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Funeral Wake Catering in Gunnersbury
Planning a hog roast for the wake in Gunnersbury? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Family meals after a funeral
- Anniversary memorials
- Ashes ceremonies
Planning an event in Gunnersbury?
What a hog roast costs
Your quote depends on:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Plates or china
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
Details that help
When you enquire, please mention:
- An estimate of numbers
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The date and when you’d like to eat
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
Funeral wake catering in Gunnersbury, carved to order
Wake catering across Gunnersbury and Greater London, at homes, halls and venues, with the roast cooked on site. Popular choices include halloumi skewers, new potatoes and rotisserie chicken, and we’re frequently booked for gatherings at the family home and gatherings after scattering ashes.
For a wake in Gunnersbury, a hall or club with a yard or garden is often simplest, though home can work with a garden and side access. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
- Location
- Gunnersbury (W4, W3, TW8)
- Region
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Why choose funeral wake catering in Gunnersbury?
Quiet, respectful service.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Gunnersbury. Here are some of the most popular:
- Remembrance gatherings
- Anniversary memorials
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Church and village hall wakes
Families holding a service at St Michael's Church frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
What to look for in a quote
- Travel and any London charges
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- How dietary needs are handled
Step by step
We get there well ahead of service, since slow roasting can’t be rushed. The smell normally brings people over long before we carve. Summer evenings in Gunnersbury stay light until about 9:20pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- The roast cooks while you’re at the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
Getting ready for the day
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Getting a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
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A hog roast compared with other options
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why book our hog roast in Gunnersbury
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Our staff serve and clear
- All the equipment comes with us
See our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Planners, venues and businesses
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We’ll fit in with site rules.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Looking after everyone
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
Our staff are discreet and respectful throughout.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
Wakes in Gunnersbury: venues and practical details
Gunnersbury is about 1 mile south of Acton, in Greater London. A hog roast suits wakes around Gunnersbury, whatever the venue. We cover 764 places across Greater London. We cater events right across the region, from Gunnersbury to London (8 miles away).
Relatives arriving by train should know that Gunnersbury station serves Gunnersbury directly. Relatives driving in can use the A3000 to reach Gunnersbury.
This part of Greater London takes in W4, W3 and TW8, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Whether your wake is on Kew Road, Kent Road and Power Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Being close to the A3000, Gunnersbury is simple for us to get to with the roaster. For wakes just outside Gunnersbury, we cover Strand-on-the-Green (1 mile south), Kew (1 mile south), Grove Park (1 mile south-east), Chiswick (1 mile east) and Turnham Green (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cater in London (8 miles east), City of Westminster (6 miles east), Marylebone (6 miles east), Kensington (3 miles east), St Pancras (7 miles east) and Shoreditch (9 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Livat Hammersmith (2.1 miles east) and Municipal Borough of Acton (1 mile north-east). Green spaces nearby include Kew Gardens Lake and Castlebar Hill.
- Local schools include Ark Acton Academy (0.9 miles north) and Kew College Prep (0.9 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include Clayton Hotel Chiswick (under half a mile south-west)
- Local facilities include Library for Iranian Studies (1 mile north)
Planning the cooking spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- A friend or relative we can call
Gunnersbury 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
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
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A closer look at the menu
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, perfect for eating on the move. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables.
Gunnersbury questions
Can you do a hog roast in Turnham Green?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
What if our house in Gunnersbury has no side access?
It depends on access: a rear gate or yard usually works. Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We do not offer halal meat.
Can you roast in the rain?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
How big a hog will we need?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will confirm everything in writing.
Who serves?
You don’t need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Do you serve rolls or plates?
We serve on plates, with china as an option.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards