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Hog Roast for a Wake in Hackney Marshes, Greater London
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Hackney Marshes and across Greater London.
- Life celebrations
- Wakes at a local club
- Hall gatherings after a service
Funeral wake catering in Hackney Marshes
About our funeral wake catering in Hackney Marshes
Wakes are often arranged at short notice. Contact us as soon as the date is set, and we will give you a quick answer. Typical bookings include gatherings at clubs and pubs and life celebrations, with halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and roast pork in rolls or on plates.
Wakes in Hackney Marshes 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. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- Where
- Hackney Marshes (E5, E10, E9)
- Region
- Greater London
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Keep the alternatives labelled
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a cold buffet, roast pork on a plate with potatoes is more filling. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
What you get with us
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Planned to your running order
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- A clear quote with everything listed
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
Places near Hackney Marshes
Other occasions in Hackney Marshes
Who books funeral wake catering in Hackney Marshes?
Hearty food that most people like, which is what people want after a service.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Here are some of the most popular:
- Anniversary memorials
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Pub and club wakes
With the A106 nearby, it is easy for family travelling by car to reach Hackney Marshes.
Questions to ask before you book
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether VAT is included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- The menu, including sides and any extras
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Hackney Marshes
We are gathering after a service at The Risen Christ and All Souls: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is typically elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Which station is closest to Hackney Marshes?
The closest is Lea Bridge station, roughly 0.7 miles away.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Who serves?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Where does the hog roast go?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. A photo helps.
What’s the price?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we will quote.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Typically. Get in touch when the date is set and we will tell you quickly.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, for confident cooks. We’ll explain the details with your quote.
Wake catering near Hackney Marshes
Hackney Marshes is about 1 mile north-east of Homerton, in Greater London. Wherever your wake is in Hackney Marshes, we can bring the roaster, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. Hackney Marshes is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we cater.
For a service at a church like The Risen Christ and All Souls, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. Local halls and clubs near Hackney Marshes can host a wake if home is too small.
Wakes anywhere in E5, E10 and E9 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Local streets include Glyn Road, Gilpin Road and Redwald Road; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Hackney Marshes is on the A106, which makes the journey straightforward. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Leyton Grange (1 mile north-east), Lea Bridge (1 mile north-west), Homerton (1 mile south-west), Lower Clapton (1 mile south-west) and Temple Mills (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include London (5 miles south-west), City of Westminster (6 miles south-west), Marylebone (6 miles south-west), Kensington (8 miles south-west), St Pancras (4 miles south-west) and Shoreditch (3 miles south-west).
A little further out are Tower of London (3.9 miles south-west) and V&A East (1.3 miles south-east). Open spaces near Hackney Marshes include Old Ford Island and Tower Hill.
- Local schools include Lammas School and Sixth Form (0.6 miles north) and The Lammas School (0.7 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find The Adam & Eve pub (0.7 miles south-west)
- Other local spots include Leabridge (0.9 miles west)
How we price a hog roast for the wake
We do not use a fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How long the roast and service take
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The journey to the venue
Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Details that help
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Where the event is
- A picture of the cooking area
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
About the food
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken can be served in a roll or on a plate alongside the pork.
Working with your venue
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day typically runs: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the roast cooks gently through the day, and our chef carves it when you’re ready. Autumn and winter afternoons in Hackney Marshes get dark early: about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We pack up quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Getting a price
Every wake is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your wake: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- One contact on the day
Hackney Marshes 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 will advise.
Popular choices
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- 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