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Funeral Wake Catering for Lisson Grove
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the wake makes the food part of your wake in Lisson Grove.
- Church and village hall wakes
- One-year memorials
- Wakes at home
Planning an event in Lisson Grove?
Funeral wake catering in Lisson Grove, carved to order
Funerals are usually planned within a week or two. Get in touch as soon as the date is set, and we’ll give you a quick answer. Whether it’s life celebrations and family get-togethers after a service, we can cook new potatoes, salads and rotisserie chicken.
In Lisson Grove, a wake might be at home, a hall or a local pub. In London, outdoor space for the roaster is the thing to check, 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.
- Location
- Lisson Grove (NW8, W1H, W2)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What a hog roast costs
The price comes down to:
- How many people are eating
- Site access
- How long the roast and service take
- Menu choices and extras
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Details that help
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- A photo of the cooking area
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The address or postcode
- Your date and serving time
Send us the date, the address or NW8 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
Who books funeral wake catering in Lisson Grove?
It feeds everyone at once, so people can eat and share memories.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Lisson Grove. Typical bookings include:
- Life celebrations
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- One-year memorials
Relatives arriving by train should know that London Marylebone station is in Lisson Grove itself.
Comparing caterers
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- The full menu and the sides
- Staffing on the day
- Whether VAT is included
Planners, venues and businesses
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we’ll tell you what we can send.
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team.
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- A level outdoor area
- Clearance from walls and branches
Lisson Grove 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.
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Lisson Grove
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
One contact for the day helps, so the immediate family is not disturbed.
Add chicken as an alternative.
The process
Rain doesn’t stop the roast, because we cook under cover. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. In winter, it is dark in Lisson Grove by about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- The roast cooks while you are at the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
Getting ready for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
How to get a price
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Wake catering near Lisson Grove
Lisson Grove is about 1 mile north-west of City of Westminster, in Greater London. Lisson Grove is well within our area for wakes and the places nearby. We cover all 764 towns and villages in Greater London.
With the A5 and A40 nearby, it is easy for family travelling by car to reach Lisson Grove. Local halls and clubs near Lisson Grove can host a wake if home is too small.
For wakes in NW8, W1H and W2, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. Your wake could be at a house on Hall Road, Park Road and Lodge Road or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Lisson Grove is on the A5 and A40, which makes the journey straightforward. For wakes just outside Lisson Grove, we cover Paddington Green (1 mile south-west), Paddington (1 mile south), Little Venice (1 mile south-west), Connaught Village (1 mile south) and St John's Wood (1 mile north). We also serve nearby towns such as London (4 miles south-east), Shoreditch (4 miles east), Walthamstow (8 miles north-east), Hoxton (4 miles east), Whitechapel (4 miles east) and Ruislip (11 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Sherlock Holmes Museum (within half a mile east) and Kingly Court (1.6 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include The Long Water and Greville Place nature reserve.
- Schools near Lisson Grove include St John's Wood Art School (under half a mile north-west)
- Pubs nearby include Exeter Arms Public House (less than half a mile south-east)
- Other local spots include RIBA Library (1.1 miles east) and Metropolitan Borough of Hampstead (1.8 miles north)
Questions from Lisson Grove
Could you cook in Regent's Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
What if our house in Lisson Grove has no side access?
Frequently, if there is a rear gate, a front garden or a yard we can use. Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Where does the hog roast go?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a picture if you are unsure.
What comes with the hog roast?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. We will explain the details with your quote.
What about coeliacs?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
A hog roast compared with other options
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea, which is fine with us. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
Take a look at our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
About the food
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, and served hot.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness go with the pork perfectly. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards