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Hog Roast for a Wake in Little Ilford, Greater London
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Funeral wake catering in Little Ilford.
- Anniversary memorials
- Memorial gatherings
- Church and village hall wakes
Funeral wake catering in Little Ilford
A closer look at the menu
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, with gluten-free rolls on request.
How our funeral wake catering works in Little Ilford
We keep things simple for families: one call, one quote and quiet, reliable service. We serve rotisserie chicken, roast pork in rolls or on plates and halloumi skewers, and we’re frequently booked for gatherings after a cremation and gatherings at the family home.
For a wake in Little Ilford, a hall or club with a yard or garden is often simplest. The hog is roasted on site at your wake, low and slow, for hours, and carved only when you are ready to eat.
- Where
- Little Ilford (E12, IG1, E7)
- Region
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Rolls and stuffing normally contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
We hold the food if people are delayed.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
FAQs for Little Ilford
Which station is closest to Little Ilford?
Little Ilford has its own station: Manor Park station.
Can you do a hog roast in Loxford Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Where can you serve a wake?
Homes, halls, clubs and venues, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
DIY machine hire is available. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
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.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
Do you need power or water?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Can you serve on plates?
Either: rolls for a simple meal, plates with salads and potatoes for a fuller one.
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Little Ilford: halls, homes and travel
Little Ilford is about 2 miles north-west of Barking, in Greater London. We bring a hog roast for the wake to wakes anywhere in Little Ilford, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. We bring hog roasts to all 764 towns and villages across Greater London. Our nearest city page is London, about 7 miles away.
If the funeral is at a church such as St Michael's Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. If there is not room at home, a hall or club near Little Ilford may suit.
We cater wakes across the E12, IG1 and E7 postcode area. Streets in the area include Essex Road, Durham Road and Albany Road, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Other places close to Little Ilford we cover include Manor Park (1 mile south-east), Plashet (1 mile south-west), Cranbrook (1 mile north), Ilford (1 mile north-east) and Loxford (1 mile east). We also serve nearby towns such as London (7 miles south-west), City of Westminster (9 miles west), Marylebone (9 miles west), Kensington (12 miles west), St Pancras (8 miles west) and Shoreditch (6 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Barking Community Hospital (2.1 miles south-east) and Redbridge Museum (1 mile north-east). Green spaces nearby include Ripple Nature Reserve and Hollow Pond.
- Local schools include Little Ilford School (within half a mile south-east) and Tyndale Academy (0.9 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Earl of Essex pub (within half a mile west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include East Ham (1.3 miles south)
What happens on the day
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so cooking does not depend on mains power, though a socket nearby is handy for lighting. Summer evenings in Little Ilford stay light until about 9:20pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- Contact us when the date is set.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- We serve quietly.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
How to get a price
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your wake for a quote: fill in our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what affects the price:
- Site access
- The journey to the venue
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The number of people
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Details that help
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Where the event is
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Rough numbers
Send us the date, the address or E12 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- Space inside for guests
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- Clearance from walls and branches
As a London location, Little Ilford 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 in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a venue’s set menu, a hog roast at a hall is often simpler. For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why us?
- Planned to your running order
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
Planning the wake in Little Ilford
If the service runs late, the food waits.
Whatever the occasion in Little Ilford, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings frequently include:
- Memorial events
- Home wakes
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Life celebrations
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Manor Park station serves Little Ilford directly.
Comparing caterers
- VAT, if it applies
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Who carves and who serves
- The full menu and the sides
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards