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Funeral Wake Catering for Maida Vale
We bring a hog roast for the wake to Maida Vale and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Home wakes
- Family meals after a funeral
- Remembrance days
Slow-roasted pork in Maida Vale
How our funeral wake catering works in Maida Vale
A wake in Maida Vale is a chance to gather, talk and share a warm meal. A hog roast is simple, hearty food that most people enjoy, and it takes the cooking off the family. We are frequently asked to cater ashes ceremonies and gatherings after a cremation, serving rotisserie chicken, apple sauce and roast pork in rolls or on plates.
In Maida Vale, a hall with outdoor space is frequently the easiest option. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
- Location
- Maida Vale (W9, NW8, NW6)
- County
- Greater London
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to sandwiches, a hog roast is a warm meal, especially in colder months. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Why book with us
- No surprises: everything in writing
- All the equipment comes with us
- Our staff serve and clear
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Take a look at our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
Planning the wake in Maida Vale
We serve calmly and clear away discreetly.
We are regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Maida Vale, such as:
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Life celebrations
- One-year memorials
- Memorial gatherings
If the funeral is at a church such as St Peter Elgin Avenue, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Comparing caterers
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- How many staff will carve and serve
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- VAT, if it applies
Also near Maida Vale
Other occasions in Maida Vale
Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Allergies and dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
Food is served as everyone gathers, quietly and respectfully.
China crockery is available on request.
Step by step
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so we do not need mains power to cook; a nearby socket helps with lights if service runs into the evening. For a summer wake in Maida Vale, there is light until about 9:20pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- Get in touch 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.
Preparing for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
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. Use our quote form.
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About the food
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and it’s carved fresh as people come up.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
What affects the price in Maida Vale
We work out each quote from:
- Site access
- Whether you want china
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Numbers
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- The address or postcode
- Your menu choices
- A picture of the cooking area
- Rules from the venue or landowner
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Maida Vale questions
Can you get a hog roast into a London garden in Maida Vale?
It depends on access: a rear gate or yard usually works. Tell us about steps, gates and parking and we will advise.
We’re gathering after a service at St Peter Elgin Avenue: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Can you do something else?
We can add alternatives for those who need them.
What do you need from us on the day?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
How long does the roast need?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, for confident cooks. We will explain the details with your quote.
Do you cater in village halls?
Homes, halls, clubs and venues, given an outdoor cooking area.
What’s included?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
After a funeral in Maida Vale
Maida Vale is about 2 miles south of Hampstead, in Greater London. Wherever your wake is in Maida Vale, we can bring the roaster, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. Maida Vale is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we cater.
Relatives arriving by train should know that Kilburn High Road station is about 0.7 miles away. Local halls and clubs near Maida Vale can host a wake if home is too small.
Here we cover the W9, NW8 and NW6 postcode area, so your wake can be anywhere in it. We can cater a wake on streets such as The Lane, Hall Road and Hill Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. You will find Maida Vale on the A404, which makes the journey straightforward. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Westbourne Green (1 mile south), Little Venice (1 mile south-east), Paddington Green (1 mile south-east), Westbourne (1 mile south) and St John's Wood (1 mile north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as London (5 miles south-east), St Pancras (3 miles east), Shoreditch (5 miles east), Walthamstow (8 miles north-east), Hoxton (5 miles east) and Whitechapel (5 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Greek Orthodox Cathedral Treasury Museum (1 mile south) and Montfichet's Tower (3.9 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Greville Place nature reserve and The Long Water.
- Nearby schools include Paddington Academy (less than half a mile south-west) and Maida Vale School (under half a mile west)
- Local pubs include The Warrington pub (within half a mile east)
- Local facilities include Ladbroke Estate (1.2 miles south-west) and Cecil Sharp House (1.9 miles north-east)
What the cooking area needs
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- Clearance from walls and branches
Maida Vale 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.
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
From the roaster
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards