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Funeral Wake Catering in Heathrow
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Funeral wake catering in Heathrow.
- Memorial events
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
Planning an event in Heathrow?
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a cold buffet, roast pork on a plate with potatoes is more filling. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why book our hog roast in Heathrow
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Read how we price or the cost guide.
Funeral wake catering near Heathrow
A wake in Heathrow is a chance to gather, talk and share a warm meal. A hog roast is simple, hearty food that most people enjoy, and it takes the cooking off the family. Typical bookings include hall gatherings after a service and ashes ceremonies, with salads, halloumi skewers and new potatoes.
Near Heathrow, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
What affects the price in Heathrow
Here’s what affects the price:
- Access to the cooking area
- The number of people
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Plates or china
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Getting an accurate quote
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- Dietary requirements
- The venue or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Which meats and sides you’d like
Every wake is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your wake for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Working with your venue
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
The menu, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness are the traditional pairing. Note that stuffing typically contains gluten.
How it works
People love watching the carving: the hog is carved in front of your guests, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. Most wakes in Heathrow are held in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, though in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- Share the date, place and rough numbers.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
How to prepare
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Getting a price
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Heathrow: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Heathrow?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Heathrow from London?
About 16 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you work around our timings?
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.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. You will get allergen details for everything.
How do we prepare?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
What should we provide?
Only the place, numbers and a contact. We bring everything else.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
Do you cater in village halls?
Homes, halls, clubs and venues, given an outdoor cooking area.
Arranging a wake in Heathrow
Heathrow is about 2 miles north-west of Feltham, in Surrey. We cater wakes across Heathrow and nearby. We cover 395 places in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 16 miles away.
Wakes anywhere in TW6 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Other places close to Heathrow we cover include West Bedfont (1 mile south-west), Hatton (1 mile east), Bedfont (1 mile south-east), Stanwell (1 mile south-west) and Harlington (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Woking (12 miles south-west), Camberley (15 miles south-west), Epsom (12 miles south-east), Ewell (12 miles south-east), Egham (5 miles south-west) and Walton-on-Thames (6 miles south).
A little further out are Spelthorne Museum (3.5 miles south-west) and Harlington (1.6 miles north). The countryside around Heathrow includes Staines Reservoirs and Crane Meadows.
- Local schools include Space Studio West London (1.7 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Queen's Arms (less than half a mile north-east)
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Stuffing generally contains gluten
One contact for the day helps, so the family can focus on guests.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
Who books funeral wake catering in Heathrow?
Nobody in the family has to cook or serve.
We’re regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Heathrow, including:
- Church and village hall wakes
- Gatherings at the family home
- Wakes at a local club
- Celebrations of life
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Heathrow has its own station, Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 Rail station.
Comparing caterers
- Any travel or access charges
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- What crockery is supplied
- What the price includes, item by item
Planning the cooking spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- A friend or relative we can call
- Space inside for guests
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
Places near Heathrow
Also in Heathrow
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away