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Funeral Wake Catering for Holland Park
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Holland Park and across Greater London.
- Memorial events
- Ashes ceremonies
- Hall gatherings after a service
A hog roast near Holland Park
Funeral wake catering near Holland Park
Served on plates with salads and potatoes, a hog roast is a full meal, or rolls keep it simple. There are alternatives for those who do not eat pork. Whether it’s church and village hall wakes and gatherings after a cremation, we can cook new potatoes, salads and rotisserie chicken.
In Holland Park, a wake might be at home, a hall or a local pub. In London, outdoor space for the roaster is the thing to check. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
- Where
- Holland Park (W8, W11, W14)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Holland Park: your questions answered
Can you get a hog roast into a London garden in Holland Park?
Often, if there is a rear gate, a front garden or a yard we can use. Tell us about steps, gates and parking and we will advise.
What’s the nearest station to Holland Park?
The closest is Kensington Olympia station, roughly 0.5 miles away.
Where does the hog roast go?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll check it with you before booking.
Is mains power needed?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
Will there be enough to go round?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will confirm everything in writing.
Can you work around our timings?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll fit around changes.
Do you bring plates?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
What happens in bad weather?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Events we cater in Holland Park
The family can spend time with guests.
Whatever the occasion in Holland Park, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings frequently include:
- Wakes at a local club
- Life celebrations
- Memorial events
- Gatherings at the family home
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Kensington Olympia station is about 0.5 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- What crockery is supplied
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
Working with your venue
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- Space inside for guests
Holland Park 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 you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Holland Park
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
The process
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so we do not need mains power to cook; a nearby socket helps with lights if service runs into the evening. In winter, it is dark in Holland Park by about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:20pm.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
Preparing for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
How to get a price
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
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Wake catering near Holland Park
Holland Park is about 1 mile north of Kensington, in Greater London. We take a hog roast for the wake to gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Holland Park. Holland Park is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover.
Families holding a service at Church of St George frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready. A club or hall near Holland Park gives space for everyone and outdoor room for the roaster.
Wherever your wake is in W8, W11 and W14, we can bring the roaster to you. From Dukes Lane, Milson Road and Elsham Road or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Holland Park sits on or near the A402 and A4204, so getting the roaster to your wake is simple. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Kensington (1 mile south), Notting Hill (1 mile north), Shepherd's Bush (1 mile west), Notting Dale (1 mile north) and White City (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include London (5 miles east), Marylebone (3 miles east), St Pancras (4 miles north-east), Shoreditch (6 miles east), Walthamstow (10 miles north-east) and Hoxton (6 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Montfichet's Tower (4.5 miles east) and St Mary Abbot's Hospital (0.7 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Campden Hill and WWT London Wetland Centre.
- Schools near Holland Park include Fox Primary School (under half a mile north-east) and Kensington School (0.6 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include Windsor Castle in Kensington pub (within half a mile north-east)
- Local facilities include Ladbroke Estate (0.6 miles north) and Abdus Salam Library (1.2 miles east)
Nearby places to Holland Park
Other occasions in Holland Park
Planning for dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Check with family about dietary needs
If the service runs late, we wait.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
What comes off the roaster
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and it’s carved fresh as people come up.
A hog roast or other catering?
If the hall or pub provides food, check whether we can cater there. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What you get with us
- Planned to your running order
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
See our pricing or the cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what affects the price:
- Crockery choices
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The number of people
- The journey to the venue
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. There is no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Details that help
When you get in touch, please mention:
- Your menu choices
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and serving time
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards