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Hog Roast for a Wake in London Docklands, Greater London
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in London Docklands and across Greater London.
- Anniversary memorials
- Wakes at a local club
- Remembrance gatherings
Book a hog roast in London Docklands
Funeral wake catering in London Docklands, carved to order
A wake might be at home, a village or church hall, a club or a pub. Wherever it is, the roaster cooks outdoors under cover, and we serve indoors where the venue allows. We’re frequently asked to cater gatherings at clubs and pubs and church and village hall wakes, with apple sauce, halloumi skewers and salads.
Wakes in London Docklands are frequently at home, a church hall or a pub with a garden. We need an outdoor spot to cook. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- London Docklands (E14, SE16, E22)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Questions from London Docklands
Can you cater after a service at St Peter's Church?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is usually elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
What if our house in London Docklands has no side access?
It depends on access: a rear gate or yard typically works. Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Do you need anything from the family?
Very little: an outdoor cooking spot and someone to meet us.
How long does the roast need?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
What space does the roaster need?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a picture if you’re unsure.
What if the service runs late?
That is fine: a cooked roast can be held for a while.
Is there a non-pork option?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
DIY machine hire is available. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Nearby places to London Docklands
Also in London Docklands
London Docklands: halls, homes and travel
London Docklands is about 2 miles north-west of Greenwich, in Greater London. We bring a hog roast for the wake to wakes anywhere in London Docklands, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. London Docklands is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Canary Wharf station serves London Docklands directly. A club or hall near London Docklands gives space for everyone and outdoor room for the roaster.
Wherever your wake is in E14, SE16 and E22, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your wake could be at a house on Castor Lane, Cassilis Road and Dockyard Lane or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. London Docklands sits on or near the A1206 and A1261, which makes travel to your wake easy. If your venue is just outside London Docklands, we also cover Canary Wharf (1 mile west), Poplar (1 mile north), Heron Quays (1 mile south-west), Coldharbour (1 mile east) and Blackwall (1 mile east). Further out, we also cater in London (3 miles west), City of Westminster (6 miles west), Marylebone (6 miles west), Kensington (8 miles west), St Pancras (5 miles west) and Shoreditch (3 miles north-west).
A little further out are Greenwich Castle (2 miles south) and The Pumphouse Educational Museum (0.9 miles west). Green spaces nearby include St. James's Park Lake and Lavender Pond.
- Schools near London Docklands include Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School (within half a mile north) and Canary Wharf College 3 (0.7 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Ledger Building pub (less than half a mile north-west)
- Local facilities include Holy Trinity (1.9 miles north-west)
How the day works
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can get on with your wake. Wakes in London Docklands are generally in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, but by late December it’s dark at about 3:55pm.
- Contact us when the date is set.
- We confirm the space.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- We serve quietly.
- We leave the venue tidy.
How to prepare
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Some families mix a hog roast with cakes brought by friends, which is fine with us. The main driver is numbers: the price per head usually falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why book our hog roast in London Docklands
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Timed around your day
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
Read our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
What the cooking area needs
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- A hall or room for eating
- A contact for the day who is not immediate family
- A short route for the equipment
As a London location, London Docklands is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and access takes planning: tell us about side or rear access, steps and parking for our vehicle.
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in London Docklands
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
Planning the wake in London Docklands
It’s simple, warm, familiar food, just right after a funeral.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near London Docklands, including:
- Family meals after a funeral
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Memorial events
- One-year memorials
With the A1206 and A1261 nearby, it’s easy for family travelling by car to reach London Docklands.
Before you book anyone
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Who carves and who serves
- The space, cover and access they need
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed goes into rolls or onto plates alongside the pork.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
There’s no fixed price list, because every wake is different. What matters most:
- Access to the cooking area
- How many people are eating
- How long the roast and service take
- Whether you want china
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Any venue rules
- Your menu choices
- Dietary requirements
- 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. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Ask close family about dietary needs
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Let us know if there’s something the person especially liked.
For event organisers in London Docklands
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards