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Hog Roast for a Wake in Gallows Corner, Greater London
We bring a hog roast for the wake across Gallows Corner and Greater London, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Anniversary memorials
- Gatherings at the family home
- Gatherings after a cremation
Funeral wake catering in Gallows Corner
What we serve, dish by dish
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and it’s carved fresh as people come up.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
About our funeral wake catering in Gallows Corner
Services can run over, and that is fine: we will hold the food until people arrive. Give us a contact for the day. We are frequently asked to cater remembrance gatherings and wakes in village halls, with roast pork in rolls or on plates, salads and apple sauce.
Wakes in Gallows Corner 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, which we can help you think through. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
- Where
- Gallows Corner (RM3, RM2, RM11)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Wakes in Gallows Corner: venues and practical details
Gallows Corner is about 2 miles north-east of Romford, in Greater London. From village halls to gardens and fields, wakes around Gallows Corner suit a hog roast. We bring hog roasts to all 764 towns and villages in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Gallows Corner to London (15 miles away).
Local halls and clubs near Gallows Corner can host a wake if home is too small. If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Gidea Park station, roughly 0.8 miles south-west of the centre.
This part of Greater London takes in RM3, RM2 and RM11, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Whether your wake is on Ewan Road, Briar Road and Bell Avenue or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Gidea Park (1 mile west), Ardleigh Green (1 mile south), Heath Park (1 mile south), Emerson Park (1 mile south-east) and Hornchurch (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover London (15 miles south-west), St Pancras (15 miles west), Shoreditch (13 miles west), Walthamstow (10 miles west), Hoxton (13 miles west) and Whitechapel (13 miles south-west).
A little further out are Upminster Tithe Barn Museum of Nostalgia (2.6 miles south-east) and Harold Wood Hospital (0.6 miles east). Open spaces near Gallows Corner include Bedfords Park.
- Nearby schools include Ardleigh Green Junior School (0.6 miles south-east) and Havering College of Further and Higher Education (0.9 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Ship Public House (0.6 miles south-west)
- Local facilities include Hornchurch Urban District (1.9 miles south)
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
What affects the price in Gallows Corner
Things that change the price:
- Numbers
- Site access
- The journey to the venue
- How long the roast and service take
For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What we need to know
Here’s what we will ask:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- An estimate of numbers
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The address or postcode
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
Looking after everyone
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Ask close family about dietary needs
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Space inside for guests
- A friend or relative we can call
- Permission from the hall or venue
As a London location, Gallows Corner 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 photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Gallows Corner
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
A hog roast compared with other options
If the venue has its own caterer, check whether we can cater there. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Why book our hog roast in Gallows Corner
- Sides to make it a full meal
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Our staff serve and clear
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Also near Gallows Corner
Also in Gallows Corner
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Gallows Corner
Can you do a hog roast in Raphael Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
We are gathering after a service at St Michael and All Angels Church: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Do you provide china?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
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.
Is there an alternative to pork?
We can add alternatives for those who need them.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Can you cater at home?
Homes, halls, clubs and venues, given an outdoor cooking area.
Can you cater in Gallows Corner?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Gallows Corner and the rest of Greater London included. Send us the address for a quote.
Step by step
The roaster is gas-fired, so cooking doesn’t depend on mains power; a nearby socket helps with lights if service runs into the evening. Autumn and winter afternoons in Gallows Corner get dark early: about 7:05pm in late September and 3:50pm in December, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- We set up and roast while you’re at the service.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Give us a contact number for the day
Get a quote
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning the wake in Gallows Corner
The family can spend time with guests.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Here are some of the most popular:
- Wakes at a local club
- Home wakes
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Remembrance gatherings
After a service at St Michael and All Angels Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What to look for in a quote
- Allergen information for every dish
- Whether VAT is included
- What the price includes, item by item
- The full menu and the sides
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away