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Funeral Wake Catering in Finchley
Funeral wake catering in Finchley: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Memorial gatherings
- Wakes at home
Book a hog roast in Finchley
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- A friend or relative we can call
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
Finchley 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.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
How our funeral wake catering works in Finchley
We roast quietly on site while the service takes place, ready for when everyone comes back. We serve without fuss and clear up quietly. For family get-togethers after a service and one-year memorials, we can cook salads, roast pork in rolls or on plates and new potatoes and more.
In Finchley, a hall with outdoor space is often the easiest option. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- Where
- Finchley (N3, N2, N12, NW11)
- Region
- Greater London
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Finchley: halls, homes and travel
Finchley is about 6 miles north of City of Westminster, in Greater London. A hog roast suits wakes around Finchley, whatever the venue. Finchley is one of 764 places in Greater London where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Finchley to London (8 miles away).
Families holding a service at St Paul's Finchley frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready. For anyone coming to the funeral by train, New Southgate station, about 1.9 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
Wakes anywhere in N3, N2, N12 and NW11 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. That could mean a wake in a garden on Station Road, Chaplin Square and Market Place, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Finchley sits on or near the B1462, so getting the roaster to your wake is simple. Other places close to Finchley we cover include Church End (1 mile west), Woodside Park (1 mile north), North Finchley (1 mile north), Friern Barnet (2 miles north-east) and Oakleigh Park (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in London (8 miles south-east), City of Westminster (6 miles south), Marylebone (6 miles south), Kensington (7 miles south), St Pancras (6 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (7 miles south-east).
A little further out are Grand Arcade (1 mile north) and Municipal Borough of Finchley (less than half a mile east). Open spaces near Finchley include Highgate Hill and Lakeside Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Finchley include Bishop Douglass School (0.5 miles south) and Woodhouse College (1 mile north-east)
- Local pubs include The Elephant Inn (0.8 miles north)
- Local facilities include Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum (1.1 miles north)
A closer look at the menu
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, roasted until golden.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness go with the pork perfectly. Note that stuffing usually contains gluten.
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Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Finchley
We are gathering after a service at St Paul's Finchley: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Can you get a hog roast into a London garden in Finchley?
It depends on access: a rear gate or yard generally works. Tell us about steps, gates and parking and we’ll advise.
Can you roast in the rain?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Do you provide china?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Is a week’s notice enough?
Frequently, yes. Contact us as soon as you have a date and we will tell you quickly.
What comes with the hog roast?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Do you cover Finchley?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll confirm availability.
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what affects the price:
- Plates or china
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Distance from us
- The number of people
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Anything the venue has asked for
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A photo of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
Events we cater in Finchley
It copes with timings that shift.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Finchley, such as:
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Gatherings at the family home
- Memorial events
- Pub and club wakes
Finchley is on or near the B1462, handy for relatives driving in.
Comparing caterers
- Whether plates or china are included
- How dietary needs are handled
- Whether travel is included
- The menu, including sides and any extras
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Compared with family members cooking, a catered hog roast lets everyone be together. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book our hog roast in Finchley
- Planned to your running order
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Sides to make it a full meal
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Looking after everyone
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Request gluten-free rolls
We dress smartly and keep a low profile throughout.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
What happens on the day
A typical booking goes like this: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. Late-December sunset in Finchley is about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:20pm.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Send final numbers in good time
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
How to get a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
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- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards