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Hog Roast for a Wake in Cricklewood, Greater London
Funeral wake catering in Cricklewood: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Home wakes
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Book a hog roast in Cricklewood
How we price a hog roast for the wake
The price comes down to:
- Travel to Cricklewood
- How long the roast and service take
- How many people are eating
- Menu choices and extras
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Details that help
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Where the event is
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
Every wake is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your wake: send us your details through our quote form.
Funeral wake catering in Cricklewood, slow-roasted on site
Roast pork with salads, new potatoes and coleslaw makes a proper meal, or rolls keep it simple. There are alternatives for those who do not eat pork. For hall gatherings after a service and pub and club wakes, we will put together a menu of apple sauce, new potatoes and rotisserie chicken for your guests.
In Cricklewood, a hall with outdoor space is frequently the easiest option. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
- Area
- Cricklewood (NW2, NW6, NW10)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a venue’s set menu, a hog roast at home or a hall can be simpler and better value. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book our hog roast in Cricklewood
- Carved to order by a chef
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Sides to make it a full meal
The menu, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, easy to eat standing up. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
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Planning the wake in Cricklewood
The family can spend time with guests.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Cricklewood. Typical bookings include:
- Memorial events
- Celebrations of life
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
A club or hall near Cricklewood gives space for everyone and outdoor room for the roaster.
Questions to ask before you book
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Whether plates or china are included
- Any travel or access charges
- VAT, if it applies
Cricklewood questions
Which station is closest to Cricklewood?
Cricklewood station, in Cricklewood itself.
Can you do a hog roast in Gladstone Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
We’ll always try. Tell us the details and we’ll reply promptly.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will confirm everything in writing.
Do you cover Cricklewood?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Cricklewood and Greater London. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
What do people get?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we will confirm what we can provide.
Planning the cooking spot
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- A friend or relative we can call
- A short route for the equipment
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
Cricklewood is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and access can be tight: let us know how we reach the cooking spot and where we can park.
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
How the day works
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. For a summer wake in Cricklewood, there is light until about 9:20pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Think about shelter for your guests
How to get a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Looking after everyone
Some guests will not eat pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
We arrive in good time and roast quietly, out of the way of arriving guests.
Let us know if there’s something the person especially liked.
Cricklewood: halls, homes and travel
Cricklewood is about 1 mile north-west of Kilburn, in Greater London. We cover wakes in Cricklewood. We cover all 764 towns and villages in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Cricklewood to London (about 7 miles away).
If the funeral is at a church such as St Gabriel's Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. Relatives arriving by train should know that there’s a station right in Cricklewood: Cricklewood station.
Wherever your wake is in NW2, NW6 and NW10, we can roast on site for your guests. Streets in the area include Ivy Road, Walm Lane and Dean Road, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Being close to the A407, Cricklewood is easy for us to reach with the roaster. If your venue is just outside Cricklewood, we also cover Brondesbury (1 mile south-east), Willesden (1 mile south-west), Dollis Hill (1 mile north-west), Willesden Green (1 mile south-west) and Neasden (1 mile west). Further out, we also cater in London (7 miles south-east), City of Westminster (4 miles south-east), Marylebone (4 miles south-east), Kensington (4 miles south), St Pancras (5 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (6 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Brent Cross Shopping Centre (1.5 miles north) and Brent Museum and Archives (0.7 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Parliament Hill and Westbere Copse.
- Local schools include Hampstead School (0.5 miles east) and Brondesbury College (0.9 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Crown Public House (less than half a mile north-east)
- Other local spots include Frognal and Fitzjohns (1.4 miles east)
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls 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