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Hog Roast for a Wake in Heston, Greater London
Funeral wake catering in Heston: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Memorial gatherings
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
Book a hog roast in Heston
Funeral wake catering in Heston, slow-roasted on site
We keep things simple for families: a short conversation, a clear quote and a calm service on the day. Whether it’s memorial gatherings and life celebrations, we’ll put together a menu of new potatoes, halloumi skewers and rotisserie chicken and more.
In Heston, a hall with outdoor space is frequently the easiest option, though home can work with a garden and side access. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish.
- Where
- Heston (TW5, UB2, TW3)
- County
- Greater London
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Planning for dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Keep the alternatives labelled
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- Clearance from walls and branches
- A hall or room for eating
- One contact on the day
As a London location, Heston is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and access takes planning: let us know how we reach the cooking spot and where we can park.
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
Nearby places to Heston
Also in Heston
Wakes in Heston: venues and practical details
Heston is about 2 miles south of Southall, in Greater London. Heston and the surrounding area are covered for wakes. Heston is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 12 miles away.
Heston is on or near the A3005, handy for relatives driving in. If the funeral is at a church such as St Leonard's Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
This part of Greater London takes in TW5, UB2 and TW3. Streets in the area include Fern Lane, Sutton Road and Eton Avenue, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Heston sits on or near the A3005, which makes travel to your wake easy. If your venue is just outside Heston, we also cover North Hyde (1 mile north), Norwood Green (1 mile north-east), Lampton (1 mile south-east), Hounslow West (1 mile south) and Osterley (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include London (12 miles east), City of Westminster (10 miles east), Marylebone (10 miles east), Kensington (8 miles east), St Pancras (12 miles east) and Shoreditch (13 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Hounslow Hospital (1.2 miles south) and Municipal Borough of Heston and Isleworth (1.6 miles south-east). The countryside around Heston includes Northala Fields and Crane Meadows.
- Nearby schools include Heston Community School (within half a mile east)
- Pubs nearby include The Plough Public House (0.9 miles north-east)
Who books funeral wake catering in Heston?
If the service runs late, the food waits.
In Heston and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Church and village hall wakes
- Wakes at home
- Gatherings after a cremation
If there is not room at home, a hall or club near Heston may suit.
Comparing caterers
- What crockery is supplied
- Whether travel is included
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Whether VAT is included
Organising for someone else?
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll tell you what we can send.
About the food
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some guests will be vegetarian, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Heston
Can you cater after a service at St Leonard's Church?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is typically elsewhere. Send us the address.
Which station is closest to Heston?
Southall station, about 1.4 miles north of the centre.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Is a week’s notice enough?
Generally. Get in touch when the date is set and we’ll answer straight away.
Can you cater in Heston?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Heston and the rest of Greater London included. Send us the address for a quote.
Do you bring plates?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Is there an alternative to pork?
We can add alternatives for those who need them.
What space does the roaster need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will check it with you before booking.
What affects the price in Heston
There is no fixed price list, because every wake is different. What matters most:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How many people are eating
- The serving time and how long we are on site
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Getting an accurate quote
These are the details we need:
- Roughly how many people
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- A photo of the cooking area
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
Why choose a hog roast in Heston?
Compared with sandwich platters, hot food feels more caring. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What you get with us
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Sides to make it a full meal
Read our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
How it works
We roast under cover, so a shower won’t spoil the food. It’s worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. Autumn and winter afternoons in Heston get dark early: about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- 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 clear away discreetly.
Before we arrive
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Getting a price
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A photo of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
Related guides
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards