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Hog Roast for a Wake in Kew, Greater London
Funeral wake catering in Kew: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Wakes at a local club
- Life celebrations
Planning an event in Kew?
Funeral wake catering near Kew
Roast pork with salads, new potatoes and coleslaw makes a proper meal, or rolls keep it simple. There are alternatives for those who don’t eat pork. Whether it’s remembrance days and home wakes, we will put together a menu of salads, halloumi skewers and apple sauce and more.
In Kew, a wake might be at home, a hall or a local pub. We need an outdoor spot to cook. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
- Area
- Kew (W4, TW9, TW8)
- Region
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Planning the wake in Kew
The family can spend time with guests.
Whatever the occasion in Kew, a slow roast goes a long way. We’re frequently asked to cater:
- Church and village hall wakes
- One-year memorials
- Gatherings at the family home
- Family meals after a funeral
Relatives driving in can use the A3000 to reach Kew.
Comparing caterers
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- The space, cover and access they need
- Allergen information for every dish
- How many staff will carve and serve
What we serve, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
How the day works
A typical booking goes like this: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the roast cooks gently through the day, and our chef carves it when you are ready. Most wakes in Kew are held in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, but by late December it’s dark at about 3:55pm.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We pack up quietly.
Before we arrive
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
Ask for a quote
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what affects the price:
- The number of people
- Whether you want china
- Distance from us
- Time on site
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Getting an accurate quote
To check the date and the space, we’ll need:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Your menu choices
- Where the event is
- Your date and serving time
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Rolls and stuffing usually contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
Name a friend or relative as our contact, so the family can focus on guests.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Compared with sandwich platters, a hog roast is a warm meal. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why Kew hosts choose us
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Questions from Kew
Can you cater after a service at St Paul's Church?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Which station is closest to Kew?
Chiswick station, about 0.5 miles south-east of the centre.
Is a week’s notice enough?
Normally. Contact us when the date is set and we’ll tell you quickly.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat is not something we offer.
Where does the hog roast go?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a picture if you’re unsure.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
What comes with the hog roast?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
After a funeral in Kew
Kew is about 2 miles south of Acton, in Greater London. Kew and the surrounding area are covered for wakes. Kew is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 8 miles away.
Local halls and clubs near Kew can host a wake if home is too small. For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Chiswick station, about 0.5 miles south-east.
This part of Greater London takes in W4, TW9 and TW8, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Kew Road, Maze Road and Kent Road, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Being close to the A3000, Kew is simple for us to get to. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Strand-on-the-Green (1 mile north), Grove Park (1 mile east), North Sheen (1 mile south), Gunnersbury (1 mile north) and Turnham Green (1 mile east). We also serve nearby towns such as London (8 miles east), City of Westminster (6 miles east), Marylebone (6 miles north-east), Kensington (3 miles east), St Pancras (7 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (9 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Municipal Borough of Acton (1.6 miles north) and Livat Hammersmith (2.2 miles east). Open spaces near Kew include Kew Gardens Lake and Duke's Hollow.
- Local schools include Kew College Prep (under half a mile south-west) and Chiswick School (0.8 miles east)
- Local pubs include Bull's Head pub (under half a mile north)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Library for Iranian Studies (1.6 miles north)
What the cooking area needs
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- Space away from the building and any trees
- A short route for the equipment
- Space inside for guests
Kew 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.
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away