplar (1 mile north-west), Canary Wharf (1 mile west) and Heron Quays (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include London (4 miles west), City of Westminster (6 miles west), Marylebone (6 miles west), Kensington (8 miles west), St Pancras (5 miles west) and Shoreditch (3 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Poplar Hospital (0.6 miles north) and Surrey Quays Shopping Centre (1.8 miles west). Open spaces near Coldharbour include Tower Hill and Lavender Pond.
- Schools near Coldharbour include Tower Hamlets College (0.6 miles north-west) and Canary Wharf College 3 (0.7 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Gun pub (under half a mile south)
- Local facilities include Holy Trinity (2.3 miles north-west)
Why choose funeral wake catering in Coldharbour?
Alternatives are available.
Whatever the occasion in Coldharbour, a slow roast goes a long way. We’re often asked to cater:
- Gatherings at the family home
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Memorial events
A club or hall near Coldharbour gives space for everyone and outdoor room for the roaster.
Comparing caterers
- What crockery is supplied
- Whether VAT is included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg, in a roll or on a plate.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we will bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Planning the cooking spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- Space inside for guests
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- One contact on the day
As a London location, Coldharbour is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and access takes planning: 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 before you book.
On the menu in Coldharbour
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Compared with a venue’s set menu, a hog roast at a hall is often simpler. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
Why us?
- Serving and clearing done for you
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- No surprises: everything in writing
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Take a look at our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Questions from Coldharbour
Could you cook in Mudchute Park and Farm?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
What if our house in Coldharbour has no side access?
It depends on access: a rear gate or yard generally works. Tell us about steps, gates and parking and we’ll advise.
What do we need to organise?
Just the venue, rough numbers and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
Can you cater at home?
Wherever the family gathers, with an outdoor spot for cooking.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. We’ll explain the details with your quote.
How much room do you need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A photo helps.
Is mains power needed?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
What do you need from us on the day?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We’ll bring the rest.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Check with family about dietary needs
We arrive in good time and roast quietly, out of the way of arriving guests.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors are:
- The journey to the venue
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Numbers
- Site access
A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Getting an accurate quote
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Allergies we should know about
- The date and time of the event
- The venue or postcode
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your wake: fill in our quote form.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away