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Funeral Wake Catering in Fortis Green
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Funeral wake catering in Fortis Green.
- Gatherings at the family home
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Wakes in village halls
Funeral wake catering for Fortis Green
Funeral wake catering in Fortis Green, carved to order
Wake catering across Fortis Green and Greater London, at homes, halls and venues. Typical bookings include scattering-of-ashes gatherings and celebrations of life, serving roast pork in rolls or on plates, rotisserie chicken and salads.
For a wake in Fortis Green, a hall or club with a yard or garden is frequently simplest. 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.
- Location
- Fortis Green (N10, N2, N6)
- Region
- Greater London
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Wake catering near Fortis Green
Fortis Green is about 1 mile south-east of Finchley, in Greater London. We cater wakes at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Fortis Green. Fortis Green is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. Our bookings stretch from Fortis Green to London (about 7 miles away).
After a service at United Reformed Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. A club or hall near Fortis Green gives space for everyone and outdoor room for the roaster.
This part of Greater London takes in N10, N2 and N6, so your wake can be anywhere in it. We can cater a wake on streets such as Hill Road, Durham Road and Steeds Road, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Fortis Green sits on or near the A504, so getting the roaster to your wake is simple. Close by, we cover wakes in Muswell Hill (1 mile east), East Finchley (1 mile west), Highgate (1 mile south), Crouch End (1 mile south-east) and Hampstead Garden Suburb (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include London (7 miles south), City of Westminster (5 miles south), Marylebone (5 miles south), Kensington (7 miles south), St Pancras (5 miles south) and Shoreditch (6 miles south-east).
A little further out are Coppetts Wood Hospital (0.7 miles north) and Kenwood House (1.6 miles south-west). Open spaces near Fortis Green include Highgate Hill and Glebelands Local Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Tollington School (within half a mile north-east) and Our Lady of Muswell Catholic Primary School (under half a mile north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Clissold Arms (less than half a mile south-west)
- Other local spots include Municipal Borough of Finchley (1.3 miles north-west)
What affects the price in Fortis Green
We don’t use a fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- The journey to the venue
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Time on site
- Which meats and sides you choose
For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Details that help
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Any venue rules
- An estimate of numbers
- Any dietary needs or allergies
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.
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.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Planning for dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
Food is served as everyone gathers, quietly and respectfully.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Where the roaster can go in Fortis Green
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- A friend or relative we can call
- A hall or room for eating
Fortis Green is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and access can be tight: tell us about side or rear access, steps and parking for our vehicle.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Fortis Green
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
A closer look at the menu
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce make the roll, just as they should.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Fortis Green
What if our house in Fortis Green has no side access?
Frequently, if there’s a rear gate, a front garden or a yard we can use. Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Which station is closest to Fortis Green?
The closest is Alexandra Palace station, roughly 1.4 miles away.
When do you start roasting?
Hours rather than minutes. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
What’s included?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Is crockery included?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
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?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
Do you need power or water?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Fortis Green?
There are options for those who do not eat pork.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Fortis Green, such as:
- Remembrance gatherings
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Remembrance days
- Ashes ceremonies
With the A504 nearby, it is easy for family travelling by car to reach Fortis Green.
What your quote should include
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- The space, cover and access they need
- VAT, if it applies
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
How the day works
The roaster is gas-fired, so cooking does not depend on mains power. Wakes in Fortis Green are typically in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, but by late December it’s dark at about 3:55pm.
- Contact us when the date is set.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- We serve quietly.
- We tidy up and go.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Name a contact for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
How to get a price
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
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A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a cold buffet, a warm plated meal is more comforting. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What you get with us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
Read how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away