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Hog Roast for a Wake in Friern Barnet, Greater London
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast for the wake in Friern Barnet.
- Gatherings at the family home
- Life celebrations
- Hall gatherings after a service
Slow-roasted pork in Friern Barnet
A closer look at the menu
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we will bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
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.
Funeral wake catering in Friern Barnet, slow-roasted on site
A wake in Friern Barnet is a chance to gather, talk and share a warm meal. Roast pork in a roll or on a plate is comforting and familiar, and it takes the cooking off the family. Popular choices include halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and roast pork in rolls or on plates, and we are frequently booked for gatherings after scattering ashes and memorial events.
Wakes in Friern Barnet are often at home, a church hall or a pub with a garden. In London, outdoor space for the roaster is the thing to check. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
- Where
- Friern Barnet (N11, N12, N10, N20)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
We clear away discreetly once everyone has eaten.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
Towns and villages near Friern Barnet
What else we do in Friern Barnet
A hog roast compared with other options
Rather than relatives cooking, we take the cooking off the family’s hands. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
What you get with us
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Read our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Friern Barnet: halls, homes and travel
Friern Barnet is about 2 miles north-east of Finchley, in Greater London. We cater wakes at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Friern Barnet. We cater all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Friern Barnet to London (8 miles away).
Local halls and clubs near Friern Barnet can host a wake if home is too small. Families holding a service at St John's Church frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Wherever your wake is in N11, N12, N10 and N20, we can roast on site for your guests. We can cater a wake on streets such as Martock Gardens, Shapwick Close and Radstock Close or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Being close to the A406 and B550, Friern Barnet is simple for us to get to with the roaster. Other places close to Friern Barnet we cover include New Southgate (1 mile east), Brunswick Park (1 mile north), North Finchley (1 mile west), Arnos Grove (1 mile east) and Whetstone (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (8 miles south), City of Westminster (7 miles south), Marylebone (7 miles south), Kensington (8 miles south), St Pancras (6 miles south) and Shoreditch (7 miles south-east).
A little further out are Coppetts Wood Hospital (0.7 miles south) and Municipal Borough of Finchley (1.5 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Highgate Hill and Darland's Lake.
- Local schools include Friern Barnet School (under half a mile north) and Woodhouse College (0.7 miles west)
- Other local spots include Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum (1.4 miles west)
How the day works
We get there well ahead of service, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. The smell typically brings people over long before we carve. In late September, sunset in Friern Barnet is about 7:05pm; in December, about 3:55pm, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- Share the date, place and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- We set up and roast while you are at the service.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
How to prepare
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Think about shelter for your guests
Get a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Space, access and the venue
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- One contact on the day
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- A safe distance from the hall
As a London location, Friern 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 in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
From the roaster
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
How we price a hog roast for the wake
The price comes down to:
- Access to the cooking area
- Plates or china
- Time on site
- Which meats and sides you choose
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Details that help
To get the best quote, send us:
- Roughly how many people
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or N11 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we will confirm what we can provide.
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Friern Barnet?
It copes with timings that shift.
However big or small the event in Friern Barnet, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings often include:
- Remembrance days
- Life celebrations
- Wakes at a local club
- Family meals after a funeral
With the A406 and B550 nearby, it’s easy for family travelling by car to reach Friern Barnet.
Before booking anyone
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Any travel or access charges
- What the price includes, item by item
- What crockery is supplied
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Friern Barnet
Can you cater after a service at St John's Church?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Could you cook in Friary Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
How much room do you need?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a photo if you’re unsure.
Can you serve on plates?
Either: rolls for a simple meal, plates with salads and potatoes for a fuller one.
How do you work out quantities?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
Can you cater in Friern Barnet?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Friern Barnet and Greater London. Send us the address for a quote.
What comes with the hog roast?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
We can add alternatives for those who need them.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards