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Funeral Wake Catering in Kensington
Funeral wake catering in Kensington: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Memorial events
- Wakes at home
- Remembrance days
A hog roast near Kensington
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so nobody misses out.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Funeral wake catering in Kensington, carved to order
We cater wakes in Kensington and the surrounding area, wherever the family gathers, with the roast cooked on site. Whether it is home wakes and pub and club wakes, we can cook apple sauce, rotisserie chicken and roast pork in rolls or on plates for your guests.
Wakes in Kensington are frequently at home, a church hall or a pub with a garden. We need an outdoor spot to cook, which we can help you think through. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- Area
- Kensington (W11, W8, W14, SW7)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Wakes in Kensington: venues and practical details
Kensington is about 5 miles west of London, in Greater London. Thinking about a hog roast for the wake in Kensington? We cover the whole area. We cover 764 places across Greater London.
If there is not room at home, a hall or club near Kensington may suit. With the A402 and B316 nearby, it’s easy for family travelling by car to reach Kensington.
Anywhere in W11, W8, W14 and SW7, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your wake could be at a house on Kensington High Street, Edwardes Square and Somerset Square or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Kensington is on the A402 and B316, so it’s easy for us to reach with the equipment. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Holland Park (1 mile north), 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 north-east), St Pancras (4 miles north-east), Shoreditch (6 miles east), Walthamstow (10 miles north-east) and Hoxton (6 miles north-east). Being one of Greater London’s larger places, Kensington has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces.
A little further out are Ladbroke Estate (0.9 miles north) and St Mary Abbot's Hospital (0.5 miles east). Open spaces near Kensington include WWT London Wetland Centre and The Long Water.
- Nearby schools include Holland Park School (less than half a mile north) and Kensington School (0.5 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Scarsdale Tavern (less than half a mile south-east)
- Other local spots include Abdus Salam Library (1 mile east)
Working with your venue
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Kensington?
We serve calmly and clear away discreetly.
Whatever the occasion in Kensington, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings frequently include:
- Remembrance days
- Church and village hall wakes
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Life celebrations
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Kensington Olympia station is in Kensington itself.
What to look for in a quote
- How dietary needs are handled
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Travel and any London charges
- The full menu and the sides
FAQs for Kensington
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Barnabas: 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 typically elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Which station is closest to Kensington?
Kensington has its own station: Kensington Olympia station.
Can you cater at home?
Most places, if the roaster can cook outside.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Often, yes. Get in touch when the date is set and we will answer straight away.
Can we just hire the roaster?
DIY machine hire is available. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Do you need power or water?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
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 will check it with you before booking.
Do you bring plates?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Planning the cooking spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- One contact on the day
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- A level outdoor area
Kensington 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 in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we serve
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to booking a function room menu, a hog roast at a hall is often simpler. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book our hog roast in Kensington
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
How we price a hog roast for the wake
The biggest factors are:
- Site access
- How long the roast and service take
- Crockery choices
- Which meats and sides you choose
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Details that help
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- The date and time of the event
- Roughly how many people
- A picture of the cooking area
- Anything the venue has asked for
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
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How the day works
The secret is time: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin crisps into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. Most wakes in Kensington are held in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, but by late December it is dark at about 3:55pm.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We pack up quietly.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Name a contact for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Ask for a quote
When you’re weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and alternatives
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
One contact for the day helps, so the family can focus on guests.
Ask about china.
- 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
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards