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Funeral Wake Catering in Earl's Court
Planning a hog roast for the wake in Earl's Court? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Pub and club wakes
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- One-year memorials
Funeral wake catering in Earl's Court
Funeral wake catering near Earl's Court
Wakes in Earl's Court happen at homes, halls, clubs and pubs. We need an outdoor spot to cook, and we serve indoors where the venue allows. On the menu are salads, rotisserie chicken and halloumi skewers, and we are frequently booked for wakes in village halls and celebrations of life.
In Earl's Court, a hall with outdoor space is frequently the easiest option, though home can work with a garden and side access. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- Area
- Earl's Court (W14, W8, SW5)
- County
- Greater London
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Organising for someone else?
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we will tell you what we can send.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Who books funeral wake catering in Earl's Court?
Hearty food that most people like, just right after a funeral.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Earl's Court and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Wakes at a local club
- Life celebrations
- One-year memorials
- Memorial gatherings
Relatives arriving by train should know that Earl's Court has its own station, West Brompton station.
What to look for in a quote
- How dietary needs are handled
- VAT, if it applies
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Whether travel is included
What comes off the roaster
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables, in a roll or on a plate.
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken can be served in a roll or on a plate.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Some guests will not eat pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
Name a friend or relative as our contact, so the family can focus on guests.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
Arranging a wake in Earl's Court
Earl's Court is about 1 mile south-east of Kensington, in Greater London. Wakes in Earl's Court are part of our patch. We cater all 764 towns and villages in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
Relatives driving in can use the A3218 and A3220 to reach Earl's Court. Families holding a service at St Cuthbert's frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Here we cover the W14, W8 and SW5 postcode area, and we can cater your wake anywhere in it. Your wake could be at a house on Sun Road, Star Road and Rich Lane, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Earl's Court sits on or near the A3218 and A3220, which makes travel to your wake easy. Other places close to Earl's Court we cover include West Brompton (1 mile south), South Kensington (1 mile east), Little Chelsea (1 mile south-east), World's End (1 mile south-east) and Walham Green (1 mile south). We also serve nearby towns such as London (4 miles east), Marylebone (3 miles north-east), St Pancras (4 miles north-east), Shoreditch (6 miles north-east), Walthamstow (10 miles north-east) and Hoxton (6 miles north-east).
A little further out are Chelsea Stadium Tour And Museum (0.7 miles south) and Ladbroke Estate (1.6 miles north). Open spaces near Earl's Court include Campden Hill and The Long Water.
- Schools near Earl's Court include Collingham College (under half a mile east) and The Fulham Boys School (under half a mile west)
- Local pubs include Courtfield pub (within half a mile north-east)
- Local facilities include Abdus Salam Library (0.9 miles north-east)
Prices and what affects them
Each price is built from:
- Numbers
- Access to the cooking area
- Plates or china
- How long the roast and service take
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- The address or postcode
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- An estimate of numbers
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
Earl's Court questions
Could you cook in Gwendwr Garden?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
What’s the nearest station to Earl's Court?
Earl's Court has its own station: West Brompton station.
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 bring everything else.
What happens after service?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll fit around changes.
Do you serve the food?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
Can you do something else?
There are chicken, vegetarian and vegan alternatives. Halal isn’t available.
Do you come to Earl's Court?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Earl's Court and the rest of Greater London included. Send us the address for a quote.
A hog roast compared with other options
Rather than relatives cooking, a catered hog roast lets everyone be together. 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. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
What you get with us
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
See our prices page or the cost guide.
The process
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so tell us as soon as plans change. For a summer wake in Earl's Court, there is light until about 9:20pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- Share the date, place and rough numbers.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- We set up and roast while you are at the service.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Get a quote
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your wake: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Nearby places to Earl's Court
What else we do in Earl's Court
Planning the cooking spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- A safe distance from the hall
- Parking close by for our vehicle
As a London location, Earl's Court 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.
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards