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Funeral Wake Catering for East Barnet
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Funeral wake catering in East Barnet.
- Church and village hall wakes
- Gatherings at the family home
- Family meals after a funeral
A hog roast near East Barnet
Funeral wake catering in East Barnet, slow-roasted on site
While you are at the service, the roast cooks quietly, so food is ready when people arrive. We serve without fuss and clear up quietly. Whether it is wakes at a local club and one-year memorials, we can cook apple sauce, rotisserie chicken and salads.
In East Barnet, a hall with outdoor space is often the easiest option, though home can work with a garden and side access. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
- Location
- East Barnet (N20, EN4, N14)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Next to sandwiches, hot food feels more caring, especially in colder months. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why book with us
- An itemised quote
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Carved to order by a chef
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
See how we price or the cost guide.
What we serve, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed goes into rolls or onto plates alongside the pork.
Space, access and the venue
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- Permission from the hall or venue
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
As a London location, East Barnet 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 you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in East Barnet
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- New potatoes
Questions from East Barnet
Can you do a hog roast in Oak Hill Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first.
What if our house in East Barnet has no side access?
It depends on access: a rear gate or yard usually works. Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Do you bring plates?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
Who serves?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
When do you start roasting?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Do you need power or water?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Can you roast in the rain?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
How much room do you need?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A photo helps.
Why choose funeral wake catering in East Barnet?
If the service runs late, the food waits.
In East Barnet and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Life celebrations
- Remembrance gatherings
- Wakes in village halls
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
A club or hall near East Barnet gives space for everyone and outdoor room for the roaster.
What your quote should include
- What crockery is supplied
- Who carves and who serves
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Whether VAT is included
East Barnet: halls, homes and travel
East Barnet is about 1 mile north-east of Whetstone, in Greater London. Wherever your wake is in East Barnet, we can bring the roaster, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. East Barnet is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. We cater events right across the region, from East Barnet to London (10 miles away).
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Oakleigh Park station, roughly 0.5 miles north-west of the centre. Families holding a service at St Mary the Virgin frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
This part of Greater London takes in N20, EN4 and N14. Local streets include Dene Road, Pine Road and Capel Road; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Osidge (1 mile east), Brunswick Park (1 mile south-east), New Barnet (1 mile north-west), Whetstone (1 mile south-west) and Oakleigh Park (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include London (10 miles south), City of Westminster (8 miles south), Marylebone (8 miles south), Kensington (10 miles south), St Pancras (8 miles south) and Shoreditch (8 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum (1.8 miles south-west) and East Barnet Urban District (0.6 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Oakleigh Park Rail Cutting and Darland's Lake.
- Nearby schools include East Barnet School (0.7 miles north) and Salcombe School (0.8 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Cavalier pub (less than half a mile south)
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Some ideas:
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
We clear away discreetly once everyone has eaten.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
Step by step
A hog roast is always cooked outside, on a level, open spot under cover, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We agree exactly where before the day. For a summer wake in East Barnet, there’s light until about 9:20pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We confirm the space.
- We cook on site.
- We serve quietly.
- We leave the venue tidy.
How to prepare
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A photo of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
What a hog roast costs
The price comes down to:
- Numbers
- How long the roast and service take
- Menu choices and extras
- Whether you want china
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
What to tell us
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Allergies we should know about
- Roughly how many people
- The date and time of the event
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Towns and villages near East Barnet
More for events in East Barnet
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards