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Hog Roast for a Wake in Homerton, Greater London
Planning a hog roast for the wake in Homerton? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Home wakes
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
A hog roast near Homerton
Looking after everyone
Rolls and stuffing typically contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
Our staff are discreet and respectful.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
Funeral wake catering in Homerton, slow-roasted on site
Wake catering across Homerton and Greater London, wherever the family gathers, with the roast cooked on site. We’re frequently asked to cater gatherings at clubs and pubs and remembrance gatherings, serving roast pork in rolls or on plates, new potatoes and halloumi skewers.
In Homerton, a hall with outdoor space is frequently the easiest option, though home can work with a garden and side access. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish before you book.
- Where
- Homerton (E5, E9, E8)
- Region
- Greater London
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Occasions we serve in Homerton
The family can spend time with guests.
In Homerton and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Wakes at a local club
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Celebrations of life
- Wakes at home
Homerton is on or near the A107 and A1207, handy for relatives driving in.
What to look for in a quote
- The full menu and the sides
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Allergen information for every dish
- Plates, china and cutlery
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there’s a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so everyone has something hot.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Space, access and the venue
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
Homerton is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and access can be tight: tell us about side or rear access, steps and parking for our vehicle.
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
If the venue has its own caterer, ask whether outside caterers are allowed. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Why book our hog roast in Homerton
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
See how we price or what a hog roast costs.
How it works
We arrive hours before you want to eat, since slow roasting cannot be rushed. Your guests will smell it long before they see it. Wakes in Homerton are usually in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, though in December it’s dark by 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.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
How to prepare
- Send final numbers in good time
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Name a contact for the day
Get a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Wakes in Homerton: venues and practical details
Homerton is about 4 miles north-east of London, in Greater London. Thinking about a hog roast for the wake in Homerton? We cover the whole area. Homerton is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we cater.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Homerton station serves Homerton directly. Local halls and clubs near Homerton can host a wake if home is too small.
For wakes in E5, E9 and E8, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. Your wake could be at a house on Muir Road, Glyn Road and Rowe Lane, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. You will find Homerton on the A107 and A1207, so it is easy for us to reach with the equipment. For wakes just outside Homerton, we cover Lower Clapton (1 mile north), Hackney (1 mile south), Clapton (1 mile north-west), Lea Bridge (1 mile north) and Hackney Marshes (1 mile north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as London (4 miles south-west), City of Westminster (5 miles south-west), Marylebone (5 miles south-west), Kensington (8 miles south-west), St Pancras (4 miles south-west) and Walthamstow (3 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Tower of London (3.3 miles south) and Clowns Gallery-Museum (1.2 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Hollow Pond and Tower Hill.
- Local schools include Newcome's School (under half a mile north-west) and The City Academy (under half a mile south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Plough Inn (less than half a mile south)
- Other local spots include Hackney (within half a mile south-west)
Nearby places to Homerton
Other occasions in Homerton
Homerton questions
We are gathering after a service at United Reformed Church: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is generally elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
What’s the nearest station to Homerton?
Homerton station, in Homerton itself.
Do we need our own staff?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Can you cater in Homerton?
Yes, Homerton is in our area. Send us the address and we will confirm availability.
What’s the price?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
Can you work around our timings?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Can you roast in the rain?
Rain does not stop the cooking. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Travel to Homerton
- Numbers
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Time on site
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We will check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we will tell you what we can send.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards