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Hog Roast for a Wake in Hacton, Greater London
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Hacton and the surrounding area.
- Anniversary memorials
- Memorial events
- Pub and club wakes
A hog roast near Hacton
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
We dress smartly and keep a low profile.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Funeral wake catering near Hacton
For a celebration of life, a hog roast can reflect the person being remembered. Let us know if there’s anything special and we’ll try to help. Whether it’s family meals after a funeral and anniversary memorials, we will put together a menu of halloumi skewers, salads and roast pork in rolls or on plates.
For a wake in Hacton, a hall or club with a yard or garden is often simplest, though home can work with a garden and side access. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
- Area
- Hacton (RM12, RM14, RM13)
- Region
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Hacton
Can you get a hog roast into a London garden in Hacton?
It depends on access: a rear gate or yard usually works. Tell us about steps, gates and parking and we will advise.
Which station is closest to Hacton?
The closest is Upminster station, roughly 1.8 miles away.
Is a week’s notice enough?
Typically. Get in touch when the date is set and we will answer straight away.
Is it a sit-down meal?
Either: rolls for a simple meal, plates with salads and potatoes for a fuller one.
Who serves?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is generally fine if the venue is happy.
Do you provide china?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you’re not left with the mess.
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A short route for the equipment
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Space inside for guests
As a London location, Hacton 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 will advise.
Popular choices
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, roasted until golden.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Rather than relatives cooking, we take the cooking off the family’s hands. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Why book with us
- An itemised quote
- Carved to order by a chef
- Our staff serve and clear
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Take a look at our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
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
- Travel to Hacton
- How many people are eating
- Whether you want china
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
Details that help
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Your menu choices
- Where the event is
- Dietary requirements
- Anything the venue has asked for
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your wake for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Working with your venue
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Step by step
The roaster cooks outdoors, on a level, open spot under cover, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We’ll agree the spot with you beforehand. Most wakes in Hacton are held in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, though in December it is dark by about 3:50pm.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We pack up quietly.
How to prepare
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Name a contact for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Get a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Nearby places to Hacton
Also in Hacton
Why choose funeral wake catering in Hacton?
The family can spend time with guests.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Hacton, including:
- Wakes at home
- Anniversary memorials
- Life celebrations
- Wakes at a local club
After a service at St Matthews Church Hall, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What to look for in a quote
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Whether travel is included
- Allergen information for every dish
Wake catering near Hacton
Hacton is about 2 miles south of Hornchurch, in Greater London. Planning a hog roast for the wake in Hacton? We cover the whole area. Hacton is one of 764 places in Greater London where we cater. Our nearest city page is London, about 14 miles away.
If there isn’t room at home, a hall or club near Hacton may suit. For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Upminster station, about 1.8 miles north-east.
Anywhere in RM12, RM14 and RM13, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Gerpins Lane and Berwick Pond Road, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Upminster Bridge (1 mile north), Hornchurch (2 miles north), Upminster (2 miles north-east), Wennington (2 miles south) and Cranham (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (14 miles west), St Pancras (15 miles west), Shoreditch (13 miles west), Walthamstow (11 miles west), Hoxton (13 miles west) and Whitechapel (13 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Hornchurch Urban District (2 miles north) and St George's Hospital (0.7 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Ingrebourne Valley.
- Local schools include Sanders Draper School (1 mile north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Optimist Tavern (0.8 miles north)
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards