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Hog Roast for a Wake in Lower Clapton, Greater London
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the wake turns the food into a centrepiece of your wake in Lower Clapton.
- Memorial gatherings
- Home wakes
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
Funeral wake catering for Lower Clapton
Funeral wake catering in Lower Clapton, carved to order
Some families choose a hog roast because it was a favourite. Let us know if there is anything special and we’ll try to help. For memorial gatherings and celebrations of life, we will put together a menu of salads, halloumi skewers and new potatoes.
In Lower Clapton, a hall with outdoor space is often the easiest option. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Location
- Lower Clapton (E5, E9, E8)
- Region
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- Space away from the building and any trees
- One contact on the day
Lower Clapton 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.
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
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Looking after everyone
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
Lower Clapton: halls, homes and travel
Lower Clapton is about 2 miles north-east of Hoxton, in Greater London. We cover wakes in Lower Clapton, as well as the surrounding area. Lower Clapton is one of 764 places in Greater London where we cater.
If the funeral is at a church such as United Reformed Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. If there isn’t room at home, a hall or club near Lower Clapton may suit.
Wakes anywhere in E5, E9 and E8 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. Whether your wake is on Glyn Road, Rowe Lane and Ward Lane or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Homerton (1 mile north), Hackney (1 mile south), Clapton (1 mile north-west), Lea Bridge (1 mile north) and Hackney Marshes (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cater in London (4 miles south-west), City of Westminster (5 miles south-west), Marylebone (5 miles south-west), Kensington (8 miles south-west), St Pancras (4 miles south-west) and Walthamstow (3 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Homerton University Hospital (under half a mile south) and Tower of London (3.3 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Tower Hill and Hollow Pond.
- Local schools include Newcome's School (less than half a mile north-west) and The City Academy (less than half a mile south-west)
- Local pubs include The Plough Inn (under half a mile south)
- Other local spots include Hackney (under half a mile south-west)
Events we cater in Lower Clapton
We serve calmly and clear away discreetly.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Typical bookings include:
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Memorial events
- Wakes at a local club
- One-year memorials
For family travelling by train, Homerton station serves Lower Clapton directly.
Comparing caterers
- VAT, if it applies
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
Prices and what affects them
There’s no fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- Plates or china
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Numbers
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
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Your date and serving time
- Dietary requirements
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- An estimate of numbers
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
If the venue has its own caterer, check whether we can cater there. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
What you get with us
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
See our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Common questions in Lower Clapton
Which station is closest to Lower Clapton?
Homerton station, in Lower Clapton itself.
Can you cater after a service at United Reformed Church?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Where can you serve a wake?
Most places, if the roaster can cook outside.
What happens in bad weather?
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.
What if things run late?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll fit around changes.
What do we need to organise?
Very little: an outdoor cooking spot and someone to meet us.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
Step by step
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so tell us as soon as plans change. For a summer wake in Lower Clapton, there’s light until about 9:20pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- Contact us when the date is set.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We cook on site.
- We serve quietly.
- We leave the venue tidy.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: 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. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Organising for someone else?
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
The menu, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed can be served in a roll or on a plate alongside the pork.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg, in a roll or on a plate.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away