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Funeral Wake Catering for Hendon
Planning a hog roast for the wake in Hendon? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Wakes at a local club
- Wakes at home
Slow-roasted pork in Hendon
How our funeral wake catering works in Hendon
If the service runs late, we wait: we’ll hold the food until people arrive. Give us a contact for the day. We are frequently asked to cater gatherings at clubs and pubs and one-year memorials, with salads, rotisserie chicken and apple sauce.
In Hendon, a wake might be at home, a hall or a local pub. In London, outdoor space for the roaster is the thing to check, which we can help you think through. Timings are planned around your wake, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
- Area
- Hendon (NW4, NW9, NW2, NW11)
- County
- Greater London
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Who books funeral wake catering in Hendon?
It’s simple, warm, familiar food, which is what people want after a service.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Here are some of the most popular:
- Wakes at a local club
- Memorial events
- Life celebrations
- Wakes at home
If there isn’t room at home, a hall or club near Hendon may suit.
What to look for in a quote
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The space, cover and access they need
- Plates, china and cutlery
Organising for someone else?
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Where the roaster can go in Hendon
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- A level outdoor area
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- One contact on the day
As a London location, Hendon 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.
From the roaster
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
How the day works
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so tell us as soon as plans change. Most wakes in Hendon are held in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, but by late December it’s dark at about 3:55pm.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
How to prepare
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
Planning help
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to sandwiches, hot food feels more caring, especially in colder months. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Why book our hog roast in Hendon
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- All the equipment comes with us
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
FAQs for Hendon
We’re gathering after a service at Christ Church Hendon: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
What’s the nearest station to Hendon?
The closest is Hendon station, roughly 0.7 miles away.
Do you need anything from the family?
Only the place, numbers and a contact. We will handle the rest.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is typically fine if the venue is happy.
Do you clear up?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
Is a week’s notice enough?
Usually. Contact us when the date is set and we will tell you quickly.
Can you do something else?
There are chicken, vegetarian and vegan alternatives. Halal isn’t available.
Nearby places to Hendon
Also in Hendon
Hendon: halls, homes and travel
Hendon is about 3 miles north-west of Hampstead, in Greater London. Our roaster is a regular sight at wakes around Hendon. Hendon is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Hendon to London (8 miles away).
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Hendon station is about 0.7 miles away. For a service at a church like Christ Church Hendon, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Here we cover the NW4, NW9, NW2 and NW11 postcode area, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Church Road, Station Road and Sydney Grove; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Being close to the A5 and A41, Hendon is simple for us to get to for your wake. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include The Burroughs (1 mile north-west), Brent Cross (1 mile south), Staples Corner (1 mile south), West Hendon (1 mile west) and The Hyde (1 mile west). Further out, we also cater in London (8 miles south-east), City of Westminster (6 miles south-east), Marylebone (6 miles south-east), Kensington (6 miles south), St Pancras (6 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (7 miles south-east).
A little further out are Municipal Borough of Hendon (under half a mile north-west) and Church Farmhouse Museum (0.5 miles north-west). Open spaces near Hendon include Darland's Lake and Parliament Hill.
- Nearby schools include Hasmonean Primary School (under half a mile south-east) and Kisharon College (0.6 miles north)
- Local pubs include The White Bear pub (within half a mile north-west)
About the food
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken can be served in a roll or on a plate.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg, in a roll or on a plate.
What a hog roast costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Numbers
- Whether you want china
- Access to the cooking area
- Menu choices and extras
Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- A picture of the cooking area
- The venue or postcode
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
Every wake is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your wake for a quote: use our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
Some guests won’t eat pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
We hold the food if people are delayed; just let us know.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away