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Funeral Wake Catering in Hackney
We bring a hog roast for the wake to Hackney and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Memorial events
- Family meals after a funeral
- Pub and club wakes
Book a hog roast in Hackney
Step by step
Here’s how the day usually runs: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the roast cooks gently through the day, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. Wakes in Hackney are typically in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, though in December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- We set up and roast while you’re at the service.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
Before we arrive
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Name a contact for the day
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or E9 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
How our funeral wake catering works in Hackney
Some families choose a hog roast because it was a favourite. Let us know if there’s anything special and we’ll do our best. For ashes ceremonies and one-year memorials, we can cook halloumi skewers, apple sauce and salads.
Wakes in Hackney are frequently at home, a church hall or a pub with a garden. We need an outdoor spot to cook, which we can help you think through. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish before booking.
- Area
- Hackney (E9, E8, E3, E5)
- Region
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
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About the food
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we will bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing are the traditional pairing. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
After a funeral in Hackney
Hackney is about 4 miles north-east of London, in Greater London. Wherever your wake is in Hackney, we can bring the roaster, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. We cover 764 places across Greater London.
Relatives driving in can use the A107 and B113 to reach Hackney. Families holding a service at Church of St Luke frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Here we cover the E9, E8, E3 and E5 postcode area, so your wake can be anywhere in it. We can cater a wake on streets such as Homerton High Street, Primrose Square and St John's Church Road, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Main roads around Hackney include the A107 and B113, which makes travel to your wake easy. If your venue is just outside Hackney, we also cover Homerton (1 mile north), Lower Clapton (1 mile north), Hackney Central (1 mile west), London Fields (1 mile south-west) and Cambridge Heath (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cater in London (4 miles south-west), City of Westminster (5 miles south-west), Marylebone (5 miles south-west), Kensington (7 miles south-west), St Pancras (3 miles west) and Walthamstow (3 miles north).
A little further out are Park (0.8 miles south-east) and Homerton University Hospital (less than half a mile north). The countryside around Hackney includes Tower Hill and Old Ford Island.
- Nearby schools include Cardinal Pole Catholic School (under half a mile north) and The Urswick School (under half a mile west)
- Local pubs include Chesham Arms (less than half a mile north-west)
Before you choose a spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- Clearance from walls and branches
- Permission from the hall or venue
Hackney 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 you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
Our staff are discreet and respectful throughout.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
Planning the wake in Hackney
If the service runs late, the food waits.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Hackney, such as:
- Anniversary memorials
- Wakes at a local club
- Wakes at home
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Local halls and clubs near Hackney can host a wake if home is too small.
What to look for in a quote
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Allergen information for every dish
- Travel and any London charges
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Time on site
- Numbers
- Plates or china
- The journey to the venue
Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head usually falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
What we need to know
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Rough numbers
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Hackney
Which station is closest to Hackney?
Hackney has its own station: Homerton station.
What if our house in Hackney has no side access?
It depends on access: a rear gate or yard generally works. Tell us about steps, gates and parking and we’ll advise.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
What’s included?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Do you serve the food?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We do not provide halal meat.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We pack everything away after service, so you’re not left with the mess.
Can you roast in the rain?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
If the venue has its own caterer, ask whether outside caterers are allowed. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Why book with us
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- An itemised quote
See how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards