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Funeral Wake Catering in Dollis Hill
We bring a hog roast for the wake to Dollis Hill and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Life celebrations
- Remembrance gatherings
Slow-roasted pork in Dollis Hill
Dollis Hill: halls, homes and travel
Dollis Hill is about 1 mile north-east of Neasden, in Greater London. Dollis Hill is well within our area for wakes and the places nearby. We bring hog roasts to 764 places across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Dollis Hill to London (about 7 miles away).
After a service at Church of St Michael, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. For family travelling by train, Brent Cross West station serves Dollis Hill directly.
Wakes anywhere in NW2, NW10 and NW9 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. That could mean a wake in a garden on Brook Road, Lane Close and Crest Road or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Other places close to Dollis Hill we cover include Staples Corner (1 mile north-east), Neasden (1 mile south-west), Cricklewood (1 mile south-east), Willesden (1 mile south) and Brent Cross (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cater in London (7 miles south-east), City of Westminster (5 miles south-east), Marylebone (5 miles south-east), Kensington (5 miles south), St Pancras (6 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (7 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Brent Museum and Archives (1.2 miles south) and Municipal Borough of Hendon (1.7 miles north). Within reach you will find Darland's Lake and Parliament Hill.
- Local schools include Menorah High School for Girls (under half a mile south-west) and Woodfield School (1 mile north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Crown Public House (1 mile south-east)
Funeral wake catering near Dollis Hill
For a celebration of life, a hog roast can reflect the person being remembered. Let us know if there’s anything special and we’ll try to help. Popular choices include apple sauce, rotisserie chicken and halloumi skewers, and we are regularly asked to cater celebrations of life and gatherings after scattering ashes.
In Dollis Hill, a hall with outdoor space is frequently the easiest option, though home can work with a garden and side access. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
- Where
- Dollis Hill (NW2, NW10, NW9)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
The process
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so cooking doesn’t depend on mains power; a nearby socket helps with lights if service runs into the evening. Most wakes in Dollis Hill are held in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, though in December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- Get in touch when the date is set.
- We confirm the space.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
How to get 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
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Planning for dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
We set up quietly and start the roast early, well away from the entrance.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who don’t eat pork.
Common questions in Dollis Hill
Could you cook in Gladstone Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Michael?
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 offer gluten-free rolls?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
What if things run late?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Do you serve rolls or plates?
Either: rolls for a simple meal, plates with salads and potatoes for a fuller one.
What do we need to organise?
Not much: the space and a contact.
What should we sort out beforehand?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We will bring the rest.
Do you need power or water?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
For planners, venues and organisers
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to sandwiches, hot food feels more caring, especially in colder months. Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head usually falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why Dollis Hill hosts choose us
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
See how we price or what a hog roast costs.
What the cooking area needs
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- A hall or room for eating
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- Clearance from walls and branches
As a London location, Dollis Hill is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and access takes planning: let us know how we reach the cooking spot and where we can park.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we serve
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
Why choose funeral wake catering in Dollis Hill?
Alternatives are available.
We’re regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Dollis Hill, including:
- Family get-togethers after a service
- One-year memorials
- Remembrance gatherings
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
A club or hall near Dollis Hill gives space for everyone and outdoor room for the roaster.
Questions to ask before booking
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
About the food
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal.
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, so it stays hot and juicy right to the last roll.
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Travel to Dollis Hill
- Menu choices and extras
- How long the roast and service take
- Crockery choices
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
What we need to know
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Roughly how many people
- The address or postcode
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- A picture of the cooking area
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or NW2 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards