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Funeral Wake Catering in Hornchurch
Looking for a hog roast for the wake in Hornchurch? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
- Gatherings after a cremation
- One-year memorials
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Book a hog roast in Hornchurch
How it works
Service is quick once we start carving: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, with the sides served alongside. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. In late September, sunset in Hornchurch is about 7:05pm; in December, about 3:50pm, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- The roast cooks while you are at the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
Before we arrive
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Name a contact for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Ask for a quote
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
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About our funeral wake catering in Hornchurch
Roast pork with salads, new potatoes and coleslaw makes a proper meal, or rolls keep it simple. Chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option are there for anyone who does not eat pork. For hall gatherings after a service and gatherings after a cremation, we will put together a menu of new potatoes, apple sauce and rotisserie chicken.
For a wake in Hornchurch, a hall or club with a yard or garden is frequently simplest, though home can work with a garden and side access. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
- Location
- Hornchurch (RM12, RM11, RM14, RM1)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Occasions we serve in Hornchurch
There are options for those who do not eat pork.
We’re regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Hornchurch, including:
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Remembrance days
- Gatherings after a cremation
Families holding a service at Saint George's Church frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Before booking anyone
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- What the price includes, item by item
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Whether plates or china are included
Planning for dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Stuffing generally contains gluten
- Check with family about dietary needs
We set up quietly and start the roast early, out of the way of arriving guests.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
Planning the cooking spot
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- A hall or room for eating
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Space away from the building and any trees
Hornchurch 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’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
The menu, dish by dish
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and our chef carves it to order.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Menu choices and extras
- Site access
- How many people are eating
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What we need to know
To check availability and the cooking area, we will need:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- What the outdoor space is like
- Allergies we should know about
- Your date and serving time
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
Nearby places to Hornchurch
What else we do in Hornchurch
For planners, venues and organisers
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Hornchurch
Can you get a hog roast into a London garden in Hornchurch?
It depends on access: a rear gate or yard typically works. Tell us about steps, gates and parking and we will advise.
Which station is closest to Hornchurch?
Emerson Park station, about 0.7 miles north of the centre.
What if the service runs late?
Name someone we can call and we’ll adjust.
Do you bring plates?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
How quickly can you cater a wake?
Frequently, yes. Contact us as soon as you have a date and we’ll tell you quickly.
Do you cover Hornchurch?
We do. Send us the address and we’ll confirm availability.
Can you work around our timings?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
What space does the roaster need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. A picture helps.
Wakes in Hornchurch: venues and practical details
Hornchurch is in Greater London. Thinking about a hog roast for the wake in Hornchurch? We cover the whole area. We cover all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 14 miles away.
Local halls and clubs near Hornchurch can host a wake if home is too small. Relatives arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Emerson Park station, roughly 0.7 miles north of the centre.
Anywhere in RM12, RM11, RM14 and RM1, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a wake in a garden on High Street, The Avenue and Stanley Road, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. With the A125 close by, Hornchurch is simple for us to get to with the roaster. Other places close to Hornchurch we cover include Upminster Bridge (1 mile east), Heath Park (1 mile north-west), Emerson Park (1 mile north-east), Hacton (2 miles south) and Ardleigh Green (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as London (14 miles west), St Pancras (14 miles west), Shoreditch (13 miles west), Walthamstow (10 miles west), Hoxton (13 miles west) and Whitechapel (13 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include St George's Hospital (0.9 miles south) and Hornchurch Urban District (0.5 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Hornchurch Cutting.
- Schools near Hornchurch include Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College (0.5 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find J.J. Moon's pub (within half a mile north)
A hog roast or other catering?
Some families mix a hog roast with cakes brought by friends. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Timed around your day
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- A choice of salads and potatoes
See our pricing or the cost guide.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away