Greater London · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Little Venice, 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 Venice.
- Celebrations of life
- Church and village hall wakes
- One-year memorials
Book a hog roast in Little Venice
Little Venice: halls, homes and travel
Little Venice is about 1 mile west of City of Westminster, in Greater London. We are happy to travel to Little Venice for wakes. We bring hog roasts to 764 places across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
Relatives driving in can use the A5 and A40 to reach Little Venice. For a service at a church like St Saviour's Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Anywhere in W2, W9 and NW8, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your wake is on Harrow Road, Alfred Road and Newton Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Being close to the A5 and A40, Little Venice is easy for us to reach for your wake. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Westbourne Green (1 mile west), Paddington Green (1 mile east), Paddington (1 mile south-east), Maida Vale (1 mile north-west) and Lisson Grove (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include London (4 miles east), St Pancras (3 miles east), Shoreditch (5 miles east), Walthamstow (8 miles north-east), Hoxton (4 miles east) and Whitechapel (5 miles east).
A little further out are Kensington Arcade (1.5 miles south) and Ladbroke Estate (1.2 miles south-west). Open spaces near Little Venice include Greville Place nature reserve and Campden Hill.
- Nearby schools include Westminster Academy (within half a mile west) and International Community School (0.6 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Bridge House (under half a mile west)
- Other local spots include Royal Society of Medicine Library (1.6 miles east)
Funeral wake catering in Little Venice, slow-roasted on site
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. We serve rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and roast pork in rolls or on plates, and we are regularly asked to cater gatherings at clubs and pubs and remembrance gatherings.
Wakes in Little Venice are frequently at home, a church hall or a pub with a garden. In London, outdoor space for the roaster is the thing to check, which we can help you think through. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish.
- Area
- Little Venice (W2, W9, NW8)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Compared with a venue’s set menu, a hog roast at home or a hall can be simpler and better value. For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why Little Venice hosts choose us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- All the equipment comes with us
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Space, access and the venue
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- A hall or room for eating
As a London location, Little Venice 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 will advise.
What we serve
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
Nearby places to Little Venice
More for events in Little Venice
For event organisers in Little Venice
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Little Venice: your questions answered
We are gathering after a service at St Saviour's Church: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
What’s the nearest station to Little Venice?
Little Venice has its own station: London Paddington station.
What if it rains?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
What do you need from us on the day?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We’ll bring the rest.
Do you bring plates?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
Can you serve on plates?
Plates come as standard, and china is available on request.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
What comes off the roaster
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we will bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, perfect for eating on the move. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
We work out each quote from:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Time on site
- Crockery choices
- Access to the cooking area
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Details that help
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Dietary requirements
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The address or postcode
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
Step by step
Here’s how the day normally runs: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and our chef carves it when you’re ready. In late September, sunset in Little Venice is about 7:05pm; in December, about 3:55pm, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- Contact us when the date is set.
- We confirm the space.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We tidy up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Occasions we serve in Little Venice
We serve calmly and clear away discreetly.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Little Venice, including:
- Remembrance days
- Gatherings at the family home
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Family meals after a funeral
If relatives are coming by rail, London Paddington station serves Little Venice directly.
What to look for in a quote
- How dietary needs are handled
- The full menu and the sides
- What crockery is supplied
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
Looking after everyone
Some guests won’t eat pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
- Ask close family about dietary needs
If the service runs late, we wait; just let us know.
China crockery is available on request.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards