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Hog Roast for a Wake in Dagenham, Greater London
Funeral wake catering in Dagenham: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Memorial events
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Wakes at a local club
Funeral wake catering in Dagenham
About our funeral wake catering in Dagenham
For a celebration of life, a hog roast can reflect the person being remembered. Tell us what matters to you and we’ll try to help. Popular choices include apple sauce, rotisserie chicken and new potatoes, and we’re regularly asked to cater memorial gatherings and family meals after a funeral.
Wakes in Dagenham are often at home, a church hall or a pub with a garden. In London, outdoor space for the roaster is the thing to check, which we can help you think through. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Where
- Dagenham (RM10, RM9, RM13, RM7)
- County
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Wakes in Dagenham: venues and practical details
Dagenham is about 3 miles south of Romford, in Greater London. A hog roast suits wakes around Dagenham, whatever the venue. We cater 764 places across Greater London. Our nearest city page is London, about 11 miles away.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Dagenham Dock station, about 1.2 miles south-west, is the nearest station. Relatives driving in can use the B178 to reach Dagenham.
This part of Greater London takes in RM10, RM9, RM13 and RM7. From Exeter Road, Plumtree Close and Rodwell Place or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Dagenham sits on or near the B178, so getting the roaster to your wake is simple. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Becontree (1 mile north-west), Dagenham Green (1 mile south-west), Beam Park (1 mile south), South Hornchurch (1 mile south-east) and Hornchurch Marshes (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include London (11 miles west), City of Westminster (14 miles west), Marylebone (13 miles west), St Pancras (12 miles west), Shoreditch (10 miles west) and Walthamstow (9 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include The Brewery (2.5 miles north) and River (1.1 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Dagenham Village Churchyard.
- Schools near Dagenham include Dagenham Park Community School (0.5 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include Cross Keys pub (less than half a mile south-east)
Allergies and dietary needs
Some guests will not eat pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
Name a friend or relative as our contact, so the immediate family is not disturbed.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
What happens on the day
The roaster cooks outdoors, under a gazebo on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We’ll agree the spot with you beforehand. For a summer wake in Dagenham, there is light until about 9:20pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
Before we arrive
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Send final numbers in good time
Ask for a quote
When you’re weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
Your quote depends on:
- Menu choices and extras
- Time on site
- Crockery choices
- Numbers
Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What to tell us
To get the best quote, send us:
- The address or postcode
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, served in a roll with salads.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Space, access and the venue
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- A hall or room for eating
- Permission from the hall or venue
Dagenham 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 photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Dagenham
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We will fit in with site rules.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Occasions we serve in Dagenham
Nobody in the family has to cook or serve.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Dagenham, such as:
- Home wakes
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Pub and club wakes
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
Local halls and clubs near Dagenham can host a wake if home is too small.
What to look for in a quote
- A clear list of what’s included
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Any travel or access charges
Dagenham questions
Can you get a hog roast into a London garden in Dagenham?
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.
What’s the nearest station to Dagenham?
Dagenham Dock station, about 1.2 miles south-west of the centre.
Is there an alternative to pork?
Yes, add chicken or a vegetarian option.
Who serves?
You do not need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
How do we prepare?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
What happens in bad weather?
Rain does not stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
What do we need to organise?
Not much: an outdoor cooking spot and someone to meet us.
Can you work around our timings?
We will be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will fit around changes.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Rather than relatives cooking, we take the cooking off the family’s hands. 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.
What you get with us
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
See how we price or what a hog roast costs.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards