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Hog Roast for a Wake in Ilford, Greater London
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Ilford and the surrounding area.
- Wakes in village halls
- Pub and club wakes
- Family meals after a funeral
Funeral wake catering in Ilford
Funeral wake catering in Ilford, carved to order
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. We serve salads, roast pork in rolls or on plates and apple sauce, and we’re regularly asked to cater gatherings at clubs and pubs and wakes at home.
In Ilford, a hall with outdoor space is often the easiest option. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
- Location
- Ilford (IG1, IG3, IG2, E12)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Ilford: your questions answered
What if our house in Ilford has no side access?
It depends on access: a rear gate or yard generally works. Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What’s the nearest station to Ilford?
Ilford station, in Ilford itself.
Where does the hog roast go?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will confirm the space with your quote.
What should we sort out beforehand?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We’ll bring the rest.
Do you serve the food?
You don’t need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Can you do something else?
Yes, add chicken or a vegetarian option for those who need them.
Is a week’s notice enough?
We will always try. Send the date and venue and we will reply promptly.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
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Events we cater in Ilford
One roast feeds everyone together, so people can eat and share memories.
However big or small the event in Ilford, a slow roast goes a long way. We are often asked to cater:
- Memorial gatherings
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Home wakes
- Wakes in village halls
After a service at St Alban's Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What your quote should include
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Staffing on the day
How it works
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so tell us as soon as plans change. In late September, sunset in Ilford is about 7:05pm; in December, about 3:50pm, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- Share the date, place and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about tight access
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
How to get a price
Every wake is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your wake: use our quote form.
Planning help
Space, access and the venue
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- A level outdoor area
- Space away from the building and any trees
- Approval from the landlord or committee
As a London location, Ilford 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 in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Let us know if there is something the person especially liked.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Next to sandwiches, hot food feels more caring. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Why book our hog roast in Ilford
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- An itemised quote
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
Read how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
We don’t use a fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- Time on site
- How many people are eating
- The journey to the venue
- Access to the cooking area
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to include:
- The date and time of the event
- Your menu choices
- What the outdoor space is like
- Any venue rules
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.
Wakes in Ilford: venues and practical details
Ilford is about 4 miles east of Leyton, in Greater London. Our roaster is a regular sight at wakes around Ilford. Ilford is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Ilford to London (about 8 miles away).
Local halls and clubs near Ilford can host a wake if home is too small. Relatives driving in can use the A118 to reach Ilford.
Wakes anywhere in IG1, IG3, IG2 and E12 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. We can cater a wake on streets such as Station Road, Axon Place and Hainault Street or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Main roads around Ilford include the A118, which makes travel to your wake easy. For wakes just outside Ilford, we cover Cranbrook (1 mile north-west), Loxford (1 mile south), Seven Kings (1 mile north-east), Manor Park (1 mile south-west) and Little Ilford (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include London (8 miles south-west), City of Westminster (10 miles west), Marylebone (10 miles west), Kensington (13 miles west), St Pancras (9 miles west) and Shoreditch (7 miles west).
Nearby you will also find East Ham (2.1 miles south-west) and Barking Community Hospital (1.8 miles south-east). The countryside around Ilford includes Hollow Pond and Ripple Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include The Ursuline Academy Ilford (under half a mile north-west)
- Local pubs include Great Spoon of Ilford pub (less than half a mile west)
For planners, venues and organisers
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team.
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
What we serve, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there is a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so nobody misses out.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards