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Funeral Wake Catering in East Ham
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in East Ham and across Greater London.
- Gatherings at the family home
- Remembrance days
- Wakes in village halls
Funeral wake catering for East Ham
A closer look at the menu
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, easy to eat standing up. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed goes into rolls or onto plates alongside the pork.
How our funeral wake catering works in East Ham
Wakes are frequently arranged at short notice. Get in touch as soon as the date is set, and we will tell you right away whether we can help. For gatherings at the family home and remembrance gatherings, we can cook apple sauce, roast pork in rolls or on plates and halloumi skewers.
Wakes in East Ham are often at home, a church hall or a pub with a garden. We need an outdoor spot to cook. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
- Where
- East Ham (E6, IG11, E13, E12)
- Region
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
How it works
We arrive hours before you want to eat, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. Your guests will smell it long before they see it. For a summer wake in East Ham, there’s light until about 9:20pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- The roast cooks while you’re at the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We pack up quietly.
How to prepare
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Get a quote
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
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Looking after everyone
Some guests will not eat pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
We clear away discreetly once everyone has eaten.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Your quote depends on:
- How long the roast and service take
- Whether you want china
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Numbers
Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups normally cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What we need to know
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Where the event is
- Rules from the venue or landowner
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
Working with your venue
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
East Ham: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to East Ham?
The closest is Barking station, roughly 1.3 miles away.
Can you get a hog roast into a London garden in East Ham?
It depends on access: a rear gate or yard generally works. Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Will there be enough to go round?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You will get allergen details for everything.
What space does the roaster need?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A photo helps.
What happens in bad weather?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
What do you need from us on the day?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We’ll bring the rest.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
Space, access and the venue
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- Space inside for guests
As a London location, East Ham 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 will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Rather than relatives cooking, we take the cooking off the family’s hands. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why book our hog roast in East Ham
- An itemised quote
- Timed around your day
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Our staff serve and clear
Read how we price and the cost guide.
Occasions we serve in East Ham
It’s simple, warm, familiar food, which is what people want after a service.
However big or small the event in East Ham, a slow roast goes a long way. We’re frequently asked to cater:
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Gatherings at the family home
- Family meals after a funeral
- One-year memorials
Families holding a service at St Bartholomew's Church often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Before booking anyone
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- How dietary needs are handled
- If the price includes VAT
- Plates, china and cutlery
Wakes in East Ham: venues and practical details
East Ham is about 5 miles south-east of Walthamstow, in Greater London. We cater wakes across East Ham and nearby. We cover 764 places in Greater London. You can also see our page for London, about 7 miles away.
With the A13 and A117 nearby, it’s easy for family travelling by car to reach East Ham. If there is not room at home, a hall or club near East Ham may suit.
Anywhere in E6, IG11, E13 and E12, we can roast on site for your guests. Whether your wake is on High Street South, Market Street and High Street North or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Main roads around East Ham include the A13 and A117, which makes travel to your wake easy. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Wallend (1 mile north-east), Upton Park (1 mile west), Plashet (1 mile north), Beckton (1 mile south-east) and Greengate (1 mile west). We also serve nearby towns such as London (7 miles west), City of Westminster (9 miles west), Marylebone (9 miles west), Kensington (11 miles west), St Pancras (7 miles west) and Shoreditch (6 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find The Who Shop Museum (less than half a mile north) and County Borough of West Ham (2.5 miles west). The countryside around East Ham includes Ripple Nature Reserve and Hollow Pond.
- Local schools include Langdon School (0.5 miles north-east) and The Service for Deaf and Partially Hearing Children (1.1 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Miller's Well pub (within half a mile north)
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away