Greater London · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Hornsey, Greater London
Looking for a hog roast for the wake in Hornsey? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Memorial events
- Wakes in village halls
- Family get-togethers after a service
Book a hog roast in Hornsey
Step by step
Carving is part of the show: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. In winter, it’s dark in Hornsey by about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:20pm.
- 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 pack up quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Send final numbers in good time
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Ask for a quote
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, use our quote form.
Related guides
Funeral wake catering near Hornsey
Wake catering across Hornsey and Greater London, at homes, halls and venues, with the roast cooked on site. Whether it is ashes ceremonies and wakes at a local club, we will put together a menu of roast pork in rolls or on plates, halloumi skewers and apple sauce and more.
For a wake in Hornsey, a hall or club with a yard or garden is frequently simplest, though home can work with a garden and side access. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
- Area
- Hornsey (N8, N22)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Nearby places to Hornsey
What else we do in Hornsey
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Some ideas:
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
Food is served as everyone gathers, calmly and without fuss.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Hornsey: halls, homes and travel
Hornsey is about 3 miles east of Finchley, in Greater London. Wherever your wake is in Hornsey, we can bring the roaster, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. We cover all 764 towns and villages across Greater London. Our nearest city page is London, about 6 miles away.
For family travelling by train, Hornsey has its own station, Hornsey station. Local halls and clubs near Hornsey can host a wake if home is too small.
This part of Greater London takes in N8 and N22, and we can cater your wake anywhere in it. Streets in the area include High Street, Brandon Place and Cross Lane, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Turnpike Lane (1 mile east), Crouch End (1 mile south-west), Stroud Green (1 mile south-east), Wood Green (1 mile north-east) and Noel Park (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include London (6 miles south), City of Westminster (5 miles south), Marylebone (5 miles south), Kensington (7 miles south-west), St Pancras (4 miles south) and Shoreditch (5 miles south).
A little further out are The Mall Wood Green (0.6 miles north-east) and Hornsey Central Hospital (0.7 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Darland's Lake and Highgate Hill.
- Nearby schools include Greig City Academy (within half a mile east) and Greek Secondary School of London (0.9 miles north)
- Local pubs include Great Northern Railway pub (within half a mile north)
- Local facilities include Municipal Borough of Wood Green (0.9 miles north)
For planners, venues and organisers
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- A level outdoor area
- Space away from the building and any trees
As a London location, Hornsey 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 you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to sandwiches, hot food feels more caring, especially in colder months. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
Take a look at our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Planning the wake in Hornsey
The family can spend time with guests.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Hornsey and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Pub and club wakes
- Memorial gatherings
- Life celebrations
- Remembrance days
Families holding a service at Church of Holy Innocents frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether VAT is included
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Any travel or access charges
Hornsey questions
Can you get a hog roast into a London garden in Hornsey?
Frequently, if there is a rear gate, a front garden or a yard we can use. Tell us about steps, gates and parking and we’ll advise.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of Holy Innocents: can you cater?
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.
When do you start roasting?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Can you do something else?
There are chicken, vegetarian and vegan alternatives. Halal is not available.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
How much room do you need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will check it with you before booking.
Do you need anything from the family?
Just the venue, rough numbers and a contact for the day. We’ll handle the rest.
Do you cater in village halls?
At home, a hall, a club or a venue, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook.
About the food
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there is a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so everyone has something hot.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal, especially at a sit-down event.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Crockery choices
- Site access
- Travel to Hornsey
- How long the roast and service take
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What we need to know
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- Where the event is
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- The date and time of the event
- Anything the venue has asked for
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your wake for a quote: use our quote form.
- 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