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Hog Roast for a Wake in Crews Hill, Greater London
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the wake turns the food into a centrepiece of your wake in Crews Hill.
- Wakes in village halls
- One-year memorials
- Remembrance gatherings
Funeral wake catering in Crews Hill
What we serve, dish by dish
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.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, turned until the skin is golden.
Funeral wake catering in Crews Hill, carved to order
Funerals are generally planned within a week or two. Contact us as soon as you have a date, and we will tell you straight away whether we can help. We are frequently asked to cater scattering-of-ashes gatherings and celebration-of-life gatherings, with halloumi skewers, new potatoes and salads.
In Crews Hill, 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. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
- Where
- Crews Hill (EN2)
- County
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Planning the cooking spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- Permission from the hall or venue
- Space inside for guests
- A level outdoor area
Crews Hill 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 you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
The process
On the day, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, worked back from your serving time. Wakes in Crews Hill are typically in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, though in December it’s dark by about 3:50pm.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We pack up quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Places near Crews Hill
What else we do in Crews Hill
Looking after everyone
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Stuffing usually contains gluten
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
Our staff are discreet and respectful.
Ask about china.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Compared with sandwich platters, hot food feels more caring. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Why us?
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Carved to order by a chef
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
Who books funeral wake catering in Crews Hill?
There are options for those who don’t eat pork.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Crews Hill:
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Wakes in village halls
- Anniversary memorials
- Family get-togethers after a service
If there isn’t room at home, a hall or club near Crews Hill may suit.
Comparing caterers
- How dietary needs are handled
- Who carves and who serves
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
Crews Hill questions
What if our house in Crews Hill has no side access?
Often, if there’s a rear gate, a front garden or a yard we can use. Tell us about steps, gates and parking and we will advise.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St John the Baptist: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is generally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Do you serve rolls or plates?
Either: rolls for a simple meal, plates with salads and potatoes for a fuller one.
How much will it be?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
How quickly can you cater a wake?
We do our best at short notice. Tell us the details for a quick answer.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
Do you bring plates?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
What affects the price in Crews Hill
Here’s what affects the price:
- How many people are eating
- How long the roast and service take
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Site access
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The address or postcode
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Roughly how many people
- A photo of the cooking area
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
Arranging a wake in Crews Hill
Crews Hill is in Greater London. Wakes in Crews Hill are part of our patch, as well as the surrounding area. Crews Hill is one of 764 places in Greater London where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Crews Hill to London (about 13 miles away).
If relatives are coming by rail, Crews Hill station is in Crews Hill itself. After a service at Church of St John the Baptist, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Here we cover the EN2 postcode area, so your wake can be anywhere in it. From Rosewood Drive, Theobalds Park Road and Whitewebbs Road or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Other places close to Crews Hill we cover include Clay Hill (1 mile south-east), Gordon Hill (1 mile south-east), Forty Hill (2 miles south-east), Enfield Chase (2 miles south) and Enfield (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include London (13 miles south), City of Westminster (12 miles south), Marylebone (11 miles south), Kensington (13 miles south), St Pancras (11 miles south) and Shoreditch (11 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Municipal Borough of Enfield (0.9 miles south-east) and Museum of Enfield (2.3 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Fir and Pond Woods and Bowyer's Water.
- Nearby schools include Chace Community School (1.7 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Plough pub (less than half a mile north)
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards