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Funeral Wake Catering in Custom House
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Funeral wake catering in Custom House.
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Ashes ceremonies
- Celebrations of life
Funeral wake catering in Custom House
Funeral wake catering in Custom House, carved to order
Wakes are frequently arranged at short notice. Contact us as soon as the date is set, and we will give you a quick answer. We serve halloumi skewers, new potatoes and salads, and we are regularly asked to cater wakes at a local club and gatherings after scattering ashes.
In Custom House, a wake might be at home, a hall or a local pub. In London, outdoor space for the roaster is the thing to check. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
- Where
- Custom House (E16, E13)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
If the venue has its own caterer, check whether we can cater there. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
What you get with us
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Our staff serve and clear
- Fresh carving at the serving station
See our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
What happens on the day
Service is quick once we start carving: the chef carves and the team serves, and sides go out at the same time. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. For a summer wake in Custom House, there is light until about 9:20pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We confirm the space.
- We cook on site.
- We serve quietly.
- We tidy up and go.
How to prepare
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Ask for a quote
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or E16 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
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Common questions in Custom House
Which station is closest to Custom House?
Custom House station, in Custom House itself.
Could you cook in Thames Barrier Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Check with them first.
What do we need to organise?
Very little: the space and a contact.
Will there be enough to go round?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so a good estimate matters. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
Is a week’s notice enough?
Normally. Contact us when the date is set and we will tell you quickly.
Can you wait?
That’s fine: a cooked roast can be held for a while.
What space does the roaster need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a photo if you are unsure.
What do you need from us on the day?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Custom House?
Quiet, respectful service.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Custom House, such as:
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Family meals after a funeral
- Pub and club wakes
- Anniversary memorials
Local halls and clubs near Custom House can host a wake if home is too small.
Comparing caterers
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- The full menu and the sides
- A clear list of what’s included
Towns and villages near Custom House
More for events in Custom House
After a funeral in Custom House
Custom House is about 1 mile south of Canning Town, in Greater London. We set up the roaster at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Custom House. We cover 764 places in Greater London.
After a service at St Matthew's Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Custom House station serves Custom House directly.
Anywhere in E16 and E13, we can bring the roaster to you. Local streets include Tree Road, Ethel Road and Booth Road; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. You will find Custom House on the A1020, so it is easy for us to reach with the equipment. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in West Silvertown (1 mile south-west), Silvertown (1 mile south), Canning Town (1 mile north), Royal Docks (1 mile east) and Limmo Peninsula (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (5 miles west), City of Westminster (8 miles west), Marylebone (8 miles west), Kensington (10 miles west), St Pancras (6 miles west) and Shoreditch (5 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include East Ham (2 miles north-east) and Greenwich Castle (2.5 miles south-west). The countryside around Custom House includes Gilbert's Pit and Tower Hill.
- Schools near Custom House include Royal Docks Academy (less than half a mile north-east) and The Royal Docks Community School (under half a mile north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Connaught Tavern (less than half a mile east)
Planning the cooking spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- A hall or room for eating
- Clearance from walls and branches
As a London location, Custom House 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.
On the menu in Custom House
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
What a hog roast costs
Each price is built from:
- Travel to Custom House
- Plates or china
- Numbers
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- An estimate of numbers
- Dietary requirements
- The date and time of the event
- Anything the venue has asked for
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we will bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, roasted until golden.
Allergies and dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
We set up quietly and start the roast early, well away from the entrance.
China crockery is available on request.
Working with your venue
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards