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Funeral Wake Catering for Loxford
Funeral wake catering in Loxford: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
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A hog roast near Loxford
How our funeral wake catering works in Loxford
Funerals are normally planned within a week or two. Contact us as soon as you have a date, and we’ll tell you right away whether we can help. We serve apple sauce, roast pork in rolls or on plates and new potatoes, and we are frequently booked for memorial events and wakes in village halls.
Wakes in Loxford are often 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: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Loxford (IG1, IG11, IG3)
- Region
- Greater London
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
The process
Rain doesn’t stop the roast, because we cook under cover. It is worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. For a summer wake in Loxford, there is light until about 9:20pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- We set up and roast while you’re at the service.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Ask for a quote
Every wake is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your wake for a quote: use our quote form.
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Who books funeral wake catering in Loxford?
We serve calmly and clear away discreetly.
However big or small the event in Loxford, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings often include:
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Remembrance days
- Wakes in village halls
- Gatherings after a cremation
If there isn’t room at home, a hall or club near Loxford may suit.
What your quote should include
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Whether plates or china are included
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- A clear list of what’s included
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- One contact on the day
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- Approval from the landlord or committee
Loxford 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 in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
Planning for dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
Food is served as everyone gathers, quietly and respectfully.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who do not eat pork.
What affects the price in Loxford
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Distance from us
- Whether you want china
- Time on site
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
The main driver is numbers: the price per head generally falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
Details that help
These are the details we need:
- Any venue rules
- An estimate of numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Which meats and sides you’d like
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
Nearby places to Loxford
More for events in Loxford
Wakes in Loxford: venues and practical details
Loxford is about 3 miles north-east of Plaistow, in Greater London. We cater wakes across Loxford and nearby, from gardens to fields. Loxford is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we cater. Our nearest city page is London, about 8 miles away.
Families holding a service at St Luke's Church frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready. If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Barking station, roughly 0.6 miles south of the centre.
Wakes anywhere in IG1, IG11 and IG3 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. We can cater a wake on streets such as Dane Road, Eton Road and Natal Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. If your venue is just outside Loxford, we also cover Ilford (1 mile north), Manor Park (1 mile west), Barking (1 mile south-east), Little Ilford (1 mile west) and Wallend (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include London (8 miles south-west), City of Westminster (10 miles west), Marylebone (10 miles west), Kensington (13 miles west), St Pancras (9 miles west) and Shoreditch (7 miles west).
Nearby you will also find East Ham (1.6 miles south-west) and Redbridge Museum (0.8 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Hollow Pond and Ripple Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Loxford School (less than half a mile north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Barking Dog pub (0.6 miles south)
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we will confirm what we can provide.
A closer look at the menu
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Loxford
Could you cook in Loxford Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Ask them first.
We’re gathering after a service at St Luke's Church: can you cater?
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 typically elsewhere. Send us the address.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you are not left with the mess.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
What should we provide?
Only the place, numbers and a contact. We will handle the rest.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat is not something we offer.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
What if the service runs late?
Give us a contact for the day and we’ll serve when everyone is there.
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to booking a function room menu, a hog roast at a hall is frequently simpler. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What you get with us
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Planned to your running order
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
Read our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away