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Hog Roast for a Wake in Kenton, Greater London
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the wake turns the food into a centrepiece of your wake in Kenton.
- Family meals after a funeral
- Wakes in village halls
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
Book a hog roast in Kenton
Wake catering near Kenton
Kenton is about 2 miles south of Stanmore, in Greater London. Planning a hog roast for the wake in Kenton? We cover the whole area. We cover all 764 towns and villages in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Kenton to London (about 11 miles away).
Relatives arriving by train should know that Kenton station, about 0.5 miles south-west, is the nearest station. After a service at Church of St Mary, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Here we cover the HA3, HA7 and HA1 postcode area, so your wake can be anywhere in it. That could mean a wake in a garden on Retreat Close, Kenton Road and Woodgrange Avenue, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. You’ll find Kenton on the A4006, so it’s easy for us to reach with the equipment. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include South Kenton (1 mile south), Northwick Park (1 mile south-west), Greenhill (1 mile west), Wealdstone (1 mile north-west) and Harrow on the Hill (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as London (11 miles south-east), City of Westminster (8 miles south-east), Marylebone (8 miles south-east), Kensington (7 miles south-east), St Pancras (9 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (11 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find St. Anns (1.3 miles west) and Hilfield Castle (4.9 miles north). Open spaces near Kenton include Masons Field and Northala Fields.
- Nearby schools include Uxendon Manor Primary School (under half a mile east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The New Moon pub (within half a mile north-east)
Funeral wake catering near Kenton
Wakes are often arranged at short notice. Contact us as soon as you have a date, and we’ll give you a quick answer. Whether it’s home wakes and one-year memorials, we will put together a menu of salads, apple sauce and new potatoes.
In Kenton, a wake might be at home, a hall or a local pub. We need an outdoor spot to cook. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
- Where
- Kenton (HA3, HA7, HA1)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Kenton questions
Can you get a hog roast into a London garden in Kenton?
It depends on access: a rear gate or yard normally works. Tell us about steps, gates and parking and we’ll advise.
What’s the nearest station to Kenton?
The closest is Kenton station, roughly 0.5 miles away.
Who serves?
You don’t need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Where does the hog roast go?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a photo if you are unsure.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
Do you bring plates?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
What’s included?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Can you wait?
Name someone we can call and we’ll serve when everyone is there.
For event organisers in Kenton
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Planning the wake in Kenton
Hearty food that most people like, which is what people want after a service.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Kenton:
- Pub and club wakes
- Family meals after a funeral
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Anniversary memorials
Relatives driving in can use the A4006 to reach Kenton.
Before booking anyone
- A clear list of what’s included
- Any travel or access charges
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
Space, access and the venue
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- A friend or relative we can call
- Space inside for guests
- A level outdoor area
As a London location, Kenton is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and access takes planning: let us know how we reach the cooking spot and where we can park.
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
What comes off the roaster
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
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Site access
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How many people are eating
- Whether you want china
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
What we need to know
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Rough numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- What the outdoor space is like
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
A hog roast or other catering?
Some families mix a hog roast with cakes brought by friends, which is fine with us. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What you get with us
- Carved to order by a chef
- Our staff serve and clear
- Sides to make it a full meal
- An itemised quote
Take a look at our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
What happens on the day
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so we don’t need mains power to cook. Most wakes in Kenton are held in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, but by late December it’s dark at about 3:55pm.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We confirm the space.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We tidy up and go.
How to prepare
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Let us know about tight access
Getting a price
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or HA3 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Stuffing usually contains gluten
Our staff are discreet and respectful.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Towns and villages near Kenton
Also in Kenton
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away